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Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
IMAGING TECH. & APPLICATIONS in RADIOTHERAPY I-Fall Semester2+4410
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelShort Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course Coordinator
Name of Lecturer(s)Assist.Prof. Mustafa ÇAĞLAR
Assistant(s)
AimTo give informations about imaging devices and immobilisation devices used for radiotherapy
Course ContentThis 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 KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
1. Learns about imaging devices and immobilisation devices used for radiotherapy10, 16, 19, 9A
1.1. Knows about imaging devices10, 19, 9A
1.2. Knows about immobilisation devices10, 12, 16, 19, 9A
2. Discuss difference between conventional and BT simulators10, 16, 19, 9A
2.1. Knows about conventional simülatör10, 16, 9A
2.2. Knows about BT simülatör10, 16, 19, 9A
3. Observes simulation methods and immobilisation devices used for different anatomic region irradiations.10, 16, 19, 9A
3.1. Implements BT simulation and immobilisation devices for Brain , head and neck irradiation.16, 6, 8, 9A
3.2. Implements BT simulation and immobilisation devices for thorax irradiation.6, 8, 9A
3.3. Implements BT simulation and immobilisation devices for abdomen head and neck irradiation16, 6, 8, 9A
3.4. Implements BT simulation and immobilisation devices for spesific treatment.10, 16, 6, 8, 9A
1.3. Carries out applications with these devices10, 16, 19, 9A
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 6: Experiential Learning, 8: Flipped Classroom Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Importance of imaging in radiotherapyLecture Notes
2Preparation before imaging in radiotherapy; whats immobilisation? Why is immobilisation done?Lecture Notes
3Overview of immobilisation devicesLecture Notes
4Important parameters during immobilisationLecture Notes
5Working principle of conventional simulatorsLecture Notes
6Working principle of BT simülatörLecture Notes
7Application differences between conventional and BT simulatorsLecture Notes
8Using contrast in BT simülatör and its importanceLecture Notes
94D scan in BT simülatör and its importanceLecture Notes
10BT simulation and immobilisation devices used for brain, head and neck irradiationsLecture Notes
11BT simulation and immobilisation devices used for thorax irradiationsLecture Notes
12BT simulation and immobilisation devices used for abdomen region irradiationsLecture Notes
13BT simulation and immobilisation devices used for pelvis region irradiationsLecture Notes
14BT simulation and immobilisation devices used for specific treatmentLecture Notes
Resources
Lecture notes
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
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
Radyoterapi alanı ile ilgili temel düzeyde kuramsal ve uygulamalı bilgilere sahiptir.
2
Radyoterapi alanıyla ilgili etik ilke ve kurallara ilişkin bilgiye sahiptir.
3
Radyoterapi alanı ile ilgili temel düzeydeki kuramsal ve uygulamalı bilgileri kullanarak radyoterapide kullanılan cihaz ve ve ekipmanların mekanik kontrollerini yapar, radyoterapi uygulanacak hastaların immobilizasyon ve tedavi süreçlerinde görev alır.
4
Alanı ile ilgili sahip olduğu temel bilgi birikimini kullanarak verilen bir görevi bağımsız olarak yürütür.
5
Alanında edindiği temel düzeydeki bilgi ve becerileri eleştirel bir yaklaşımla değerlendirir; öğrenme gereksinimlerini belirler ve öğrenmesini yönlendirir.
6
Hasta ve hasta yakınları ile onların kültürel hassasiyetlerini de göz önünde bulundurarak profesyonel bir şekilde iletişim kurar.
7
Radyoterapi departmanında kalite güvence süreçlerine uygun davranır ve katılır.
8
Birey ve halk sağlığı, çevre koruma ve iş güvenliği konularında yeterli bilince sahiptir.
9
Birey olarak görev, hak ve sorumlulukları ile ilgili yasa, yönetmelik, mevzuat ve mesleki etik kurallarına uygun davranır.
10
Bir radyoterapi uygulaması için hazırlık sürecini yürütür.
11
Hasta hazırlığı ve hasta bilgilendirme aşamalarını gerçekleştirir.
12
Bir radyoterapi uygulaması için görüntüleme uygulamalarını yürütür.
13
Farklı cihazlar ile radyoterapi uygulamalarını gerçekleştirir.
14
Farklı tedavi teknikleri ile radyoterapi uygulaması gerçekleştirir.
15
Radyocerrahi uygulamaları gerçekleştirir.
16
Brakiterapi uygulamalarında görev yapar.

