To give informations about imaging devices and immobilisation devices used for radiotherapy
Course Content
This course contains; Importance of imaging in radiotherapy,Preparation before imaging in radiotherapy; whats immobilisation? Why is immobilisation done?,Overview of immobilisation devices,Important parameters during immobilisation,Working principle of conventional simulators,Working principle of BT simülatör,Application differences between conventional and BT simulators,Using contrast in BT simülatör and its importance,4D scan in BT simülatör and its importance,BT simulation and immobilisation devices used for brain, head and neck irradiations,BT simulation and immobilisation devices used for thorax irradiations,BT simulation and immobilisation devices used for abdomen region irradiations,BT simulation and immobilisation devices used for pelvis region irradiations,BT simulation and immobilisation devices used for specific treatment.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Learns about imaging devices and immobilisation devices used for radiotherapy
10, 16, 9
A
1.1. Knows about imaging devices
10, 9
A
1.2. Knows about immobilisation devices
10, 12, 16, 9
A
2. Discuss difference between conventional and BT simulators
10, 16, 9
A
2.1. Knows about conventional simülatör
10, 16, 9
A
2.2. Knows about BT simülatör
10, 16, 9
A
3. Observes simulation methods and immobilisation devices used for different anatomic region irradiations.
10, 16, 9
A
3.1. Implements BT simulation and immobilisation devices for Brain , head and neck irradiation.
16, 9
A
3.2. Implements BT simulation and immobilisation devices for thorax irradiation.
6, 9
A
3.3. Implements BT simulation and immobilisation devices for abdomen head and neck irradiation
16, 9
A
3.4. Implements BT simulation and immobilisation devices for spesific treatment.
Introduction to Radiological Physics and Radiation Dosimetry,The Physics of Radiation Therapy 4 Faiz M. Khan
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
The student acquires theoretical and practical knowledge related to radiotherapy field at a basic level.
X
2
The student owns information about moral discipline and ethical rules related to radiotherapy field.
X
3
Using basic theoretical and practical knowledge about the field of radiotherapy, the student performs mechanical controls of devices and equipment used in radiotherapy, and takes part in the immobilization and treatment processes of patients who will receive radiotherapy.
X
4
The student manages a duty independently by using the knowledge about his field at a basic level.
X
5
The student evaluates the knowledge about his field at a basic level with a critical approach, he designates his learning needs and directs his learning.
X
6
Communicates professionally with patients and their relatives, taking into account their cultural sensitivities.
7
Acts in accordance with and participates in quality assurance processes in the radiotherapy department.
8
The student has sufficient consciousness about individual and public health, environmental protection and work safety issues.
X
9
The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities.
10
Conducts the preparation process for a radiotherapy application.
11
Performs patient preparation and patient information stages.
12
Conducts imaging applications for a radiotherapy application.
13
Performs radiotherapy applications with different devices.
14
Performs radiotherapy with different treatment techniques.
15
Performs radiosurgery applications.
16
Works in brachytherapy applications.
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
40
Rate of Final Exam to Success
60
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
14
6
84
Guided Problem Solving
14
1
14
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
14
3
42
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
14
2
28
Midterm Exam
1
40
40
General Exam
1
80
80
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
288
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(288/30)
10
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
SIMULATION in RADIOTHERAPY
RAD2113774
Fall Semester
2+4
4
10
Course Program
Çarşamba 13:30-14:15
Çarşamba 14:30-15:15
Perşembe 07:00-07:45
Perşembe 08:00-08:45
Perşembe 09:00-09:45
Perşembe 10:00-10:45
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Assist.Prof. Mustafa ÇAĞLAR
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assist.Prof. Mustafa ÇAĞLAR
Assistant(s)
Aim
To give informations about imaging devices and immobilisation devices used for radiotherapy
Course Content
This course contains; Importance of imaging in radiotherapy,Preparation before imaging in radiotherapy; whats immobilisation? Why is immobilisation done?,Overview of immobilisation devices,Important parameters during immobilisation,Working principle of conventional simulators,Working principle of BT simülatör,Application differences between conventional and BT simulators,Using contrast in BT simülatör and its importance,4D scan in BT simülatör and its importance,BT simulation and immobilisation devices used for brain, head and neck irradiations,BT simulation and immobilisation devices used for thorax irradiations,BT simulation and immobilisation devices used for abdomen region irradiations,BT simulation and immobilisation devices used for pelvis region irradiations,BT simulation and immobilisation devices used for specific treatment.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Learns about imaging devices and immobilisation devices used for radiotherapy
10, 16, 9
A
1.1. Knows about imaging devices
10, 9
A
1.2. Knows about immobilisation devices
10, 12, 16, 9
A
2. Discuss difference between conventional and BT simulators
10, 16, 9
A
2.1. Knows about conventional simülatör
10, 16, 9
A
2.2. Knows about BT simülatör
10, 16, 9
A
3. Observes simulation methods and immobilisation devices used for different anatomic region irradiations.
10, 16, 9
A
3.1. Implements BT simulation and immobilisation devices for Brain , head and neck irradiation.
16, 9
A
3.2. Implements BT simulation and immobilisation devices for thorax irradiation.
6, 9
A
3.3. Implements BT simulation and immobilisation devices for abdomen head and neck irradiation
16, 9
A
3.4. Implements BT simulation and immobilisation devices for spesific treatment.
Introduction to Radiological Physics and Radiation Dosimetry,The Physics of Radiation Therapy 4 Faiz M. Khan
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
The student acquires theoretical and practical knowledge related to radiotherapy field at a basic level.
X
2
The student owns information about moral discipline and ethical rules related to radiotherapy field.
X
3
Using basic theoretical and practical knowledge about the field of radiotherapy, the student performs mechanical controls of devices and equipment used in radiotherapy, and takes part in the immobilization and treatment processes of patients who will receive radiotherapy.
X
4
The student manages a duty independently by using the knowledge about his field at a basic level.
X
5
The student evaluates the knowledge about his field at a basic level with a critical approach, he designates his learning needs and directs his learning.
X
6
Communicates professionally with patients and their relatives, taking into account their cultural sensitivities.
7
Acts in accordance with and participates in quality assurance processes in the radiotherapy department.
8
The student has sufficient consciousness about individual and public health, environmental protection and work safety issues.
X
9
The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities.
10
Conducts the preparation process for a radiotherapy application.
11
Performs patient preparation and patient information stages.
12
Conducts imaging applications for a radiotherapy application.
13
Performs radiotherapy applications with different devices.
14
Performs radiotherapy with different treatment techniques.
