VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF HEALTH SERVICES
Department of Medical Imaging Techniques
TGT 206 | Course Introduction and Application Information
Course Name |
Quality in Radiology
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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 206
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Fall/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 |
Elective
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Course Level |
Short Cycle
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Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | - | |||||
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;
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Course Description | Errors and correction methods in radiography, CT and MR image errors and correction ways. |
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Core Courses | |
Major Area Courses | ||
Supportive Courses |
X
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Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
1 | Historical Development and Purpose of Medical Imaging | The textbooks referenced below and course slides |
2 | Image Quality in Radiology | The textbooks referenced below and course slides |
3 | Sources of Errors and Ways to Correct them in Medical Imaging | The textbooks referenced below and course slides |
4 | Image Artifacts Occurring in X-ray Imaging | The textbooks referenced below and course slides |
5 | Image Artifacts Occurring in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) | The textbooks referenced below and course slides |
6 | Midterm Exam | The textbooks referenced below and course slides |
7 | Dose and Image Quality Optimization in Mammography Systems | The textbooks referenced below and course slides |
8 | Dose and Image Quality Optimization in Computed Radiography (CR) and Digital Radiography (DR) Systems | |
9 | Dose and Image Quality Optimization in Fluoroscopy Systems | The textbooks referenced below and course slides |
10 | Dose and Image Quality Optimization in Computed Tomography (CT) Systems | The textbooks referenced below and course slides |
11 | Quality Control in Mammography Systems | The textbooks referenced below and course slides |
12 | Quality Control in Computed Radiography (CR) and Digital Radiography (DR) Systems | The textbooks referenced below and course slides |
13 | Quality Control in Fluoroscopy Systems | The textbooks referenced below and course slides |
14 | Quality Control in Computed Tomography (CT) Systems | The textbooks referenced below and course slides |
15 | General discussion | |
16 | Final exam |
Course Notes/Textbooks | Course slides |
Suggested Readings/Materials | Prof. Dr. İbrahim Tanzer SANCAK, Temel Radyoloji, Güneş Tıp Kitabevleri, 2015 |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation |
16
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10
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Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments |
1
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20
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Presentation / Jury | ||
Project | ||
Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exams | ||
Midterm |
1
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30
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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 |
3
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60
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Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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40
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Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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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 |
16
|
1
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16
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Field Work |
0
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Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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Portfolio |
0
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||
Homework / Assignments |
1
|
6
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6
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Presentation / Jury |
0
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Project |
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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16
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16
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Final Exam |
1
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20
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20
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Total |
90
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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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 | ||||
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