QUALITY ASSURANCE IN RADIOTHERAPY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
RDP204	QUALITY ASSURANCE IN RADIOTHERAPY	4	2	2	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	Assist.Prof. VESİLE KÜÇÜK
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Radiation and radiation concept, the effect of radiation on the cells. Radiotherapy treatment planning in radiotherapy equipment and measurement systems used in radiotherapy quality assurance and radiation protection
Contents of the Course Unit:	Radiation and to become acquainted with the basic radiation physics by learning the oncological concepts and radiotherapy particle radiation treatment planning and radiotherapy quality assurance , radiation protection , communicating patient and teach their skills to inform the patient.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
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.
Purpose and application of quality and reliability.
To have knowledge of radiation protection and informing the patient be able to issue.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review, individual research.	Inputs and the learning of these concepts to the definition and classification of radiation oncology and radiation	Lecture & question and answer
2	Literature review, individual research.	Basic radiation 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 by radiation treatment volumes in radiotherapy treatment planning models and	Lecture & question and answer
6	Literature review, individual research.	New approaches in radiotherapy treatment planning	Lecture & question and answer
7	Literature review, individual research.	Duties and responsibilities of radiotherapy technicians	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.	Instruments and measurement systems used in radiotherapy	Lecture & question and answer
11	Literature review, individual research.	Quality assurance in radiotherapy	Lecture & question and answer
12	Literature review, individual research.	Radiation protection	Lecture & question and answer
13	Literature review, individual research.	To establish communication with the patient and the patient's informed	Lecture & question and answer
14	Literature review, individual research.	Emergencies in radiotherapy	Lecture & question and answer
15	Literature review, individual research.	Technician notes	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.						5
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.						5

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.				3
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.				3

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.			2
2	Has the ability to use a computer.						5

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.						5

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.	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	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	14	4	56
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	1	1	1
TOTAL	52	0	129