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RÖNTGEN CİHAZ YAPISI PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
RDP152 RÖNTGEN CİHAZ YAPISI 2 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 : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Lecturer BAŞAK GÖKSEL KARAAĞAÇ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. VESİLE KÜÇÜK
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: The aim is to introduce the devices used in the field of medical imaging and to explain their working principles.
Contents of the Course Unit: X-ray machines and their operating principles, the purpose and applications of X-ray machines, X-ray filtration, collimation, grid structure, grid types and functions, the purpose, applications and operating principles of fluoroscopy machines, computed tomography (CT) machines and their operating principles, the purpose and applications of computed tomography machines, positron emission and single-photon emission tomography (SEO) machines and their operating principles, the purpose and applications of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines, ultrasound machines and their operating principles, the purpose and applications of ultrasound machines, mammography and bone densitometry machines and their operating principles.

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

Explains how X-rays are produced.
It lists the devices used in the field of medical imaging.
Explains the X-ray machine and its operating principles.
Explains the fluoroscopy device and its operating principles.
Explains the Computed Tomography (CT) scanner and its operating principles.
Explains Positron Emission and Single Photon Emission Tomography (SEE) devices and their operating principles.
Explains Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) devices and their operating principles.
Explains the ultrasound device and its operating principles.
Explains mammography and bone densitometry devices and their operating principles.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Devices used in X-ray generation and imaging. -
2 - X-ray machine and its working principle -
3 - The purpose and applications of X-ray machines. -
4 - X-ray filtration, collimation, grid structure, grid types and functions. -
5 - The purpose, areas of application, and working principle of a fluoroscopy device. -
6 - Computed tomography (CT) scanner and its working principle. -
7 - The purpose and applications of computed tomography (CT) scanners. -
8 - Positron emission tomography (PET-CT) device and its working principle. -
9 - Single Photon Emission Tomography (SPECT-CT) device and its working principle. -
10 - MID-TERM EXAM -
11 - Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) device and its working principle. -
12 - The purpose and applications of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) devices. -
13 - Ultrasound devices and their operating principles. -
14 - Working principles of mammography and bone densitometry devices. -
15 - Radiology Information System (RIS) software, Archiving System (PACS) -
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Bushberg, J. T., Seibert, J. A., Leidholdt, E. M., & Boone, J. M. (2021). The essential physics of medical imaging (4th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.
Khan, F. M., & Gibbons, J. P. (2019). Khan’s the physics of radiation therapy (6th ed.). Wolters Kluwer.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description Examination Method
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
He/She explains the basic knowledge in the field of health sciences where the employee will work as a support staff member.
5
2
He/She defines the medical terminology in the field of health sciences, where he/she will work as a support staff member.
4

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
It utilizes access routes and tools for information and technology related to radiation oncology.
4
2
Radiation oncologists communicate effectively with medical radiation physicists, patients, colleagues, and other segments of the community.
4
3
They become proficient in forming a team and working together with the physician.
5

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
It describes the equipment used in radiation oncology.
4
2
He/She uses the equipment in his field effectively.
5
3
He/She monitors and evaluates technological developments in his field.
4

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.
5
2
They effectively use the necessary computer software and hardware in their professional practice.
4
3
Radiation oncologists communicate effectively with medical radiation physicists, patients, colleagues, and other segments of the community.
3
4
The student develops preventive approaches to creating safe working environments in terms of occupational health.
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.
4
2
It facilitates teamwork.
4
3
He/She keeps up with information related to the profession.
4
4
They communicate with colleagues by keeping up with information in their field using a foreign language.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

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

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

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

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
They apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired 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 2 28
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 14 1 14
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 0 0 0
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 44 0 72
Total Workload of the Course Unit 72
Workload (h) / 25.5 2,8
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 3,0