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    Department of Medical Imaging Techniques

    TGT 206 | Course Introduction and Application Information

    Course Name
    Quality in Radiology
    Code
    Semester
    Theory
    (hour/week)
    Application/Lab
    (hour/week)
    Local Credits
    ECTS
    TGT 206
    Fall/Spring
    2
    0
    2
    3

    Prerequisites
    None
    Course Language
    Turkish
    Course Type
    Elective
    Course Level
    Short Cycle
    Mode of Delivery -
    Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Q&A
    Lecture / Presentation
    National Occupation Classification -
    Course Coordinator
    Course Lecturer(s) -
    Assistant(s) -
    Course Objectives The aim of this course is to learn the evaluation of diagnostic qualification of medical images, to correct the mistakes and to prevent them.
    Learning Outcomes

    The students who succeeded in this course;

    • Interpretation of basic concepts expressing image quality in radiology.
    • Evaluating artifacts in medical images and explaining their causes.
    • Explaining the sources of errors in medical imaging systems and ways to correct them.
    • Effective and accurate use of irradiation parameters in medical imaging systems that use X-rays to ensure minimum radiation dose to the patient and optimum image quality.
    Course Description Errors and correction methods in radiography, CT and MR image errors and correction ways.
    Related Sustainable Development Goals

     



    Course Category

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

     

    WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

    Week Subjects Related Preparation
    1 Historical Development of Medical Imaging and Introduction to the Concept of Quality İbrahim Tanzer Sancak, Temel Radyoloji; Nuran Akyurt (Ed.), Tıbbi Görüntüleme Yöntemleri; lecture notes provided by the instructor
    2 Fundamental Parameters Determining Image Quality in Radiology Fazıl Gelal (Ed.), Radyoloji Fiziği; Stewart C. Bushong, Radyoloji Bilimi: Teknolojistler İçin Fizik, Biyoloji ve Korunma
    3 Sources of Error in Medical Imaging and Methods of Correction Fazıl Gelal (Ed.), Radyoloji Fiziği; İbrahim Tanzer Sancak, Temel Radyoloji; lecture notes provided by the instructor
    4 Image Artifacts in X-ray Imaging Systems Stewart C. Bushong, Radyoloji Bilimi: Teknolojistler İçin Fizik, Biyoloji ve Korunma; Fazıl Gelal (Ed.), Radyoloji Fiziği
    5 Artifacts and Correction Methods in Magnetic Resonance Imaging Fazıl Gelal (Ed.), Radyoloji Fiziği; Nuran Akyurt (Ed.), Tıbbi Görüntüleme Yöntemleri
    6 Optimization of Radiation Dose and Image Quality in Mammography Systems Fazıl Gelal (Ed.), Radyoloji Fiziği; Stewart C. Bushong, Radyoloji Bilimi: Teknolojistler İçin Fizik, Biyoloji ve Korunma; lecture notes provided by the instructor
    7 Optimization of Radiation Dose and Image Quality in CR and DR Systems Stewart C. Bushong, Radyoloji Bilimi: Teknolojistler İçin Fizik, Biyoloji ve Korunma; Fazıl Gelal (Ed.), Radyoloji Fiziği
    8 Midterm Examination
    9 Optimization of Radiation Dose and Image Quality in Fluoroscopy Systems Fazıl Gelal (Ed.), Radyoloji Fiziği; Stewart C. Bushong, Radyoloji Bilimi: Teknolojistler İçin Fizik, Biyoloji ve Korunma; Mustafa Demir, Radyasyon Güvenliği ve Radyasyondan Korunma
    10 Optimization of Radiation Dose and Image Quality in Computed Tomography Fazıl Gelal (Ed.), Radyoloji Fiziği; Nuran Akyurt (Ed.), Tıbbi Görüntüleme Yöntemleri; Mustafa Demir, Radyasyon Güvenliği ve Radyasyondan Korunma
    11 Quality Control Tests in Mammography Systems Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency (TİTCK). Regulation on Quality Compliance and Quality Control Tests of Medical Devices in the Diagnostic Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Radiotherapy Group. Official Gazette, December 20, 2023, No. 32405.
    12 Quality Control Tests in CR and DR Systems Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency (TİTCK). Regulation on Quality Compliance and Quality Control Tests of Medical Devices in the Diagnostic Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Radiotherapy Group. Official Gazette, December 20, 2023, No. 32405.
    13 Quality Control Tests in Fluoroscopy Systems Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency (TİTCK). Regulation on Quality Compliance and Quality Control Tests of Medical Devices in the Diagnostic Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Radiotherapy Group. Official Gazette, December 20, 2023, No. 32405.
    14 Quality Control Tests in Computed Tomography Systems Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency (TİTCK). Regulation on Quality Compliance and Quality Control Tests of Medical Devices in the Diagnostic Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Radiotherapy Group. Official Gazette, December 20, 2023, No. 32405.
    15 Quality Assurance in Radiology and General Review of Course Topics
    16 Final Examination

     

    Course Notes/Textbooks
    1. Gelal, F. (Ed.). Radyoloji Fiziği. Istanbul: Nobel Medical Bookstore, 2020. ISBN: 978-605-335-495-6.
    2. Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency (TİTCK). Regulation on Quality Compliance and Quality Control Tests of Medical Devices in the Diagnostic Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Radiotherapy Group. Official Gazette, December 20, 2023, No. 32405.
    Suggested Readings/Materials
    1. Sancak, İ. T. Temel Radyoloji. Istanbul: Güneş Medical Bookstore, 2015.
    2. Bushong, S. C. Radyoloji Bilimi: Teknolojistler İçin Fizik, Biyoloji ve Korunma. Translation Editor: İbrahim Tanzer Sancak. Istanbul: Güneş Medical Bookstore, 2020. ISBN: 978-975-277-789-7.
    3. Akyurt, N. (Ed.). Tıbbi Görüntüleme Yöntemleri: Tarihçe, İnceleme Yöntemleri, Temel Prensipler, İleri Uygulamalar, Radyasyondan Korunma, Yönetim, Maliyet, İletişim. Ankara: Akademisyen Publishing House, 2023. ISBN: 978-625-399-234-7.

     

    EVALUATION SYSTEM

    Semester Activities Number Weigthing
    Participation
    16
    5
    Laboratory / Application
    Field Work
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques
    10
    Portfolio
    Homework / Assignments
    1
    20
    Presentation / Jury
    Project
    Seminar / Workshop
    Oral Exams
    Midterm
    1
    25
    Final Exam
    1
    40
    Total

    Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
    3
    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
    16
    1
    16
    Field Work
    0
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques
    0
    Portfolio
    0
    Homework / Assignments
    1
    6
    6
    Presentation / Jury
    0
    Project
    0
    Seminar / Workshop
    0
    Oral Exam
    0
    Midterms
    1
    16
    16
    Final Exam
    1
    20
    20
        Total
    90

     

    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.

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    5

    To communicate with patients, relatives and colleagues properly, comprehensively, honestly and explicitly, transfer his/her thoughts and knowledge through written and oral communication.

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    6

    To take responsibility as an active team member during the practices in his/her field.

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    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.

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    9

    To act by considering the universal ethical values, social and cultural characteristics.

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    10

    To know the concepts of occupational safety, patient safety, environmental protection and quality, and fulfill the requirements.

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    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.

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    12

    Explains radiation protection and radiation safety rules for patients and staff in medical imaging units and takes necessary precautions accordingly.

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    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.

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -

    *1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest


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