VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF HEALTH SERVICES
Department of Medical Imaging Techniques| Course Name |
Radiotherapy
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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TGT 204
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Spring
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2
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0
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2
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3
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| Prerequisites |
None
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| Course Language |
Turkish
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| Course Type |
Required
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| Course Level |
Short Cycle
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| Mode of Delivery | Blended | |||||
| Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | Group WorkQ&ALecture / Presentation | |||||
| National Occupation Classification | - | |||||
| 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;
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| Course Description | This course covers that basic information about applications, treatments and devices in radiotherapy clinic. |
| Related Sustainable Development Goals |
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Core Courses | |
| Major Area Courses |
X
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| Supportive Courses | ||
| Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
| Transferable Skill Courses |
| Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
| 1 | Fundamental Principles of Radiotherapy | Rıza Çetingöz, Temel ve Klinik Radyoterapi, Chapter 1 |
| 2 | Simulation in Radiotherapy and Simulator Systems | Rıza Çetingöz, Temel ve Klinik Radyoterapi, Chapters 7 and 15 |
| 3 | Immobilization in Radiotherapy | Rıza Çetingöz, Temel ve Klinik Radyoterapi, Chapters 2, 7 and 9 |
| 4 | Target Volume Definitions in Radiotherapy | Rıza Çetingöz, Temel ve Klinik Radyoterapi, Chapters 7 and 9 |
| 5 | Linear Accelerators: Structure and Operating Principles | Rıza Çetingöz, Temel ve Klinik Radyoterapi, Chapters 7 and 9 |
| 6 | Linear Accelerators: Treatment Applications and Beam-Shaping Systems | Rıza Çetingöz, Temel ve Klinik Radyoterapi, Chapters 7 and 9 |
| 7 | Quiz and Review of Course Topics | - |
| 8 | Midterm Examination | - |
| 9 | Cobalt-60 Teletherapy Unit | Rıza Çetingöz, Temel ve Klinik Radyoterapi, Chapters 7 and 10 |
| 10 | Brachytherapy | Rıza Çetingöz, Temel ve Klinik Radyoterapi, Chapter 12 |
| 11 | Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy and Stereotactic Radiotherapy | Rıza Çetingöz, Temel ve Klinik Radyoterapi, Chapter 14 |
| 12 | Classification of Radiation Areas | Mustafa Demir, Radyasyon Güvenliği ve Radyasyondan Korunma, pp. 81–96; lecture notes |
| 13 | Radiation Accidents Encountered in Radiotherapy | Mustafa Demir, Radyasyon Güvenliği ve Radyasyondan Korunma, pp. 53–60 and 135–149; lecture notes |
| 14 | Radiotherapy Applications and Radiation Protection | Mustafa Demir, Radyasyon Güvenliği ve Radyasyondan Korunma, pp. 53–96; James E. Martin, Radyasyon ve Radyasyondan Korunma Fiziği, pp. 367–424 |
| 15 | Review of Course Topics | - |
| 16 | Final Examination |
| Course Notes/Textbooks |
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| Suggested Readings/Materials |
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| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation |
1
|
5
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| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
1
|
10
|
| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments |
1
|
20
|
| Presentation / Jury | ||
| Project |
-
|
-
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| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams | ||
| Midterm |
1
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25
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| Final Exam |
1
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40
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| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
4
|
60
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| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
|
40
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| Total |
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
|
2
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32
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| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
1
|
16
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16
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| Field Work |
0
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
1
|
-
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0
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| Portfolio |
0
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||
| Homework / Assignments |
2
|
6
|
12
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| Presentation / Jury |
0
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||
| Project |
-
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-
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0
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| Seminar / Workshop |
0
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| Oral Exam |
0
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| Midterms |
1
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15
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15
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| Final Exam |
1
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20
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20
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| Total |
95
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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| 1 |
To have the required contemporary theoretical and practical knowledge in his/her field. |
X
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-
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-
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-
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-
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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-
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-
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-
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| 4 |
To be aware of legal responsibilities, conduct basic studies in her/his field independently. |
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-
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| 5 |
To communicate with patients, relatives and colleagues properly, comprehensively, honestly and explicitly, transfer his/her thoughts and knowledge through written and oral communication. |
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| 6 |
To take responsibility as an active team member during the practices in his/her field. |
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| 7 |
To commentate and evaluate the scientific information with a critical approach by the help of knowledge gained in his/her field. |
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X
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-
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| 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
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-
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| 9 |
To act by considering the universal ethical values, social and cultural characteristics. |
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| 10 |
To know the concepts of occupational safety, patient safety, environmental protection and quality, and fulfill the requirements. |
X
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-
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| 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. |
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| 12 |
Explains radiation protection and radiation safety rules for patients and staff in medical imaging units and takes necessary precautions accordingly. |
X
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| 13 |
Is capable of using X-ray based imaging devices (such as CT, CR and DR systems, mammography, etc.) as well as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) devices in medical imaging units. |
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