BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
| RADIOTHERAPY (TURKISH) | |||||
| Associate | TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 | QF-EHEA: Short Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 5 | ||
Course Introduction and Application Information
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| RTR2003 | Radiotherapy Imaging Techniques | Fall | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Basic information
| Language of instruction: | Turkish |
| Type of course: | Must Course |
| Course Level: | Associate (Short Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Assist. Prof. AYBİKE ELİF BOLCAN |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Instructor AYŞE KADIN KOCA |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | Radiotherapy centers Radiation oncology units Radiology imaging and diagnostic centers Radiobiology centers |
| Course Objectives: | Provide information about the imaging devices used in radiotherapy and fixing tools |
Learning Outcomes
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The students who have succeeded in this course; At the end of this course; 1) will be able to learn about the imaging devices used in radiotherapy and fixing tools 2) Discuss the differences between conventional and CT simulator 3) different anatomical regions will be able to observe the simulation methods and fixing tools that are applied for irradiation (brain, head and neck, thorax, abdomen, head and neck and a private area irradiation implements IT simulation and fixing tools for) |
Course Content
| 1) The importance of imaging in radiotherapy 2) Preparation prior to imaging in radiotherapy 3) Fixing tools overview 4)Fixed the parameters to be considered while 5) The operating principle of conventional simulators 6) The principle of the CT Simulator 7) The main differences between conventional and IT applications Simulators 8) The use of contrast CT Simulator and the importance of 9) 4D gravity and importance of CT Simulator 10) The brain, the fixing device used in the head and neck radiation, and CT simulation 11) Fixing devices used in thoracic irradiation and IT simulation 12) Fixing apparatus used in the irradiation of the abdomen and CT simulation 13) Immobilization device used in the irradiation of the pelvis and CT simulation 14) Immobilization devices are used in a private therapy practice and simulation |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction to the Course , Basic Concepts in Radiobiology | none |
| 2) | Preparation prior to imaging in radiotherapy | none |
| 3) | Fixing tools overview | none |
| 4) | Fixed the parameters to be considered while | none |
| 5) | The operating principle of conventional simulators | none |
| 6) | The principle of the CT Simulator | none |
| 7) | The main differences between conventional and IT applications Simulators | none |
| 8) | The use of contrast CT Simulator and the importance of | none |
| 9) | 4D gravity and importance of CT Simulator | none |
| 10) | The brain, the fixing device used in the head and neck radiation, and CT simulation | none |
| 11) | Fixing devices used in thoracic irradiation and IT simulation | none |
| 12) | Fixing apparatus used in the irradiation of the abdomen and CT simulation | none |
| 13) | Immobilization device used in the irradiation of the pelvis and CT simulation | none |
| 14) | Immobilization devices are used in a private therapy practice and simulation | none |
Sources
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Öğretim elemanının ders notları Lecture notes of the lecturer |
| References: | Introduction to Radiological Physics and Radiation Dosimetry,The Physics of Radiation Therapy 4 Faiz M. Khan Introduction to Radiological Physics and Radiation Dosimetry, The Physics of Radiation Therapy 4 Interest M. Khan |
Evaluation System
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
| Final | 1 | % 60 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
ECTS / Workload Table
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Application | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 10 | 6 | 60 |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Midterms | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 125 | ||
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | The ability to have theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field at a basic level | 5 |
| 2) | The use of theoretical knowledge related to the field in practice | 3 |
| 3) | Behave according to basic professional legislation related to the field | 4 |
| 4) | Use information and communication technology, express professional knowledge through written and verbal/non-verbal communication | 2 |
| 5) | Express the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values of professional | 3 |
| 6) | Develop themselves personally and professionally updating knowledge, skills and competencies of the field with lifelong learning awareness | 1 |
| 7) | Effective use the terminology of the field | 4 |
| 8) | The ability ro use of radiation generating devices and the ability to make the basic physics calculations to use the generated radiation safely. | 4 |
| 9) | Keeps the record of all activities and results related to the the field with modern methods | 5 |
| 10) | To have knowledge of basic oncology | 5 |