Course Description
Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
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QUALITY CONTROL and ASSURANCE in RADIOTHERAPY | RAD2263490 | Spring Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 9 |
Prerequisites Courses | |
Recommended Elective Courses | |
Language of Course | Turkish |
Course Level | Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
Course Type | Required |
Course Coordinator | |
Name of Lecturer(s) | |
Assistant(s) | |
Aim | To learn about quality assurance applications |
Course Content | This course contains; Quality assurance,Output - Simulator QA,Linac QC – Set-up positions,IGRT methods,Intrafraction and interfraction errors and comperative set-up methods,Brain- head&neck- craniospinal set-up,Set-up for thorax and breast irradiation,Set-up for upper-lower abdomen irradiation,Set-up for gynaecologic&anal duct irradiation,Wide fields,Quality assurance for brachytherapy,Stereotactic radiosurgery,Childhood tumors,Total body irradiation. |
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
1.1.Implements quality assurance applications of Simulator and CT | 10, 16, 9 | A |
1.2.Implements quality assurance applications of Linac | 10, 16, 9 | A |
1. Learns about quality assurance applications used in radiotherapy | 12, 16, 9 | A |
2. Makes provisions for position faults | 10, 16, 9 | A |
3. Implements set-ups for regional exposures | 10, 16, 9 | A |
Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
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1 | Quality assurance | Mebis Notes |
2 | Output - Simulator QA | Mebis Notes |
3 | Linac QC – Set-up positions | Mebis Notes |
4 | IGRT methods | Mebis Notes |
5 | Intrafraction and interfraction errors and comperative set-up methods | Mebis Notes |
6 | Brain- head&neck- craniospinal set-up | Mebis Notes |
7 | Set-up for thorax and breast irradiation | Mebis Notes |
8 | Set-up for upper-lower abdomen irradiation | Mebis Notes |
9 | Set-up for gynaecologic&anal duct irradiation | Mebis Notes |
10 | Wide fields | Mebis Notes |
11 | Quality assurance for brachytherapy | Mebis Notes |
12 | Stereotactic radiosurgery | Mebis Notes |
13 | Childhood tumors | Mebis Notes |
14 | Total body irradiation | Mebis Notes |
Resources |
Temel ve Klinik Radyoterapi, Rıza Çetinöz, Türk Radyasyon Onkolojisi Derneği(TROD) |
Lecture notes |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications |
No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
1 | The student acquires theoretical and practical knowledge related to radiotherapy field at a basic level. | | | | | X |
2 | The student owns information about moral discipline and ethical rules related to radiotherapy field. | | | | | X |
3 | Using basic theoretical and practical knowledge about the field of radiotherapy, the student performs mechanical controls of devices and equipment used in radiotherapy, and takes part in the immobilization and treatment processes of patients who will receive radiotherapy. | | | | | X |
4 | The student manages a duty independently by using the knowledge about his field at a basic level. | | | | | X |
5 | The student evaluates the knowledge about his field at a basic level with a critical approach, he designates his learning needs and directs his learning. | | | | X | |
6 | Communicates professionally with patients and their relatives, taking into account their cultural sensitivities. | X | | | | |
7 | Acts in accordance with and participates in quality assurance processes in the radiotherapy department. | | | | | X |
8 | The student has sufficient consciousness about individual and public health, environmental protection and work safety issues. | | | | | |
9 | The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities. | | | | | |
10 | Conducts the preparation process for a radiotherapy application. | | | | | |
11 | Performs patient preparation and patient information stages. | | | | | |
12 | Conducts imaging applications for a radiotherapy application. | | | | | |
13 | Performs radiotherapy applications with different devices. | | | | | |
14 | Performs radiotherapy with different treatment techniques. | | | | | |
15 | Performs radiosurgery applications. | | | | | |
16 | Works in brachytherapy applications. | | | | | |
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation |
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | | 40 |
Rate of Final Exam to Success | | 60 |
Total | | 100 |
ECTS / Workload Table |
Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) |
Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 14 | 4 | 56 |
Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Quiz | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Midterm Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
