VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF HEALTH SERVICES

Department of Medical Imaging Techniques

TGT 204 | 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 Blended
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Lecture / Presentation
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.
  • Classify the new technology radiotherapy machines.
Course Description This course covers that basic information about applications, treatments and devices in radiotherapy clinic.

 



Course Category

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

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
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 Volume definition for radiotherapy 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 Midterm exam Rıza Çetingöz, Temel ve Klinik Radyoterapi, Bölüm 7, 10
8 Cobalt 60 teletherapy unit The textbooks referenced below and course slides
9 Brachytherapy The textbooks referenced below and course slides
10 Intensity modulated radiotherapy, stereotactic radiotherapy
11 Midterm exam The textbooks referenced below and course slides
12 Classification of radiation fields The textbooks referenced below and course slides
13 Radiation accidents in radiotherapy 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, 2013, ISBN: 9786056391309.

Suggested Readings/Materials

1-Kolektif, Radyoterapi Teknikerleri İçin Klinik Radyasyon Onkolojisi El Kitabı, Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, Ankara, 2019. ISNB: 9786053354291.

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
-
-
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
10
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
10
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
1
30
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
4
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
0
Study Hours Out of Class
1
6
6
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
-
-
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
1
8
8
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
1
8
8
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
18
18
Final Exam
1
20
20
    Total
92

 

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

 


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