To provide knowledge about the technical characteristics, operating principles, and clinical use of imaging and treatment devices used in radiotherapy, and to enhance students’ awareness of contemporary and emerging radiotherapy technologies.
Course Content
This course contains; Overview of radiotherapy devices and technological evolution,Simulation systems and patient preparation technologies,Technical specifications of CT systems and their use in radiotherapy,MRI systems and their integration into radiotherapy,Functional and molecular imaging systems (PET/CT, PET/MR),Linear accelerator systems: basic structure and physical principles (I),Linear accelerator systems: modern treatment techniques (II),Adaptive radiotherapy and advanced LINAC platforms (III),Adaptive Brachytherapy systems and clinical applicationsand advanced LINAC platforms (III),Stereotactic radiosurgery systems (intracranial applications),Robotic radiosurgery and stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT),MR-LINAC systems and MR-guided adaptive radiotherapy,Special radiotherapy platforms (Tomotherapy, ring-gantry systems),Emerging radiotherapy technologies.
Course Learning Outcomes
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Identifies emerging and next-generation technologies in radiotherapy.
10, 16, 37, 9
A, G
Explains the basic principles of proton and heavy ion therapy.
10, 16, 37, 9
A, G
Evaluates the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in radiotherapy devices and clinical workflows.
10, 16, 37, 9
A, G
Discusses the potential impact of future radiotherapy technologies on clinical practice, patient safety, and quality assurance.
10, 16, 37, 9
A, G
Conceptually compares current radiotherapy technologies with emerging systems.
Overview of radiotherapy devices and technological evolution
presentations
2
Simulation systems and patient preparation technologies
presentations
3
Technical specifications of CT systems and their use in radiotherapy
presentations
4
MRI systems and their integration into radiotherapy
presentations
5
Functional and molecular imaging systems (PET/CT, PET/MR)
presentations
6
Linear accelerator systems: basic structure and physical principles (I)
presentations
7
Linear accelerator systems: modern treatment techniques (II)
presentations
8
Adaptive radiotherapy and advanced LINAC platforms (III)
presentations
9
Adaptive Brachytherapy systems and clinical applicationsand advanced LINAC platforms (III)
presentations
10
Stereotactic radiosurgery systems (intracranial applications)
presentations
11
Robotic radiosurgery and stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT)
presentations
12
MR-LINAC systems and MR-guided adaptive radiotherapy
presentations
13
Special radiotherapy platforms (Tomotherapy, ring-gantry systems)
presentations
14
Emerging radiotherapy technologies
presentations
Resources
Bilge Becerir, H., Alkaya, F. (Eds.). Radiotherapy Physics, Turkish Medical Physics Association
Khan FM, Gibbons JP. The Physics of Radiation Therapy
Podgorsak EB. Radiation Oncology Physics: A Handbook for Teachers and Students
Lecture notes
Recent review articles and guidelines (AAPM, ESTRO, IAEA)
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.
X
7
Acts in accordance with and participates in quality assurance processes in the radiotherapy department.
X
8
The student has sufficient consciousness about individual and public health, environmental protection and work safety issues.
9
The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities.
X
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
2
28
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
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
30
30
General Exam
1
60
60
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
188
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(188/30)
6
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
RADIOTHERAPY DEVICES
RAD1242230
Spring Semester
2+0
2
6
Course Program
Pazartesi 13:30-14:15
Pazartesi 14:30-15:15
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Assist.Prof. Mehmet Sıddık CEBE
Name of Lecturer(s)
Lect. İLKAY KARA
Assistant(s)
Aim
To provide knowledge about the technical characteristics, operating principles, and clinical use of imaging and treatment devices used in radiotherapy, and to enhance students’ awareness of contemporary and emerging radiotherapy technologies.
Course Content
This course contains; Overview of radiotherapy devices and technological evolution,Simulation systems and patient preparation technologies,Technical specifications of CT systems and their use in radiotherapy,MRI systems and their integration into radiotherapy,Functional and molecular imaging systems (PET/CT, PET/MR),Linear accelerator systems: basic structure and physical principles (I),Linear accelerator systems: modern treatment techniques (II),Adaptive radiotherapy and advanced LINAC platforms (III),Adaptive Brachytherapy systems and clinical applicationsand advanced LINAC platforms (III),Stereotactic radiosurgery systems (intracranial applications),Robotic radiosurgery and stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT),MR-LINAC systems and MR-guided adaptive radiotherapy,Special radiotherapy platforms (Tomotherapy, ring-gantry systems),Emerging radiotherapy technologies.
Course Learning Outcomes
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Identifies emerging and next-generation technologies in radiotherapy.
10, 16, 37, 9
A, G
Explains the basic principles of proton and heavy ion therapy.
10, 16, 37, 9
A, G
Evaluates the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in radiotherapy devices and clinical workflows.
10, 16, 37, 9
A, G
Discusses the potential impact of future radiotherapy technologies on clinical practice, patient safety, and quality assurance.
10, 16, 37, 9
A, G
Conceptually compares current radiotherapy technologies with emerging systems.
Overview of radiotherapy devices and technological evolution
presentations
2
Simulation systems and patient preparation technologies
presentations
3
Technical specifications of CT systems and their use in radiotherapy
presentations
4
MRI systems and their integration into radiotherapy
presentations
5
Functional and molecular imaging systems (PET/CT, PET/MR)
presentations
6
Linear accelerator systems: basic structure and physical principles (I)
presentations
7
Linear accelerator systems: modern treatment techniques (II)
presentations
8
Adaptive radiotherapy and advanced LINAC platforms (III)
presentations
9
Adaptive Brachytherapy systems and clinical applicationsand advanced LINAC platforms (III)
presentations
10
Stereotactic radiosurgery systems (intracranial applications)
presentations
11
Robotic radiosurgery and stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT)
presentations
12
MR-LINAC systems and MR-guided adaptive radiotherapy
presentations
13
Special radiotherapy platforms (Tomotherapy, ring-gantry systems)
presentations
14
Emerging radiotherapy technologies
presentations
Resources
Bilge Becerir, H., Alkaya, F. (Eds.). Radiotherapy Physics, Turkish Medical Physics Association
Khan FM, Gibbons JP. The Physics of Radiation Therapy
Podgorsak EB. Radiation Oncology Physics: A Handbook for Teachers and Students
Lecture notes
Recent review articles and guidelines (AAPM, ESTRO, IAEA)
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.
X
7
Acts in accordance with and participates in quality assurance processes in the radiotherapy department.
X
8
The student has sufficient consciousness about individual and public health, environmental protection and work safety issues.
9
The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities.
X
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.
