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Lecturer(s)
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Petera Jiří, prof. MUDr. Ph.D.
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Sirák Igor, doc. MUDr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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The development of brachytherapy from radium to automatic afterloading machines. Linear accelerators, clinical use. Linear accelerators, major manufacturers' technical design. Technical maintenance of linear accelerators. Planning systems in radiation therapy. The principles of radiation therapy with intensity modulated radiotherapy. Portal display, image-guided radiation therapy systems. Linear accelerators, the program for operational stability and long-term stability. Simulator and CT simulator, design, application, the program for operational stability and long-term stability. Cobalt irradiators, design, application, the program for operational stability and long-term stability. Gamma knife and apparatus for stereotactic radiotherapy. Dosimetry apparatus for radiotherapy, the principles of design. Dosimetry apparatus for radiotherapy, the principles of design, clinical use. Devices in hyperthermia.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Demonstration, Skills training
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Learning outcomes
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The aim is to acquaint students with a comprehensive overview of the most commonly used devices in radiotherapy (CT stimulator, linear accelerator, cobalt irradiator, X-ray therapeutic machine, automatic afterloading brachytherapy machine, etc.).
The student is familiar with the most commonly used radiotherapeutic devices and their use in practice.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral examination, Written examination
Completion of compulsory 80% attendance at the practicum sessions and seminars. Successful completion of an oral examination.
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Recommended literature
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PEREZ AND BRADY. Principles and Practice of Radiation Oncolog. Philadelphia: Lippincot Williams & Wilkins, 2008.
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ŠLAMPA, P. et al. Radiační onkologie v praxi. Brno: Masarykův onkologický ústav, 2007.
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ŠLAMPA, P.; PETERA, J. at al. Radiační onkologie. Praha: Galén, Karolinum, 2007.
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