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Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS NTT 2012 RADIOTHERAPY COMPULSORY 1 1 0 2

Offered By

Nuclear Medicine Techniques

Level of Course Unit

Short Cycle Programmes (Associate's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ZAFER KARAGÜLER

Offered to

Nuclear Medicine Techniques

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to provide that students learn treatment machines , planning systems, simulation devices and treatment techniques and applications

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   To know the radiotherapy equipment. 2   To know the basic techniques used in radiotherapy treatment. 3   To understand radiotherapy practices.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description 1 Introduction to Radiation Oncology. General Structure of the Radiotherapy Department 2 Historical Development in Radiotherapy 3 Operating Principles of Conventional Linear Accelerators Used in Radiotherapy (Electron Gun, Accelerator Tube, Klystron/Magnetron) 4 Structure of Conventional Linear Accelerators Used in Radiotherapy (Collimator Systems) 5 Dosimetric Characteristics of High-Energy Photons and Electrons Used in Treatment 6 Patient Simulation Process-Structure of Simulators 7 Geometric Uncertainties and Image-Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT) 8 Midterm Exam 9 Treatment Planning Systems 10 Brachytherapy Systems 11 Treatment Techniques Three-Dimensional Conformal Radiotherapy (3DCRT) 12 Treatment Techniques Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) 13 Treatment Techniques Stereotactic Radiotherapy (SRS/SBRT) 14 Overall Assessment

Recomended or Required Reading

Basic and Clinical Radiotherapy Book, Turkish Radiation Oncology Association Publications

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Presentation, Lecture notes, Effective use of visual aids (Application)

Assessment Methods

To be announced!

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Multiple choice or classical written exam

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)

zafer.karaguler@gmail.com Tel: 02324124225

Office Hours

Wednesday 15:00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours) Lectures 12 1 12 Clinical Practice 12 1 12 Preparations before/after weekly lectures 2 5 10 Preparation for midterm exam 2 5 10 Preparation for final exam 1 5 5 Midterm 2 1 2 Final 1 1 1 TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 52

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 PO.13 PO.14 LO.1 5 LO.2 4 LO.3 4