RADYOTERAPİDE TEDAVİ PLANLAMASI PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
RDP254	RADYOTERAPİDE TEDAVİ PLANLAMASI	4	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 BAŞAK GÖKSEL KARAAĞAÇ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is for students to learn the fundamental principles of treatment planning in radiotherapy; to be able to identify target volumes and at-risk organs using imaging data; and to create and evaluate appropriate dose distributions through treatment planning systems.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Treatment Planning Contents include the purpose of patient positioning and body contouring with patient support systems, treatment techniques in planning, tissue inhomogeneity, volume definitions in radiotherapy, ICRU 50 and ICRU 62, conformal radiotherapy, and isodose curves and dose distributions.

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.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review, individual research	Treatment Planning Contents	Explanation, questions and answers.
2	Literature review, individual research	Patient Support Systems	Explanation, questions and answers.
3	Literature review, individual research	Patient Positioning	Explanation, questions and answers.
4	Literature review, individual research	Patient Body Contouring	Explanation, questions and answers.
5	Literature review, individual research	Volume Definitions in Radiotherapy	Explanation, questions and answers.
6	Literature review, individual research	ICRU 50 and ICRU 62	Explanation, questions and answers.
7	Literature review, individual research	Treatment Techniques in Planning: Three-Dimensional Conformal Radiotherapy Planning	Explanation, questions and answers.
8	Literature review, individual research	Treatment Techniques in Planning: Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy Planning	Explanation, questions and answers.
9	Literature review, individual research	Treatment Techniques in Planning: Volumetric Modulated Arc Treatment Planning	Explanation, questions and answers.
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Literature review, individual research	Radiosurgery Treatment Planning	Explanation, questions and answers.
12	Literature review, individual research	Whole Body Irradiation	Explanation, questions and answers.
13	Literature review, individual research	Full Body Skin Irradiation	Explanation, questions and answers.
14	Literature review, individual research	Isodose Curves	Explanation, questions and answers.
15	Literature review, individual research	Dose Distributions	Explanation, questions and answers.
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Khan, F. M. (2003). The physics of radiation therapy (3rd ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Morris, S., Roques, T., Ahmad, S., & Loo, S. (2023). Practical radiotherapy planning (5th ed.). CRC Press.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
TOTAL	2	100

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.						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.						5
2	Radiation oncologists communicate effectively with medical radiation physicists, patients, colleagues, and other segments of the community.						5
3	They become proficient in forming a team and working together with the physician.					4

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.				3
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.						5
3	Radiation oncologists communicate effectively with medical radiation physicists, patients, colleagues, and other segments of the community.						5
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.				3
2	It facilitates teamwork.			2
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.	0

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	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	2	28
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	14	2	28
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	58	0	128