General Exam | 1 | 60 | 60 |
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 14 | 4 | 56 |
Total Workload(Hour) | 258 |
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(258/30) | 9 |
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. |
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
---|
QUALITY CONTROL and ASSURANCE in RADIOTHERAPY | RAD2263490 | Spring Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 9 |
Prerequisites Courses | |
Recommended Elective Courses | |
Language of Course | Turkish |
Course Level | Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
Course Type | Required |
Course Coordinator | |
Name of Lecturer(s) | |
Assistant(s) | |
Aim | To learn about quality assurance applications |
Course Content | This course contains; Quality assurance,Output - Simulator QA,Linac QC – Set-up positions,IGRT methods,Intrafraction and interfraction errors and comperative set-up methods,Brain- head&neck- craniospinal set-up,Set-up for thorax and breast irradiation,Set-up for upper-lower abdomen irradiation,Set-up for gynaecologic&anal duct irradiation,Wide fields,Quality assurance for brachytherapy,Stereotactic radiosurgery,Childhood tumors,Total body irradiation. |
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
1.1.Implements quality assurance applications of Simulator and CT | 10, 16, 9 | A |
1.2.Implements quality assurance applications of Linac | 10, 16, 9 | A |
1. Learns about quality assurance applications used in radiotherapy | 12, 16, 9 | A |
2. Makes provisions for position faults | 10, 16, 9 | A |
3. Implements set-ups for regional exposures | 10, 16, 9 | A |
Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
---|
1 | Quality assurance | Mebis Notes |
2 | Output - Simulator QA | Mebis Notes |
3 | Linac QC – Set-up positions | Mebis Notes |
4 | IGRT methods | Mebis Notes |
5 | Intrafraction and interfraction errors and comperative set-up methods | Mebis Notes |
6 | Brain- head&neck- craniospinal set-up | Mebis Notes |
7 | Set-up for thorax and breast irradiation | Mebis Notes |
8 | Set-up for upper-lower abdomen irradiation | Mebis Notes |
9 | Set-up for gynaecologic&anal duct irradiation | Mebis Notes |
10 | Wide fields | Mebis Notes |
11 | Quality assurance for brachytherapy | Mebis Notes |
12 | Stereotactic radiosurgery | Mebis Notes |
13 | Childhood tumors | Mebis Notes |
14 | Total body irradiation | Mebis Notes |
Resources |
Temel ve Klinik Radyoterapi, Rıza Çetinöz, Türk Radyasyon Onkolojisi Derneği(TROD) |
Lecture notes |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications |
No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
1 | The student acquires theoretical and practical knowledge related to radiotherapy field at a basic level. | | | | | X |
2 | The student owns information about moral discipline and ethical rules related to radiotherapy field. | | | | | X |
3 | Using basic theoretical and practical knowledge about the field of radiotherapy, the student performs mechanical controls of devices and equipment used in radiotherapy, and takes part in the immobilization and treatment processes of patients who will receive radiotherapy. | | | | | X |
4 | The student manages a duty independently by using the knowledge about his field at a basic level. | | | | | X |
5 | The student evaluates the knowledge about his field at a basic level with a critical approach, he designates his learning needs and directs his learning. | | | | X | |
6 | Communicates professionally with patients and their relatives, taking into account their cultural sensitivities. | X | | | | |
7 | Acts in accordance with and participates in quality assurance processes in the radiotherapy department. | | | | | X |
8 | The student has sufficient consciousness about individual and public health, environmental protection and work safety issues. | | | | | |
9 | The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities. | | | | | |
10 | Conducts the preparation process for a radiotherapy application. | | | | | |
11 | Performs patient preparation and patient information stages. | | | | | |
12 | Conducts imaging applications for a radiotherapy application. | | | | | |
13 | Performs radiotherapy applications with different devices. | | | | | |
14 | Performs radiotherapy with different treatment techniques. | | | | | |
15 | Performs radiosurgery applications. | | | | | |
16 | Works in brachytherapy applications. | | | | | |
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation |
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | | 40 |
Rate of Final Exam to Success | | 60 |
Total | | 100 |
Numerical Data
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