Radiotherapy, Planning and the Safe Medical Use of Ionizing RadiationLaajuus (5 cr)

Objectives

Students
-know the operation principles and structure of the equipment and auxiliary equipment used in radiotherapy
-know the principles of planning the radiotherapy
-master the legislation and regulations governing radiotherapy and are able to work safely in radiotherapy as team members
-are able to read treatment plans and report the given treatment in the treatment card
-can as team members, operate correctly and safely radiotherapy equipment with auxiliary equipment in training situations

Content

-Radiation therapy devices with auxiliary equipment
-Phases of radiation therapy and dose planning
-Radiation therapy dose plan and documentation of radiation therapy
-Safe medical use of ionizing radiation in radiation therapy

Prerequisites

-Radiation Protection
-Topographic Anatomy
-Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Examinations (suitable parts)