RADIATION AND IMAGE FORMATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
RDP101	RADIATION AND IMAGE FORMATION	1	3	2	6

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	Assist.Prof. VESİLE KÜÇÜK
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. VESİLE KÜÇÜK
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Radiotherapy Technician health- disease, cancer, oncological treatment, the function of organs and their functions, to learn more about the methods used in the diagnosis of cancer.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Radiotherapy Purpose and History of Radiotherapy Course, Definition in Radiotherapy Daily Practice, Clinical Practice in Radiotherapy, Radio-physics and radiobiology: Fixed SSD İzosentrik, oblique, tangential irradiation techniques, Radiation Therapy Equipment, Target Volume Definition in treatment isodose curves and dose distributions, Planning in Radiotherapy, Three dimensional Planning-Intensity Modulated RT, Radiation Effects on tumor and Basic Clinical Radiobiology, Radiation Response of normal tissue - Side Effects

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Natural sources of radiation and x-ray production (x-ray tubes, linear accelerators) describes, sort uses of radiation in medicine.
Describes methods used to treat cancer.
Understand the effects of radiation on the tumor.
Brachytherapy devices and identifies the radioactive sources used. Counts the radiation measurement, the measurement system memorizes and recognizes the unit of radiation dose. Recognize the phantom measurements.
Stereotactic radiotherapy devices (gamma knife, CyberKnife) may list.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review, individual research.	Aim And A Brief History of Radiotherapy Radiotherapy Course	Lecture & question and answer
2	Literature review, individual research.	Definition in Radiotherapy Practice Day	Lecture & question and answer
3	Literature review, individual research.	Clinical Practice in Radiotherapy	Lecture & question and answer
4	Literature review, individual research.	Radiation Therapy Equipment	Lecture & question and answer
5	Literature review, individual research.	Target Volume Definition Treatment	Lecture & question and answer
6	Literature review, individual research.	Etiological factors in cancer and cancer epidemiology - 1	Lecture & question and answer
7	Literature review, individual research.	Etiological factors in cancer and cancer epidemiology - 2	Lecture & question and answer
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review, individual research.	Cancer prevention, the importance of early detection and screening, imaging modalities used in the diagnosis and staging of cancer - 1	Lecture & question and answer
10	Literature review, individual research.	Cancer prevention, the importance of early detection and screening, imaging modalities used in the diagnosis and staging of cancer - 2	Lecture & question and answer
11	Literature review, individual research.	Radiotherapy Planning, Three-Dimensional Planning-Intensity Modulated RT	Lecture & question and answer
12	Literature review, individual research.	Radiation Response of normal tissue - Side Effects	Lecture & question and answer
13	Literature review, individual research.	The methods used in cancer treatment - 1	Lecture & question and answer
14	Literature review, individual research.	The methods used in cancer treatment - 2	Lecture & question and answer
15	Literature review, individual research.	In practical	Lecture & question and answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Principles and Practice of Radiation Oncology, Perez & Brady, 2008 Clinical Radiation Oncology
Gunderson & Tepper, 2007 (Churchill Livingstone) Principles and Practice of Oncology
DeVita-Hellman (LWW) 2007 Basic Clinical Radiobiology, G. Gordon Steel 2002, (Arnold) Radiobiology for the Radiologist, Eric J. Hall, LWW 2007

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.					4
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.						5
3	Along with a team of physicians to work together in the creation and is authoritative.						5

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.				3
2	Has the ability to use a computer.			2

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	The team has proficiency in performing work.				3
3	The information profession has the habit to follow.					4

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

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	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	3	42
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	3	21
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	1	1	1
TOTAL	52	0	150