RADYOTERAPİDE KALİTE KONTROL PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
RDP212	RADYOTERAPİDE KALİTE KONTROL	3	2	2	3

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 RAHMİYE NUR AKTAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to give information about the quality control processes and qualification of the devices used in radiotherapy.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Radiation definition and classification, introduction to radiation oncology and learning these concepts, basic radiotherapy physics, radiotherapy technician's duties and responsibilities, quality reliability in radiotherapy, devices and measurement systems used in radiotherapy, communication with the patient and informing the patient, etc. includes topics.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Comprehends the interaction of radiation with matter.
Understands the concepts of basic radiation standards in radiation fields.
Gains knowledge about the stopping mechanisms of different types of radiation.
Understands the working principles of radiation sensors.
Gains knowledge about radiation protection and informing patients.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review, individual research.	Introduction to radiation oncology with the definition and classification of radiation and learning these concepts	Lecture & question and answer
2	Literature review, individual research.	Basic radiotherapy physics	Lecture & question and answer
3	Literature review, individual research.	Radiobiology	Lecture & question and answer
4	Literature review, individual research.	Radiotherapy devices	Lecture & question and answer
5	Literature review, individual research.	Cell killing models of radiation and treatment volumes in radiotherapy treatment planning	Lecture & question and answer
6	Literature review, individual research.	New approaches in radiotherapy treatment planning	Lecture & question and answer
7	Literature review, individual research.	Roles and responsibilities of radiotherapy technician	Lecture & question and answer
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review, individual research.	Particle radiation therapy	Lecture & question and answer
10	Literature review, individual research.	Devices and measurement systems used in radiotherapy	Lecture & question and answer
11	Literature review, individual research.	Quality reliability in radiotherapy	Lecture & question and answer
12	Literature review, individual research.	Radiation protection	Lecture & question and answer
13	Literature review, individual research.	Communicating and informing the patient	Lecture & question and answer
14	Literature review, individual research.	EMergencies in radiotherapy	Lecture & question and answer
15	Literature review, individual research.	Notes to the technician	Lecture & question and answer
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	Where he served as intermediate element in the field of health sciences be equipped with the basic knowledge and practice competence has this information.			2
2	Where he served as intermediate element in the field of health sciences in the knowledge of medical terminology, has the competence to dominate and use.				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Radiation oncology regarding ways and means of access to information and technology uses.					4
2	Radiation oncologists, medical radiation physicists, patients, colleagues and be able to communicate effectively with other sectors of society has competence.				3
3	Along with a team of physicians to work together in the creation and is authoritative.			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	In recognition of the devices used in radiation oncology, and related technological developments in the use of knowledge and skills has to follow.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	With regard to radiation oncology clinical history, files, etc. to prepare patient information is capable of making.					4
2	Has the ability to use a computer.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Adopting and applying ethical principles and professional values ​​is authoritative.						5
2	The team has proficiency in performing work.					4
3	The information profession has the habit to follow.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Can learn and develop lifelong self.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Technical attends sightseeing arrangements.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	In accordance with the information and skills can practice in hospitals.						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	2	28
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	4	1	4
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Short Exam	2	1	2
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	37	0	79