Information
| Unit | ABDİ SÜTCÜ HEALTH SERVICES VOCATIONAL SCHOOL |
| Code | RD124 |
| Name | Basic Radiotherapy |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Semester | 2. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 1-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 2 ECTS |
| National Credit | 1.5 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Ön Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HASAN SUAT ARSLANTAŞ |
| Course Instructor |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HASAN SUAT ARSLANTAŞ
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Training on radiotherapy.
Course Content
Definition and use of radiotherapy
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | It implements the occupational skills required for radiotherapy. |
| LO02 | Knows cancer treatment methods and interactions with each other. |
| LO03 | Know radiotherapy application methods. |
| LO04 | Know radiotherapy planning and treatment techniques according to tumor location |
| LO05 | Know side effects arising from radiotherapy applications |
| LO06 | They prepare the patient for simulation for radiotherapy planning. |
| LO07 | It recognizes and uses the accessories used in planning and treatment. |
| LO08 | Know the properties of planning devices. |
| LO09 | Know the types of beams. |
| LO10 | He has basic oncology knowledge. |
| LO11 | It has basic physiological and pathophysiological concepts of the human body. |
| LO12 | Know the effects of radiation on biological systems. It applies the basic principles for radiation protection for the patient and the employee. |
| LO13 | Gain the professional skills to use radiation generating devices and make basic physics calculations that can safely use the generated radiation. |
| LO14 | It implements the basic principles for protecting and improving individual and community health. |
| LO15 | It aims to reach knowledge and skill to do its job in the best way and has the equipment to provide professional development. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Explains the basic anatomical structure and function of people. | 2 |
| PLO02 | - | Defines the electromagnetic waves used in medical imaging and their interaction with matter. | 5 |
| PLO03 | - | List the usage steps of medical imaging devices. | 4 |
| PLO04 | - | Recognize medical imaging methods. | 3 |
| PLO05 | - | Lists the radiology tools and equipment. | 3 |
| PLO06 | - | Plans the procedures for preanalytical, analytical and post analytical phases. | 2 |
| PLO07 | - | Prepare the patient before the radiology examination. | 0 |
| PLO08 | - | Takes necessary measures for radiation safety. | 4 |
| PLO09 | - | Applies the medical examination parameters correctly. | 1 |
| PLO10 | - | Makes the correct dosing according to the treatment and the patient in contrast agent applications. | 1 |
| PLO11 | - | Enables recording and archiving of the resulting image onto film, paper, CD or DVD. | 1 |
| PLO12 | - | It makes the calibration and maintenance of radiology devices regularly and ensures that they work in the most efficient way. | 1 |
| PLO13 | - | Identify and obtain the deficiencies of radiological examination units. | 1 |
| PLO14 | - | Provides coordination by informing the physician about the critical values. | 2 |
| PLO15 | - | After graduation, the student will have the ability to critically evaluate the information he has learned with his knowledge. | 2 |
| PLO16 | - | It works in harmony with the team members in the Angiography and Interventional Radiology units. | 0 |
| PLO17 | - | Be able to communicate with colleagues, patients and physicians in a healthy and ethical sense. | 4 |
| PLO18 | - | Uses information communication technologies and at least one foreign language. | 2 |
| PLO19 | - | Takes measures related to health and safety in the work environment and makes the first intervention when necessary. | 4 |
| PLO20 | - | Follows the technological developments and analyzes the dynamics specific to the field. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Working principles of linear accelerators | Preparation | |
| 2 | Devices used in radiotherapy | Preparation | |
| 3 | Devices used in radiotherapy | Preparation | |
| 4 | Properties of photons and electron beams | Preparation | |
| 5 | Treatment planning | Preparation | |
| 6 | Treatment planning | Preparation | |
| 7 | Classification of radiotherapy devices | Preparation | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | ||
| 9 | Clinical radiotherapy terminology | Preparation | |
| 10 | Radiotherapy unit function and work department | Preparation | |
| 11 | Basic radiotherapy physics | Preparation | |
| 12 | Radiation and dosage units used in radiotherapy | Preparation | |
| 13 | Radiosensitivity and the concept of radioresistance | Preparation | |
| 14 | Description of clinical tumor compartments and radiotherapy field volumes | Preparation | |
| 15 | Forms of use of radiotherapy in clinic | Preparation | |
| 16 | Term Exams | ||
| 17 | Term Exams |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 20 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 20 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 80 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 56 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,24 | ||
| ECTS | 2 ECTS | ||