Radiotherapy Preview
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

RAD108

Course Name:

Radiotherapy

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory Courses

Course Level:

Associate

TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Short Cycle

EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Öğr. Gör. GÜLCİHAN CÖDEL

Course Lecturer(s):

Asst. Prof. Gorkem TURKKAN

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of the course is to enable the students to acquire knowledge and skills about the structure of the human body, the principles of functioning of the systems, cancer disease, diagnosis and treatment.
Course Content:	To gain basic knowledge of clinical oncology for radiotherapy technicians

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Explain the general physics rules for radiotherapy technicians.
2) Uses the devices required for image acquisition in the live system.
3) Explains the basic principles of radiation oncology.
4) List cancer types and treatment principles.
5) Explain the side effects of radiotherapy, radiation oncology technicians.
6) Give an example of emergency in radiotherapy.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Overview of Radiation Oncology	Instructor's notes.
2)	Etiology, formation and spread of cancer (Clinical appearance / staging of cancer)	Instructor's notes.
3)	Cancer examination and treatment methods	Instructor's notes.
4)	Evaluation and application of brain, head and neck tumors in radiotherapy	Instructor's notes.
5)	Evaluation and application of thoracic tumors and breast cancer in radiotherapy	Instructor's notes.
6)	Evaluation and application of Gastrointestinal tumors, Gynecological tumors, Gus tumors in radiotherapy	Instructor's notes.
7)	Midterm	Instructor's notes.
8)	Evaluation and application of Sarcomas, Pediatric and hematological tumors in radiotherapy	Instructor's notes.
9)	The roles of physician and physician in planning treatment in radiotherapy	Instructor's notes.
10)	Role and responsibilities of radiotherapy technician	Instructor's notes.
11)	Indications for Radiotherapy (Radical, Palliative, Postop. Adj. Concurrent etc.)	Instructor's notes.
12)	Follow-up and documentation in radiotherapy patients	Instructor's notes.
13)	Acute and Chronic Side Effects of Radiotherapy	Instructor's notes.
14)	Final	Instructor's notes.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Öğretim üyesinin ders notları
References:	Lecture notes of the lecturer

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6
Program Outcomes
1) Has basic knowledge about radiotherapy, basic oncology, radiological imaging	1	1	1	1	1	1
2) Has the ability to use tools, devices and techniques related to the field in public and private health institutions.	3	3	3	3	3	3
3) Takes responsibility as a team member in solving unforeseen and complex problems encountered in applications related to the field.
4) Knows the effects of radiation on biological systems and takes necessary measures for protection against radiation for patients and employees.	2	2	2	2	2	2
5) Use medical imaging systems related to the field and evaluate the images taken.	1	1	1	1	1	1
6) Professionals, patients, patient relatives and other health care professionals communicate effectively when practicing their profession.
7) Keeps track of the data related to the studies done in the field and analyzes the data with the latest methods
8) It follows information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
9) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of at least European Computer Driving License required by the field.
10) Carries out routine controls of the devices and equipment used in the practice of his / her job and follow-up of the work where necessary (fault, maintenance).	1	1	1	1	1	1
11) The student can transfer the current and updated information about the profession by means of written and verbal communication.
12) Has the basic knowledge, ethical principles and acts in accordance with the laws, regulations and legislation related to his / her profession.
13) Has experience in working with other fields that may be related to the field.
14) Has awareness of lifelong learning.
15) Contributes to projects and activities for the social environment he lives in with the awareness of social responsibility and sets an example for the society with his external appearance.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Has basic knowledge about radiotherapy, basic oncology, radiological imaging	3
2)	Has the ability to use tools, devices and techniques related to the field in public and private health institutions.
3)	Takes responsibility as a team member in solving unforeseen and complex problems encountered in applications related to the field.
4)	Knows the effects of radiation on biological systems and takes necessary measures for protection against radiation for patients and employees.	2
5)	Use medical imaging systems related to the field and evaluate the images taken.
6)	Professionals, patients, patient relatives and other health care professionals communicate effectively when practicing their profession.
7)	Keeps track of the data related to the studies done in the field and analyzes the data with the latest methods
8)	It follows information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
9)	Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of at least European Computer Driving License required by the field.
10)	Carries out routine controls of the devices and equipment used in the practice of his / her job and follow-up of the work where necessary (fault, maintenance).
11)	The student can transfer the current and updated information about the profession by means of written and verbal communication.
12)	Has the basic knowledge, ethical principles and acts in accordance with the laws, regulations and legislation related to his / her profession.
13)	Has experience in working with other fields that may be related to the field.
14)	Has awareness of lifelong learning.
15)	Contributes to projects and activities for the social environment he lives in with the awareness of social responsibility and sets an example for the society with his external appearance.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	12	36
Study Hours Out of Class	12	96
Homework Assignments	1	3
Midterms	1	3
Final	1	3
Total Workload		141