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IPLUSO 19628

Integration with Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy II

Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy
  • ApresentaçãoPresentation
    The Curricular Unit of Integration to Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy II continues to establish students' contact with the core areas of the Degree - Radiology, Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine and with the respective professions. This CU provides continuity with the discipline of Integration to MIR I, with regard to the presentation of the basic principles and concepts that govern these areas of health technologies, which will later be interconnected with the programmatic contents of the various specific CUs in the nuclear scientific area . This UC is also organized into 3 modules (Nuclear Medicine, Radiotherapy and Radiology). Bridging the content taught in the first semester, this UC presents the role of Radiology, Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine Technicians and the procedures carried out by these professionals, as well as the fundamental principles and concepts in the application of ionizing radiation for diagnosis and for the treatment of various pathologies.
  • ProgramaProgramme
    Nuclear Medicine MN image formation Quality control (QC) in MN: systematic analysis, equipment and image QC Artifacts Anatomical and functional translation in MN images Nomenclature in MN Approach to the user in MN Radiotherapy Definitions and basic concepts of RT The chain of procedures performed in RT TNM staging Purpose of different types of RT treatment RT planning Immobilization and positioning systems RT treatment volumes ICRU 50/62 RT treatment techniques: conventional, 3DCRT, IMRT, etc. Radiology Ionizing Radiation Regulatory Entities Radiation protection Dosimetry Effects of ionizing radiation Basics of Management of an RD Service Schedules, facilities, management of equipment, management of computer applications, consumables, pharmacy, Human Resources and Occupational Health Quality Assurance in RD  
  • ObjectivosObjectives
    Understand the basics of Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy. Learn the main theoretical and practical foundations of the procedures adopted in Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy Know the international and national bodies that regulate medical activity using ionizing radiation. Identify the basic principles in radiological protection Understand the management of a Radiology (RD), a Nuclear Medicine (NM), and a Radiotherapy (RT) Departments. Understand the principles of Quality Assurance. Understand the different purposes of medical imaging and RT. Demonstrate the articulation between Medical Imaging modalities, RT, and other therapeutic modalities in oncological disease. Distinguish and understand the chain of procedures performed in the areas of RD, RT and NM. Understanding the path of the patient in a RT, RD and NM Departments. Distinguish the various treatment volumes used for RT planning.
  • BibliografiaBibliography
    • Levitt, S. H., Purdy, J. A. Perez, C.A. & Vijayakumar, S. (2006). Technical Basis of Radiation Therapy: Pratical Clinical Applications. 4th Edition. Berlin: Springer. • Peres, C., A. ; Brady, L., W. ; Halperin, E., C. (2008) Principles and Practice of Radiation Oncology. C. 5a edição. Editora Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. • Bushong, Stewart Carlyle. (2008) Radiologic Science for Technologists: Physics, Biology, and Protection. Mosby Elsevier. 9nd edition. • DE LIMA, Pedroso JJ - Biofísica médica. 2.ª edição. Coimbra. Imprensa Universidade de Coimbra. • Bontrager, Kenneth L. Lampignano, John P. (2015) Tratado de Posicionamento Radiográfico e Anatomia Associada. 8ª Edição (Elsevier). Guanabara.
  • MetodologiaMethodology
    In this course, the Team-based Learning (TBL) methodology is used, with tasks being carried out in small groups, allowing the development of analytical skills and the application of theoretical concepts. Study visits to clinical services in the area of ¿¿the respective module should be promoted. The course is divided into 3 independent modules (Radiology, Radiotherapy, and Nuclear Medicine). In each module, the student is subject to an assessment instrument (written test or assignment/report, with oral presentation), with a minimum grade of 9.5 points. The final grade for the course corresponds to the weighted average of the grades of the 3 modules. Passing the course can also be obtained through a final written exam.
  • LínguaLanguage
    Português
  • TipoType
    Semestral
  • ECTS
    3
  • NaturezaNature
    Mandatory
  • EstágioInternship
    Não