ECTS - University of Pisa
Scheda programma d'esame
RADIOTHERAPY
STEFANO URSINO
Academic year2016/17
CourseIMAGING AND RADIOTHERAPY TECHNIQUES
Code182FF
Credits6
PeriodSemester 2
LanguageItalian

ModulesAreaTypeHoursTeacher(s)
PRINCIPI DI RADIOTERAPIAMED/36LEZIONI24
STEFANO URSINO unimap
TECNICHE DI RADIOTERAPIAMED/50LEZIONI24
MAURIZIO MARIANI unimap
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge
The student who successfully completes the course will be able to demonstrate a solid knowledge of technical and biological principles of radiotherapy as well as basic applications in clinical practice. Furthermore the student will be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge of functioning of orthovoltage and megavoltage treatment machines and the different steps of radiotherapy process.
Assessment criteria of knowledge
The student will be assessed on his/her demonstrated ability to discuss the main course contents using the appropriate terminology. During the oral exam the student must be able to demonstrate his/her knowledge of the course material and be able to discuss the reading matter thoughtfully and with property expression. The student's ability to explain correctly the main topics presented during the course will be assesed.

Methods:

  • Final oral exam
Teaching methods

Delivery: face to face

Learning activities:

  • Practical

Attendance: Advised

Teaching methods:

  • Lectures
Syllabus
The course covers the general basic notions of physical, technical, biological and clinical principle of radiotherapy. Classification of ionizing radiation, radiobiological effects (Physical,Chemical and Biological Phase),basis of radiopathology,isodose curves, build up, dose rate, radiation penumbra, treatment volumes (GTV,CTV and PTV) and organ at risk volumes, wedges,static and dynamic treatment techniques, conventional and virtual simulation,2D and 3D radiotherapy, Plesiotherapy, Roengentherapy, Unit of Cobaltotherapy, Linear Accelerator, Portal Imaging and Digital Radiographic reconstructions (DRR), Image Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT).
Bibliography
Recommended reading includes: -Radiation Therapy Planning (Gunilla C. Bentel, McGraw-Hill Health Pr) -Perez and Brady’s “ Principle and Practice of Radiation Oncology” Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams&Wilkins -Elementi di Radioterapia Oncologica. Manuale per Tecnici sanitari di Radiologia Medica [Balducci - SEU Società Editrice Universo]
Work placement
Period of attendance in Radiotherapy Unit focused on learning the role of the technician in radiotherapy process as well as the applications of the radiotherapy basic principles in clinical practice.
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