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RADYOTERAPİDE TEDAVİ PLANLAMASI COURSE IDENTIFICATION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
RDP254 RADYOTERAPİDE TEDAVİ PLANLAMASI 4 3 3 5

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

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.