Information Package / Course Catalogue
Radiotherapy
Course Code: TG002
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to give knowledge and skills about radiotherapy in classroom and hospital conditions.

Course Content

Radiotherapy and Radiotherapy: Fixed SSD, Isocentric, Oblique, Tangential Irradiation Techniques I, Radiotherapy Simulation, Immobilization, Individual Block Procedures, Application of Treatment Plan

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Halit KIZILET
Learning Outcomes
1.Apply radiotherapy treatment plan.
2.Radiotherapy takes the necessary precautions in accordance with the radiation safety and radiation protection rules.
3.Simulates radiotherapy.
4.Acquire the effect of radiation on the tumor.
5.Learn to define radiotherapy.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Principles and Radiation Oncology, Perez and Brady 2008 Clinical Radiation Oncology, Gunderson & Tepper, 2007 (Churchill Livingstone) Principles and Oncology Practice
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic principles of radiotherapy
Week 2 - Theoretical
Radiotherapy Simulation (Bas-neck, thorax, breast)
Week 3 - Theoretical
Radiotherapy Simulation (GIS, GUS)
Week 4 - Theoretical
Radiotherapy Simulation (FAQ, Soft Tissue, Skin)
Week 5 - Theoretical
External Radiotherapy Immobilization I
Week 6 - Theoretical
External Radiotherapy Immobilization II
Week 7 - Theoretical
External Radiotherapy Immobilization III
Week 8 - Theoretical
Individual Block Operations I
Week 9 - Theoretical
Individual Block Operations II
Week 10 - Theoretical
Application of Treatment Plan (Radiotherapy Devices)
Week 11 - Theoretical
Application of Treatment Plan (Private Radiotherapy Applications)
Week 12 - Theoretical
Application of Treatment Plan (Private Radiotherapy Applications)
Week 13 - Theoretical
Application of Treatment Plan (Radiotherapy Rapids)
Week 14 - Theoretical
Application of Treatment Plan (Early / Late Side Effects of Radiotherapy)
Week 15 - Theoretical
Application of Treatment Plan (Early / Late Side Effects of Radiotherapy)
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143270
Midterm Examination1213
Final Examination1213
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)76
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026