RADIOTHERAPY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
TGP208	RADIOTHERAPY	3	2	2	4

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer BAŞAK GÖKSEL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer BAŞAK GÖKSEL
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Give an overview of radiotherapy treatment planning and topography.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Have basic information about the radiotherapy. Simulators used in radiotherapy CT simulator, Co-60, Linear Accelerator devices, radiation treatment for what type are made, treatment planning stages, isodose curves, learn the solution of the problems of reliability and quality.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Make Radiotherapy Simulation
Applications to do the necessary to ensure immobilization
Implement the Plan of Operations and Treatment of Individual Block Making

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Atomic and nuclear structure, radioactivity	-
2	-	Obtain to X-rays	-
3	-	Introduction to radiotherapy	-
4	-	Therapy Equipment, low-energy X-ray devices	-
5	-	Therapy Equipment, low-energy X-ray devices	-
6	-	CT and CT simulator devices	-
7	-	Conventional Simulators	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	The interaction of radiation with matter	-
10	-	Dose Units	-
11	-	Concepts used in radiotherapy	-
12	-	Patient stabilization and positioning tools, immobilization	-
13	-	Implementation of Treatment Plan	-
14	-	Implementation of Treatment Plan	-
15	-	Implementation of Treatment Plan	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Master human body systems and fundamental structure and anatomy.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Distinguish between the results of different imaging anatomical structures.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The aim is train qualified technique staff who is able to use knowledge and communication skills, to apply developing technology in related field, to synthesize knowledge, to coordinate easily with radiologists and other health staff who can use eye and hand coordination easily, to detect the problems and search solutions immediately.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	General physics and chemistry to explain the concept.					4
2	Competence in computer skills.				3
3	Competence in taking medical history, preparing patient files etc. in one's field of medicine.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The qualified technique personnel who are able to work in all the sub-branches of radioagnostic fileds, to coordinate easily with radiologists and other health staff, to become a team member against problems by collecting data and reaching a result and to fulfil the missions independently.						5
2	Radiology units within health care institutions related tools, equipment and techniques deemed necessary by the physician to make shots, and analyze the data obtained.						5
3	The use the basic level knowledge and skills in the relevant field, interpret and evaluate data and indentify and solve potential problems.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Brings the consciousness of life-long learning, determines learning needs, paves way to knowledge sources.	0
2	Develops the fundatemtal field knowledge and skills in a critical level.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Aim is to be able to use knowledge and communication skills, to have to technical supply in order to use the developing technology in field, to have the ability to synthesize knowledge, to use eye and hand coordination easily.					4
2	Competence in realizing team effort.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Aim is to be able to have the fundamental Professional competence in radioagnostic; to be capable and to take responsility; to obey the rules ot protect human health.						5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	4	56
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	2	2
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	2	2
Short Exam	3	1	3
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	35	0	107