COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Radiotherapy
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
TGT 204
Spring
2
0
2
3
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
Turkish
Course Type
Required
Course Level
Short Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to learn the principles of basic radiation therapy physics, new radiotherapy techniques and application procedures of radiotherapy
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Define the aim of radiotherapy.
  • Define the procedures of radiotherapy applications.
  • Explain the radiation prevention principles in radiotherapy
  • Define the immobilization in radiotherapy.
  • Explain the new technology radiotherapy machines.
Course Description Treatment procedures, treatment techniques and, basic information about radiotherapy machines.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Basic principles of radiotherapy Rıza Çetingöz, Temel ve Klinik Radyoterapi, Bölüm 1
2 What is simulation? simulator machine Rıza Çetingöz, Temel ve Klinik Radyoterapi, Bölüm 7, 15
3 Immobilizing in radiotherapy Rıza Çetingöz, Temel ve Klinik Radyoterapi, Bölüm 2, 7, 9
4 Cobalt 60 teletherapy unit Rıza Çetingöz, Temel ve Klinik Radyoterapi, Bölüm 7, 9
5 Lineer accelerator Rıza Çetingöz, Temel ve Klinik Radyoterapi, Bölüm 7, 9
6 Lineer accelerator Rıza Çetingöz, Temel ve Klinik Radyoterapi, Bölüm 7, 9
7 Volume definition for radiotherapy Rıza Çetingöz, Temel ve Klinik Radyoterapi, Bölüm 7, 10
8 Brachytherapy The textbooks referenced below and course slides
9 Intensity modulated radiotherapy, stereotactic radiotherapy The textbooks referenced below and course slides
10 Midterm exam
11 New technology machines in radiotherapy The textbooks referenced below and course slides
12 Radiation accidents in radiotherapy The textbooks referenced below and course slides
13 Radiotherapy applications and Radiation protection The textbooks referenced below and course slides
14 Radiotherapy applications and Radiation protection The textbooks referenced below and course slides
15 Review The textbooks referenced below and course slides
16 Final exam
Course Notes/Textbooks 1-Rıza Çetingöz, Temel ve Klinik Radyoterapi Kitabı, 2013 2-Course slides
Suggested Readings/Materials 1-Temel Radyasyon Onkolojisi, Ed. Murat Beyzadeoğlu, Cüneyt Ebruli, GATA basımevi, Ankara, 2008

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
-
-
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
2
20
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
20
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
25
Final Exam
1
35
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
65
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
35
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
Study Hours Out of Class
15
1
15
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
2
6
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
10
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
10
Final Exams
1
11
    Total
90

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have the required contemporary theoretical and practical knowledge in his/her field

X
2

To use the material and technology related to his/her field, and make their maintenance, use the information and communication technologies at basic level

X
3

To have the competency to recognize the problems in his/her field, analyze them, develop evidence-based solutions and have the ability to share their suggestions with others

X
4

To be aware of legal responsibilities, conduct basic studies in her/his field independently

X
5

To communicate with patients, relatives and colleagues properly, comprehensively, honestly and explicitly, transfer his/her thoughts and knowledge through written and oral communication

X
6

To take responsibility as an active team member during the practices in his/her field

X
7

To commentate and evaluate the scientific information with a critical approach by the help of knowledge gained in his/her field

X
8

To comprehend the importance of lifelong learning, to determine and meet her/his learning needs, to develop herself/himself by monitoring the development in science and technology

X
9

To act by considering the universal ethical values, social and cultural characteristics

X
10

To know the concepts of occupational safety, patient safety, environmental protection and quality, and fulfill the requirements

X
11

To be able to follow information in his field and communicate with colleagues in English at least a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level

X
12

To take appropriate measures in accordance with radiation safety and radiation protection rules

X
13

To determine the needs according to the requirements and carry out activities for development in the field of medical imaging techniques

X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest