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

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

RAD201

Course Name:

Professional Practices 1

Semester:

Fall

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):

Lecturer Gulcihan CODEL

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	Systematics of radiotherapy-related devices, preparation of the patient for treatment, treatment planning, patient positioning, optimization and learning on patient.
Course Content:	Systematics of radiotherapy-related devices, preparation, optimization and use on the patient to learn.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Will be able to explain the biological effects of radiation. Defines the place of radiotherapy in cancer treatment.
2) Will be able to summarize the preparation process for radiotherapy application.
3) Apply the necessary tests to plan the treatment.
4) Examples of the use and adjustment of radiotherapy devices.
5) Will be able to explain radiotherapy applications with different devices. Describes the 3D conformal radiotherapy application. Describes the intensity modulated radiotherapy application. Describes the radiotherapy application performed with VMAT technique.
6) Will be able to explain radiotherapy patient preparation and patient information phases.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to radiation oncology	Lecture notes will be shared with students during the lesson.
2)	Patient preparation and setup	Lecture notes will be shared with students during the lesson.
3)	Patient Simulation	Lecture notes will be shared with students during the lesson.
4)	Immobilization	Lecture notes will be shared with students during the lesson.
5)	Die Casting	Lecture notes will be shared with students during the lesson.
6)	Mold Chamber	Lecture notes will be shared with students during the lesson.
7)	Radiotherapy Devices	Lecture notes will be shared with students during the lesson.
8)	Midterm	Lecture notes of the lecturer
9)	Dosage Calculations	Lecture notes will be shared with students during the lesson.
10)	Dosimeters	Lecture notes will be shared with students during the lesson.
11)	Treatment Techniques	Lecture notes will be shared with students during the lesson.
12)	Conventional Simulation	Lecture notes will be shared with students during the lesson.
13)	Conventional Treatment	Lecture notes will be shared with students during the lesson.
14)	Final	Lecture notes of the lecturer

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Ders notları ve Ders çıktıları öğrencilerle ders esnasında paylaşılacaktır.
References:	Course notes and course outputs will be shared with students during the course.

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.	3
4) Knows the effects of radiation on biological systems and takes necessary measures for protection against radiation for patients and employees.
5) Use medical imaging systems related to the field and evaluate the images taken.	3	3	3	3	3	3
6) Professionals, patients, patient relatives and other health care professionals communicate effectively when practicing their profession.	3	3	3	3	3	3
7) Keeps track of the data related to the studies done in the field and analyzes the data with the latest methods	3	3	3	3	3	3
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.	2	2	2	2	2	2
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).	2	2	2	2	2	2
11) The student can transfer the current and updated information about the profession by means of written and verbal communication.	2	2	2	2	2	2
12) Has the basic knowledge, ethical principles and acts in accordance with the laws, regulations and legislation related to his / her profession.	2	2	2	2	2	2
13) Has experience in working with other fields that may be related to the field.	2	2	2	2	2	2
14) Has awareness of lifelong learning.	3	3	3	3	3	3
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.	3	3	3	3	3	3

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	2
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.	3
4)	Knows the effects of radiation on biological systems and takes necessary measures for protection against radiation for patients and employees.	3
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).	3
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.	3
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
Laboratory	12	24
Application	12	96
Study Hours Out of Class	12	36
Midterms	1	4
Final	1	8
Total Workload		168