Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | 192001803100 | RADIOTHERAPY | Compulsory | 2 | 3 | 4 |
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Level of Course Unit |
Short Cycle |
Objectives of the Course |
Qualified radiotherapy with the knowledge and skills to assist radiation oncologists in the radiation treatment process, to work in radiation oncology centers, by controlling machinery and equipment on their own and within a certain period of time, mask, patient position pattern, preparation of the patient for treatment and simulation, and radiation therapy and simulation. to train technicians. |
Name of Lecturer(s) |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Kenan BULCAR |
Learning Outcomes |
1 | Knows the effects of radiation on biological systems. Applies the basic principles of radiation protection for the patient and the employee. | 2 | Uses general and professional software programs, hospital automation systems. | 3 | Communicates effectively with radiation oncologists, medical radiation physicists, patients, colleagues, and other segments of society. | 4 | Knows how to provide immobilization of the patient. | 5 | Has the knowledge and skills to control and maintain the devices and equipment used in the field of radiotherapy or to have them performed when necessary (breakdown, periodic medical care, etc.). |
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Mode of Delivery |
Daytime Class |
Prerequisites and co-requisities |
None |
Recommended Optional Programme Components |
None |
Course Contents |
A radiotherapy technician is a qualified person who has the knowledge and skills to control machinery and equipment, to make masks, patient position patterns, lead blocks, to prepare the patient for treatment and simulation, to perform radiation therapy and simulation, on his own and within a certain period of time. The radiotherapy technician performs the duties and operations in his/her jurisdiction in accordance with the occupational health, safety and environmental protection regulations and the productivity and quality requirements of the profession, by using the tools, equipment and equipment effectively in line with the general working principles of the enterprise. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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1 | Introduction to Radiotherapy | None | None | 2 | Radiotherapy Basic Principles | None | None | 3 | A Brief History of Radiotherapy | None | None | 4 | Radiotherapy Process | None | None | 5 | Radiotherapy Process | None | None | 6 | Radiotherapy Team and Equipment | None | None | 7 | Midterm exam | None | None | 8 | Normal Tissue Effects of Radiotherapy | None | None | 9 | Normal Tissue Effects of Radiotherapy | None | None | 10 | Effects of Radiotherapy on Tumor | None | None | 11 | Radiation Safety and Radiation Protection | None | None | 12 | Radiotherapy Devices-1 (External Radiotherapy (Teletherapy) Devices, Internal Radiotherapy (Brachytherapy) Devices) | None | None | 13 | Radiotherapy Devices-2 (External Radiotherapy (Teletherapy) Devices, Internal Radiotherapy (Brachytherapy) Devices) | None | None | 14 | Final examination | None | None |
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Recommended or Required Reading |
1. SIMULATION IN RADIOTHERAPY, MINISTRY OF NATIONAL EDUCATION, Ankara, 2011.
2. IMMOBILIZATION IN RADIOTHERAPY, MINISTRY OF NATIONAL EDUCATION, Ankara, 2011.
3. RADIOTHERAPY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN, MINISTRY OF NATIONAL EDUCATION, Ankara, 2011.
4. RADIOLOGY STUDIES, MINISTRY OF NATIONAL EDUCATION, Ankara, 2017.
5. Instructor lecture notes preparared by Asst. Prof. Dr. Kenan BULCAR |
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | |
Final Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | SUM | 100 |
| Language of Instruction | | Work Placement(s) | None |
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Workload Calculation |
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Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Final Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Attending Lectures | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Problem Solving | 2 | 10 | 20 |
Discussion | 5 | 5 | 25 |
Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Homework | 5 | 6 | 30 |
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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