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Program of Pathology Laboratory Techniques

PLT246

SEMESTER PRACTICE

Course Code
PLT246
Semester
Fourth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
2 + 24
ECTS
18
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterFourth Term (Spring)
ECTS18
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explains and applies working rules, occupational health and safety, and quality management systems in pathology laboratories.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course helps students practise their knowledge that they have gained both in practical and theoretical lessons in practical fields like related laboratories different departments Thus, students will gain the dexterity they need in their future careers after graduation. Students get familiarized with their professional tools and devices that they will begin to use. They become a part of their working environment, gaining the ability to work in a job atmosphere in harmony with team spirit.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Workplace rules and occupational health and safety in the pathology laboratory; criteria for acceptance and rejection of specimens (assignment presentations and discussion)
2nd Week Introduction to pathology laboratory sections; archive and storage rules (assignment presentations and discussion)
3rd Week Introduction to specimens received by the pathology laboratory; criteria for acceptance and rejection of specimens (assignment presentations and discussion)
4th Week Macroscopic evaluation techniques, fixation, and tissue tracking (assignment presentations and discussion)
5th Week Blocking, sectioning, H&E, and MGG staining (assignment presentations and discussion)
6th Week Cytotechnology applications (assignment presentations and discussion)
7th Week Immunohistochemical techniques (assignment presentations and discussion)
8th Week Histochemical techniques (assignment presentations and discussion)
9th Week Molecular pathological techniques (assignment presentations and discussion)
10th Week Laboratory safety and quality management (assignment presentations and discussion)
11th Week Concept reinforcement, case discussions, and performance evaluation of assignment presentations
12th Week Concept reinforcement, case discussions, and performance evaluation of assignment presentations
13th Week Concept reinforcement, case discussions, and exam preparation evaluation
14th Week End-of-term discussion session. Are we ready for the professional world?
15th Week
16th Week
Recommended or Required ReadingHistotechnology. Carson FL, Hladik C., ASCP, 2009.
Teory and Practice of Histological Techniques. J.D Bancroft, M. Gamble. Churchill Livingsstone, 2008
Laboratory Methods in Histotechnology. E:B Prophet, B Mills, J.B Arrington, L.H sobin. American Registry of Pathology, 1992
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Experiment
  • Problem Solving
  • Practice
  • Presentation
  • Case Study
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Assignment 1 20
Practice 1 50
Total(%) 70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 30
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 0 0 0
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 15 5 75
Preparation for Final exam 5 8 40
Course hours 15 2 30
Preparation for Midterm exam 0 0 0
Laboratory (including preparation) 15 24 360
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 40 40
Total Work Load547
Total Work Load / 30 (h)18.23
ECTS Credit of the Course18
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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