| Explains the purpose and clinical significance of treatment planning in radiotherapy. |
| Describes the stages of the treatment planning process (CT simulation, contouring, dose calculation, plan optimization, and validation). |
| Explains the basic components and operating principles of treatment planning systems (TPS). |
| It distinguishes between target volumes and the definitions of at-risk organs (GTV, CTV, PTV, OAR). |
| Explains the planning approaches for different radiotherapy techniques (3D-CRT, IMRT, VMAT, etc.). |
| Interprets dose distributions, isodose curves, and dose-volume histograms (DVH). |
| It describes dose restrictions and clinical acceptance criteria in treatment plans. |
| Evaluates the role of patient positioning and immobilization in treatment planning. |
| Defines the quality assurance and validation processes for treatment plans. |
| The radiotherapy treatment planning process adheres to ethical and legal responsibilities and involves teamwork. |