MEDICAL IMAGING TECHNIQUES
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

General Information about the Course

Course Code:

TGT206

Course Title:

Radiation Oncology

Course Semester:

4. Semester / Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	2	3	3

Language of instruction:

Prerequisite of the course:

Type of course:

Necessary

Level of course:

Associate

TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Short Cycle

EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree

Course Lecturer(s):

Öğr.Gör. Armağan AYDIN

Purpose and content of the course

Course Objectives:	What does cancer mean to students studying medical imaging techniques? What are the cancer treatment methods? Gaining knowledge and skills about how these methods are applied in which type of cancer.
Course Objective:	To be able to comprehend the damage caused by the cancer cell at the cellular and molecular level. To be able to comprehend how healthy cells, cancer cells and normal tissues are affected in treatments using radiation.
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face

Learning Outcomes



Knowledge *(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)*
1) Defines the structure of cancer cell.
2) Tells how many types of radiotherapy devices are available.
3) Knows the principles of radiation therapy and explains it with her/his own words.
4) Knows which treatment method should be applied according to the location of the cancer.
Skills *(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)*
1) Explain the working system of devices used in radiation therapy.
2) Explain the effects of radiation at the cellular level.
Competences *(Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)*
1) To be able to interpret images in diagnostic radiology.
2) To be able to distinguish cases with different structures from cancer or normal tissue on radiological images.

Course Topics

Week

Subject

What is Cancer? What is a carcinogen? What are the most common types of cancer in men and women?

Use of Radiation in Treatment, Workflow in Oncology Departments.

What is Radiotherapy? Who does the radiotherapy team consist of?

Therapeutic Devices Using High Energy Ionizing Radiation.

Head and Neck Cancers and Treatment Methods.

Larynx Cancer and its treatment.

Lung Cancer and its treatment.

10)

Stomach cancer and its treatment.

11)

Liver, Pancreas, Spleen Cancer and Treatment.

12)

GIS (gastrointestinal system) Cancer and its treatment.

13)

Esophageal Cancer and its treatment

14)

Skin cancer and its treatment

References:

1) Prof. Mustafa Demir, Nükleer Tıp Ugulamaları dördüncü baskı, 2014 İstanbul,
2) Khan, Faiz M, Khan’s The Physics of Radiation Therapy, Fifth edition, 2014 by LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS, a WOLTERS KLUWER business
3) NEMA Standards Publication NU1-2007. Performance measurements of gamma cameras. Rosslyn, VA: National Electrical Manufacturers Association; 2007.
4) Bhatia B.S., Bugby S.L., Lees J.E., Perkins A.C. (2015): A scheme for assessing the performance characteristics of small field-of-view gamma cameras, Physica Medica, 31(1): 98–103.
5) International Atomic Energy Agency, Nuclear Medicine Physics A Handbook for Teachers and Students

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Program Outcomes
1) Gains the basic knowledges of the human body and its functioning necessary for the practice of the profession.
2) Learns to use devices used for medical imaging for diagnosis and treatment under physician control.
3) In the preparation and application of devices such as X-ray, Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance, Mammography, Ultrasonography and Has knowledge about the methods used in various units of the Nuclear Medicine department.
4) Knows the physiological, physical and chemical interactions and mechanisms in the diagnosis and treatment process.
5) Applies the methods related to Medical Imaging Techniques.
6) Prepares the environment that will enable individuals receiving diagnosis and treatment services to receive services in a way that respects their personal rights.
7) Knows and meets learning needs by critically evaluating basic knowledge and skills.
8) Takes responsibility as a team member to solve the complex problems encountered during the application and unforeseen, taking into account the necessary anatomy and the risks associated with the devices for the effective use of radiological devices used in the field of diagnosis and treatment.
9) Informatics and communication with computer software at minimum European Computer Use License Basic Level required by the field uses technologies.
10) Evaluates the basic level of knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach, determines and meets the learning needs.
11) He/she conveys his/her thoughts through written and verbal communication at the level of basic knowledge and skills related to his/her field.
12) Has social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting data related to his field and announcing the results.
13) Uses written and verbal communication correctly and effectively at the level of basic knowledge and skills that he/she has in patient-technician/technician-physician communication during radiological applications.
14) Have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.

Course Teaching, Learning Methods

Q & A
Case Problem Solving/ Drama- Role/ Case Management
Laboratory
Quantitative Problem Solving
Fieldwork
Group Study / Assignment
Individual Assignment
WEB-based Learning
Internship
Practice in Field
Project Preparation
Report Writing
Seminar
Supervision
Social Activity
Occupational Activity
Occupational Trip
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment et.)
Reading
Thesis Preparation
Field Study
Student Club and Council Activities
Other
Logbook
Interview and Oral Conversation
Research
Watching a movie
Bibliography preparation
Oral, inscribed and visual knowledge production
Taking photographs
Sketching
Mapping and marking
Reading maps
Copying textures
Creating a library of materials
Presentation

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance		% 0
Laboratory		% 0
Application		% 0
Practice Exam		% 0
Quizzes		% 0
Homework Assignments		% 0
Presentation		% 0
Project		% 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)		% 0
Field Study		% 0
Article Critical		% 0
Article Writing		% 0
Module Group Study		% 0
Brainstorming		% 0
Role Playing + Dramatizing		% 0
Out of Class Study		% 0
Preliminary Work, Reinforcement		% 0
Application Repetition etc.		% 0
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)		% 0
Project Preparation + Presentation		% 0
Report Preparation + Presentation		% 0
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting		% 0
Oral examination		% 0
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
Report Submission		% 0
Bütünleme		% 0
Kanaat Notu		% 0
Committee		% 0
Yazma Ödev Dosyası		% 0
Portfolio		% 0
Take-Home Exam		% 0
Logbook		% 0
Discussion		% 0
Participation		% 0
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Calculation of Workload and ECTS Credits

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	16	48
Laboratory
Application
Practice Exam
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Article Critical
Article Writing
Module Group Study
Brainstorming	6	18
Role Playing + Dramatizing
Out-of-Class Study (Pre-study, Reinforcement, Practice Review, etc.)
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)
Project Preparation + Presentation
Report Preparation + Presentation
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting	16	16
Oral examination
Preparing for Midterm Exams	1	3
MIDTERM EXAM (Visa)	1	1
Preparing for the General Exam	1	3
GENERAL EXAM (Final)	1	1
Participation
Discussion
Portfolio
Take-Home Exam
Logbook
Total Workload		90
ECTS (30 saat = 1 AKTS )		3