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
Radyoterapi alanı ile ilgili temel düzeyde kuramsal ve uygulamalı bilgilere sahiptir.
X
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.
X
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.
X
11
Hasta hazırlığı ve hasta bilgilendirme aşamalarını gerçekleştirir.
12
Bir radyoterapi uygulaması için görüntüleme uygulamalarını yürütür.
X
13
Farklı cihazlar ile radyoterapi uygulamalarını gerçekleştirir.
X
14
Farklı tedavi teknikleri ile radyoterapi uygulaması gerçekleştirir.
X
15
Radyocerrahi uygulamaları gerçekleştirir.
X
16
Brakiterapi uygulamalarında görev yapar.
X
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
Çarşamba 11:00-11:45
Çarşamba 12:00-12:45
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.Dr. Esra KÜÇÜKMORKOÇ, 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
Radyoterapi alanı ile ilgili temel düzeyde kuramsal ve uygulamalı bilgilere sahiptir.
X
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.
X
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.
X
11
Hasta hazırlığı ve hasta bilgilendirme aşamalarını gerçekleştirir.
12
Bir radyoterapi uygulaması için görüntüleme uygulamalarını yürütür.
X
13
Farklı cihazlar ile radyoterapi uygulamalarını gerçekleştirir.
X
14
Farklı tedavi teknikleri ile radyoterapi uygulaması gerçekleştirir.
