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Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS RYT 1180 COMPUTERIZED TREATMENT PLANNING COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2

Offered By

Radioterapy

Level of Course Unit

Short Cycle Programmes (Associate's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ZAFER KARAGÜLER

Offered to

Radioterapy

Course Objective

It is aimed to explain the basic features of computer technology used in radiotherapy treatment planning process, processing data, treatment planning algorithms, treatment techniques and explaining treatment plans of some special cancer types.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Knows Treatment Planning Systems and dose calculation algorithms 2   Knows to collect and process basic dosimetric data required for the planning system. 3   Knows patient positioning and immobilization 4   Knows classical and modern treatment techniques

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description 1 Introduction - Treatment Planning System (TPS) and Its Components Process, Equipment, and Personnel 2 Computerized Treatment Planning Systems (TPS) and Their Features (External) 3 Computerized Treatment Planning Systems (TPS) and Their Features (Brachytherapy) 4 Technical Uncertainties in Radiotherapy 5 Patient Positioning and Immobilization 6 Treatment Techniques in Planning - Volume Definitions 7 Treatment Techniques - Three-Dimensional Conformal Radiotherapy (3DCRT) 8 Midterm Exam 9 Treatment Techniques - Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) 10 Cranial Radiosurgery and Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SRS/SBRT) 11 Treatment Planning for Specific Cancers: Prostate Cancers 12 Treatment Planning for Specific Cancers: Breast Cancers 13 Treatment Planning for Specific Cancers: Thoracic Cancers

Recomended or Required Reading

1.Faiz M. Khan, Bruce J. Gerbi Treatment Planning in Radiation Oncology 2.Basic and Clinical Radiotherapy Book, TROD publications 3.Presentation notes 4.Course notes.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

The lecture will be presentation and interactive way.

Assessment Methods

To be announced!

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

Multiple-choice written exam.

Assessment Criteria

Multiple-choice or classic written examination.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

The course is conducted and evaluated within the framework of SHMYO Teaching and Examination Application Principles.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

e-mai: zafer.karaguler@deu.edu.tr Tel: 0 555 218 41 21

Office Hours

Wednesday, 15:00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours) Lectures 12 2 24 WEEKLY COURSE BEFORE / AFTER PREPARATIONS 2 3 6 MID-TERM EXAM PREPARATION 1 3 3 FINAL EXAM PREPARATION 1 3 3 MID-TERM EXAM 1 3 3 FINAL EXAM 1 3 3 TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 42

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LO PO.1 PO.2 PO.3 PO.4 PO.5 PO.6 PO.7 PO.8 PO.9 PO.10 PO.11 PO.12 LO.1 3 3 3 LO.2 3 3 1 LO.3 4 1 4 1 LO.4 4 2 2 4 4 3