Medical Laboratory Techniques Preview
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

TLT102

Course Name:

Clinical Microbiology

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory Courses

Course Level:

Associate

TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Short Cycle

EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. ASLI PINAR ZORBA YILDIZ

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr. Öğr. Üy. ÖNCÜ AKGÜL

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is for each student; The aim of the course is to give general information about the diagnosis, treatment and prevention methods of the microorganisms causing the disease.
Course Content:	Microorganisms classification, definition of infections and mechanisms of occurrence, diseases caused by microorganisms, laboratory diagnosis, treatment against infections, protection and control ways to gain knowledge and skills.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Explains the knowledge about Gram positive and negative bacteria that cause diseases in human.
2) Recognize and explain viruses.
3) Explain information about parasites.
4) List the information about fungi that cause diseases in human.
5) Apply knowledge about occupational risks in health care workers.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Clinical Microbiology, General Concepts and Definitions
2)	Gram-positive and negative odors
3)	Enteric Bacteria
4)	Gram Negative Other Bacteria and Nonfermenters
5)	Gram Positive Sticks
6)	Mycobacteria
7)	Anaerope and Other Bacteria
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	DNA and RNA Viruses
10)	Protozoans
11)	Helminths
12)	Arthropods
13)	Mushrooms that make people sick
14)	Systemic and Opportunistic Fungi. The Role of Health Workers in Hospital Infections

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Murrey Tıbbi Mikrobiyoloji
References:	Murrey Tıbbi Mikrobiyoloji

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Medical laboratory techniques apply the basic knowledge and skills on the path to diagnosis from the patient samples, which are deemed necessary by the physicians, by gaining the competence towards the general and applied sciences of basic medicine fields such as microbiology, biochemistry, hematology and immunology for human health.	3	3	3	3	3
2) It takes part in the acceptance of samples to be examined in the medical laboratory.	3	3	3	3	3
3) Performs pre-analysis, prepares preparations, applies disinfection and sterilization techniques.	3	3	3	3	3
4) It has the knowledge of the preparation of the chemical materials, microbiological materials and media used for the analysis process, the methods of the patient samples taken and the methods to be applied to these materials and materials.	2	2	2	2	2
5) In the medical laboratory, he / she makes the medical tests required by the relevant specialist physician and submits it to the laboratory chief and / or specialist doctor to check the results and to report and approve.	2	2	2	2	2
6) It is responsible for the storage and storage of laboratory equipment and consumables in accordance with biosafety levels.	2	2	2	2	2
7) Medical laboratory equipment in accordance with the rules and techniques to use, controls and maintains the most efficient work by maintaining.	2	2	2	2	2
8) It follows the disposal of waste according to the biosecurity rules and provides urgent information to the responsible personnel in critical situations related to laboratory safety.	2	2	2	2	2
9) The organization organizes work in the medical laboratory and undertakes the responsibility of team work and takes individual responsibility when fulfilling its professional duties.	3	3	3	3	3
10) Establishes effective communication with colleagues, patients, physicians and other health professionals by considering professional and ethical values related to the field.	2	2	2	2	2
11) As an individual working in the field of medical laboratory, he acts in accordance with the laws, regulations and legislation related to his duties, rights and responsibilities.	2	2	2	3	2
12) Has enough awareness about individual and public health, environmental protection and occupational safety. Develops itself in communication, takes an active role in group work.	2	2	3	2	2
13) It has the awareness of lifelong learning and directs its education to an advanced level of education in the same field or to a profession at the same level.	2	2	2	2	2
14) It follows information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
15) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of at least European Computer Driving License required by the field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Medical laboratory techniques apply the basic knowledge and skills on the path to diagnosis from the patient samples, which are deemed necessary by the physicians, by gaining the competence towards the general and applied sciences of basic medicine fields such as microbiology, biochemistry, hematology and immunology for human health.	3
2)	It takes part in the acceptance of samples to be examined in the medical laboratory.	3
3)	Performs pre-analysis, prepares preparations, applies disinfection and sterilization techniques.	3
4)	It has the knowledge of the preparation of the chemical materials, microbiological materials and media used for the analysis process, the methods of the patient samples taken and the methods to be applied to these materials and materials.	3
5)	In the medical laboratory, he / she makes the medical tests required by the relevant specialist physician and submits it to the laboratory chief and / or specialist doctor to check the results and to report and approve.	3
6)	It is responsible for the storage and storage of laboratory equipment and consumables in accordance with biosafety levels.	3
7)	Medical laboratory equipment in accordance with the rules and techniques to use, controls and maintains the most efficient work by maintaining.	3
8)	It follows the disposal of waste according to the biosecurity rules and provides urgent information to the responsible personnel in critical situations related to laboratory safety.	3
9)	The organization organizes work in the medical laboratory and undertakes the responsibility of team work and takes individual responsibility when fulfilling its professional duties.	3
10)	Establishes effective communication with colleagues, patients, physicians and other health professionals by considering professional and ethical values related to the field.	3
11)	As an individual working in the field of medical laboratory, he acts in accordance with the laws, regulations and legislation related to his duties, rights and responsibilities.	3
12)	Has enough awareness about individual and public health, environmental protection and occupational safety. Develops itself in communication, takes an active role in group work.	3
13)	It has the awareness of lifelong learning and directs its education to an advanced level of education in the same field or to a profession at the same level.	3
14)	It follows information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
15)	Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of at least European Computer Driving License required by the field.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	13	26
Study Hours Out of Class	15	60
Presentations / Seminar	1	6
Total Workload		92