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100
ECTS / Workload Table
ActivitiesNumber ofDuration(Hour)Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours14684
Guided Problem Solving000
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report31339
Term Project21020
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Quiz11010
Midterm Exam14545
General Exam16060
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan31030
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

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
IMAGING TECH. & APPLICATIONS in RADIOTHERAPY I-Fall Semester2+4410
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelShort Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course Coordinator
Name of Lecturer(s)Assist.Prof. Mustafa ÇAĞLAR
Assistant(s)
AimTo give informations about imaging devices and immobilisation devices used for radiotherapy
Course ContentThis 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 KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
1. Learns about imaging devices and immobilisation devices used for radiotherapy10, 16, 19, 9A
1.1. Knows about imaging devices10, 19, 9A
1.2. Knows about immobilisation devices10, 12, 16, 19, 9A
2. Discuss difference between conventional and BT simulators10, 16, 19, 9A
2.1. Knows about conventional simülatör10, 16, 9A
2.2. Knows about BT simülatör10, 16, 19, 9A
3. Observes simulation methods and immobilisation devices used for different anatomic region irradiations.10, 16, 19, 9A
3.1. Implements BT simulation and immobilisation devices for Brain , head and neck irradiation.16, 6, 8, 9A
3.2. Implements BT simulation and immobilisation devices for thorax irradiation.6, 8, 9A
3.3. Implements BT simulation and immobilisation devices for abdomen head and neck irradiation16, 6, 8, 9A
3.4. Implements BT simulation and immobilisation devices for spesific treatment.10, 16, 6, 8, 9A
1.3. Carries out applications with these devices10, 16, 19, 9A
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 6: Experiential Learning, 8: Flipped Classroom Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Importance of imaging in radiotherapyLecture Notes
2Preparation before imaging in radiotherapy; whats immobilisation? Why is immobilisation done?Lecture Notes
3Overview of immobilisation devicesLecture Notes
4Important parameters during immobilisationLecture Notes
5Working principle of conventional simulatorsLecture Notes
6Working principle of BT simülatörLecture Notes
7Application differences between conventional and BT simulatorsLecture Notes
8Using contrast in BT simülatör and its importanceLecture Notes
94D scan in BT simülatör and its importanceLecture Notes
10BT simulation and immobilisation devices used for brain, head and neck irradiationsLecture Notes
11BT simulation and immobilisation devices used for thorax irradiationsLecture Notes
12BT simulation and immobilisation devices used for abdomen region irradiationsLecture Notes
13BT simulation and immobilisation devices used for pelvis region irradiationsLecture Notes
14BT simulation and immobilisation devices used for specific treatmentLecture Notes
Resources
Lecture notes
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
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
Radyoterapi alanı ile ilgili temel düzeyde kuramsal ve uygulamalı bilgilere sahiptir.
2
Radyoterapi alanıyla ilgili etik ilke ve kurallara ilişkin bilgiye sahiptir.
3
Radyoterapi alanı ile ilgili temel düzeydeki kuramsal ve uygulamalı bilgileri kullanarak radyoterapide kullanılan cihaz ve ve ekipmanların mekanik kontrollerini yapar, radyoterapi uygulanacak hastaların immobilizasyon ve tedavi süreçlerinde görev alır.
4
Alanı ile ilgili sahip olduğu temel bilgi birikimini kullanarak verilen bir görevi bağımsız olarak yürütür.
5
Alanında edindiği temel düzeydeki bilgi ve becerileri eleştirel bir yaklaşımla değerlendirir; öğrenme gereksinimlerini belirler ve öğrenmesini yönlendirir.
6
Hasta ve hasta yakınları ile onların kültürel hassasiyetlerini de göz önünde bulundurarak profesyonel bir şekilde iletişim kurar.
7
Radyoterapi departmanında kalite güvence süreçlerine uygun davranır ve katılır.
8
Birey ve halk sağlığı, çevre koruma ve iş güvenliği konularında yeterli bilince sahiptir.
9
Birey olarak görev, hak ve sorumlulukları ile ilgili yasa, yönetmelik, mevzuat ve mesleki etik kurallarına uygun davranır.
10
Bir radyoterapi uygulaması için hazırlık sürecini yürütür.
11
Hasta hazırlığı ve hasta bilgilendirme aşamalarını gerçekleştirir.
12
Bir radyoterapi uygulaması için görüntüleme uygulamalarını yürütür.
13
Farklı cihazlar ile radyoterapi uygulamalarını gerçekleştirir.
14
Farklı tedavi teknikleri ile radyoterapi uygulaması gerçekleştirir.
15
Radyocerrahi uygulamaları gerçekleştirir.
16
Brakiterapi uygulamalarında görev yapar.

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100

Numerical Data

Student Success

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