Study Guide

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Curricula starting in 2022 and earlier

Technology, Kuopio
Technology, Varkaus
Design, Kuopio
Business, Kuopio
Music and Dance, Kuopio
Tourism and Hospitality
Social Services and Health Care, Kuopio
Social Services and Health Care, Iisalmi
Natural resources, Iisalmi
Multidisciplinary Studies

Savonia's new Study Guide (curriculum starting in 2023 and after) can be found here.

Basis of Education Competence Standards Structure of Studies Development of Expertise Methods and implementation Course Table

Course Description

Code4 TRSULA1
NameExternal Dose Planning in Radiotherapy
Credits5 ects
ObjectivesThe student is able to
- explain the principles of biological and physical dose planning
- explain different radiotherapy treatment techniques and their choice criteria
- describe the fractionation in radiotherapy
- explain the dose limits for the target and organs at risk
- implement and assess dose plans for the most common targets
ContentBiological basis of radiotherapy, basics of dose planning, biological dose planning, physical dose planning, the use of different imaging methods as a basis for dose planning, becoming familiar with the dose planning system and implementation of dose plans
RequirementsContact lessons and independent studies, assignments and seminars
Grading Scale0 - 5
Course material- To be announced later
PrerequisitesProfessional studies
Other Considerations
ContactJäntti Aija

 

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