Telerediotherapy I Field of study: Medical Physics
Programme code: W4-S1FM19.2025

Module name: Telerediotherapy I
Module code: W4-FM-S1-7-23-32
Programme code: W4-S1FM19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2028/2029
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
During the lectures, the following topics are covered: Introduction to tele-radiotherapy planning. Planning stages (patient immobilization, imaging, contouring, dose calculation, simulation, verification). The role of imaging in patient positioning and verification in tele-radiotherapy (CT, MRI, PET, kV, CBCT, MVCT). Hounsfield scale (standard, extended). Calibration curves for CT scanners. Artifacts and their impact on dose distribution accuracy. Contouring. GTV, CTV, PTV, OAR, DVH. Conformal planning, dynamic IMRT techniques (step-and-shoot, sliding window), RapidArc (VMAT). Tomotherapy. System architecture. MVCT. Helical and direct techniques. Cyber Knife. System architecture. Concept of nodes. Overview of computerized treatment planning systems (TPS). Dose distribution calculation algorithms. AAA, PBC, Monte Carlo. Verification of dynamic techniques plans. Seven29 ionization chamber array, Octavius phantom (PTW), aS1000 EPID panel (Varian). Gamma index. Tele-radiotherapeutic techniques (standard, conformal, IMRT). Techniques for post-sparing treatment irradiation. Methods for dose calculation in 2D and 3D planning systems. Stereotactic radiotherapy and dosimetric verification of conformal techniques used in it. Dosimetric quality assurance of treatment planning systems in radiotherapy. Determination of dose distribution in total body irradiation (TBI) technique. Planning of conformal radiotherapy based on CT, MRI, PET imaging data. Treatment planning guidelines based on ICRU Report 83. As part of the project, the student prepares a presentation related to the topics discussed in the lecture, focusing on a specific aspect.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student understands the societal significance of medical physics as an interdisciplinary field playing a crucial role in modern medicine. [E1]
 W01 [4/5]
They comprehend the theoretical and physical processes involved in planning, dosimetric verification, and treatment using contemporary radiotherapeutic methods. They are familiar with the mathematical formalism used for analyzing physical models in treatment planning systems' verification. [E2]
 W04 [5/5] W07 [5/5] W09 [5/5] IW02 [5/5] IW05 [5/5]
They are acquainted with the treatment techniques employed in modern radiotherapy. [E3]
 W04 [5/5] W06 [5/5] W09 [5/5] IW02 [5/5]
They have knowledge of essential topics related to patient radiation protection in the context of treatment planning and verification processes. [E4]
 W06 [4/5] W08 [4/5] W09 [4/5]
Within their competencies, they understand the role of treatment planning. [E5]
 K02 [3/5] K04 [3/5] IK03 [3/5]
They can explain the principles of operation of advanced devices used in tele-radiotherapy and the need for employing various irradiation techniques based on the laws of physics. [E6]
 U06 [5/5] IU01 [5/5] IU02 [5/5] IU04 [5/5]
They are capable of acquiring information from specialized literature, dosimetric reports, databases, and other sources. They can integrate the acquired information, interpret it, draw conclusions, and formulate and justify opinions. [E7]
 U08 [5/5] U09 [5/5] IU10 [5/5]
They comprehend the societal aspects of applying the acquired knowledge in practical settings and the associated responsibility. [E8]
 W08 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [FZ1] 30 Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Working with a computer [d01]  		exam E1 E2 E4 E5 E6
laboratory classes [FZ2] 15 Working with a computer [d01] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  		course work E3 E7 E8
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
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