KLİNİK ONKOLOJİ PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
RDP158	KLİNİK ONKOLOJİ	2	3	3	5

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	Lecturer SENAR GÜNENÇ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of the course is to provide information about the workings of radiation oncology, the classification of cancer according to its location, and treatment approaches.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course includes an introduction to clinical oncology, head and neck cancers, gastrointestinal tumors, lung cancers, metastatic cancers, and skin cancers.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
It explains cancer epidemiology.
It evaluates curative tumors.
It identifies metastatic tumors.
They will become proficient in clinical oncology.
It evaluates head and neck cancers.
It evaluates gastrointestinal tumors.
It identifies lung cancers.
It explains skin cancers.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review, individual research	Introduction to Clinical Oncology	Explanation, questions and answers.
2	Literature review, individual research	Head and Neck Cancers	Explanation, questions and answers.
3	Literature review, individual research	Lung Cancers	Explanation, questions and answers.
4	Literature review, individual research	Breast Tumors	Explanation, questions and answers.
5	Literature review, individual research	Gastrointestinal Tumors	Explanation, questions and answers.
6	Literature review, individual research	Urological Tumors	Explanation, questions and answers.
7	Literature review, individual research	Gynecological Tumors	Explanation, questions and answers.
8	Literature review, individual research	Metastatic Cancers	Explanation, questions and answers.
9	Literature review, individual research	Bone Tumors	Explanation, questions and answers.
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Literature review, individual research	Soft Tissue Tumors	Explanation, questions and answers.
12	Literature review, individual research	Skin Cancers	Explanation, questions and answers.
13	Literature review, individual research	Lymphoma	Explanation, questions and answers.
14	Literature review, individual research	Leukemia	Explanation, questions and answers.
15	Literature review, individual research	Childhood Cancers	Explanation, questions and answers.
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Abeloff, M. D., Armitage, J. O., Niederhuber, J. E., Kastan, M. B., & Li, S. (2019). Abeloff’s Clinical Oncology (6th ed.). Elsevier.
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

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.					4
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.						5
2	Radiation oncologists communicate effectively with medical radiation physicists, patients, colleagues, and other segments of the community.				3
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.					4
3	He/She monitors and evaluates technological developments in his field.						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.				3
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.					4
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.						5
2	It facilitates teamwork.						5
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.				3

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	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	3	42
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	2	28
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	2	14
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	51	0	128