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:

TLT110

Course Name:

Microbiology Applications

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):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is for each student; The aim of this course is to provide the students with a general knowledge about laboratory rules, laboratory devices, preparation of solution and biochemical test methods, preparation of media by applying sterilization methods, preparation of appropriate samples, preparation of preparation and cultivation of media.
Course Content:	Recognition of laboratory safety and rules, tools and materials used, microbiological testing techniques and sterilization techniques, biochemical and hematological testing methods to learn about the acquisition of topics and practices.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Define laboratory safety and recognize laboratory devices.
2) Knows the preparation of general and special media and makes the solution calculation.
3) Sterilize the medium and the tools it will use in the application.
4) Micropathological samples are examined under the microscope, separates the microorganisms, cleanses the microscope and ensures the safety.
5) Autoclave, pasteur oven with various devices such as the sterilization of various chemical agents and distinguishes the sterilization by applying the appropriate method.
6) Apply the techniques of sowing, isolation, passage, staining and culturing of bacteria.
7) Applies and interprets antibiogram tests.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Microbiology Laboratory
2)	Sterilization Methods
3)	Using Microscope
4)	Preparation and Casting of General Media
5)	Different Cultures
6)	Preparing the Validation Medium
7)	Seeding of Verification Medium and Evaluation of Outcome Results
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	Preparation of smear preparation with different fixation methods
10)	Simple Coloring –Giemsa Painting
11)	Differential Staining-Gram Staining
12)	Counting Methods
13)	Antibiotic Resistance Test
14)	Interpretation of Antibiotic Resistance Test. Investigation of Yeast, Mold Mushroom and Parasitic Specimens with Preparations
15)	Final
16)	Final

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Murray Tıbbi Mikrobiyoloji, Hocanın haftalık deney föyü
References:	Murray Tıbbi Mikrobiyoloji, Hocanın haftalık deney föyü

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
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	2	3	3
2) It takes part in the acceptance of samples to be examined in the medical laboratory.	3	3	2	3	3	2	2
3) Performs pre-analysis, prepares preparations, applies disinfection and sterilization techniques.	2	3	3	2	3	2	2
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	3	3	2	2	3	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.	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
6) It is responsible for the storage and storage of laboratory equipment and consumables in accordance with biosafety levels.	3	1	2	2	1	1	1
7) Medical laboratory equipment in accordance with the rules and techniques to use, controls and maintains the most efficient work by maintaining.	3	1	1	3	3	1	1
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.	1			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	1	2
10) Establishes effective communication with colleagues, patients, physicians and other health professionals by considering professional and ethical values related to the field.
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.
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
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
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
Attendance	12	% 10
Application	12	% 10
Homework Assignments	10	% 30
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	15	15
Laboratory	13	65
Application	13	65
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)	1	5
Study Hours Out of Class	16	48
Midterms	1	2
Final	2	12
Total Workload		212