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
RTR1002 Devices Used in Radiotherapy Spring 2 0 2 9
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: Tr
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Associate
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Instructor AYBİKE ELİF BOLCAN
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor FURKAN GÖZEL
Course Objectives: Information about technical characteristics and use of the devices used in radiotherapy give

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
At the end of this course;
1) Patient simulation devices (CT, MRI and PET) will be able to compare
2) Linac, Brachytherapy, GammaKnife, CyberKnife, Tomoterap, intraoperative
Explain devices

Course Content

1) Overview of the device used
2) CT simulator device specifications and use
3) the use of CT equipment specifications and radiotherapy
4) specifications on the use of MRI and radiation devices
5) The technical properties and uses of PET in radiotherapy device
6) the technical specifications and use of radiotherapy linear accelerator device II
7) of the technical characteristics and use of radiotherapy linear accelerators device II
8) the technical specifications and use of radiotherapy linear accelerator device III
9) the technical specifications and use of radiotherapy, brachytherapy device II
10) of the technical characteristics and use of radiotherapy brachytherapy device II
11) of the technical characteristics and use in radiotherapy device GammaKnife
12) the technical specifications and use of CyberKnife radiation therapy device
13) the technical specifications and use of radiotherapy devices Tomoterap
14) the technical specifications and use of intraoperative radiotherapy device

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1)
1) ) Overview of the device used none
2) 2) CT simulator device specifications and use none
3) 3) the use of CT equipment specifications and radiotherapy none
4) 4) specifications on the use of MRI and radiation devices none
5) 5) The technical properties and uses of PET in radiotherapy device none
6) 6) the technical specifications and use of radiotherapy linear accelerator device II none
7) 7) of the technical characteristics and use of radiotherapy linear accelerators device II none
8) 8) the technical specifications and use of radiotherapy linear accelerator device III none
9) 9) the technical specifications and use of radiotherapy, brachytherapy device II none
10) 10) of the technical characteristics and use of radiotherapy brachytherapy device II none
11) 11) of the technical characteristics and use in radiotherapy device GammaKnife none
12) 12) the technical specifications and use of CyberKnife radiation therapy device none
13) 13) the technical specifications and use of radiotherapy devices Tomoterap none
14) 14) the technical specifications and use of intraoperative radiotherapy device none

Sources

Course Notes: Öğretim elemanlarının ders notları Üniversitelerin aylık sağlık bültenleri Öğretim üyeleri ders notları Uzmanlık tezleri Lecture notes of the lecturer Monthly health newsletter of the University The faculty lecture notes Specialization theses
References: Internet Öğretim üyeleri ders notları Internet The faculty lecture notes

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 0 % 0
Laboratory 0 % 0
Application 0 % 0
Field Work 0 % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 % 0
Quizzes 1 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Presentation 0 % 0
Project 0 % 0
Seminar 0 % 0
Midterms 1 % 30
Preliminary Jury 0 % 0
Final 1 % 50
Paper Submission 0 % 0
Jury 0 % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 14 13 182
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 1 12 12
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 1 1
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 225

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 4
2) The use of theoretical knowledge related to the field in practice 2
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 1
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. 3
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 4