Techonology of Pathology Laboratory
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

General course introduction information

Course Code:

PTL102

Course Name:

Pathology Laboratory Techniques

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	4

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

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.Üyesi DİDAR AYGÜN GÜLHAN

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi DİDAR AYGÜN GÜLHAN

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The purpose of this course is to provide general information about teaching equipments and devices are used in pathology laboratory, to have routine work principles are to provide and analytical approaches.

Course Content:

Meeting the course introductions, shared course goals and purpose Operation of pathology laboratory Using light microscopy The working principle of a light microscope Special type of microscopes and their use Preparation of tissue for pathological examination Fixatives, Fixation of tissues The principles of tissue follow Blocking of tissue and preparation section Microtomes and taken tissue sections Methods for preparing frozen sections.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) To have theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level supported by textbooks, application tools and other sources with current knowledge in the field based on the qualifications gained at the secondary level.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) To gain the ability to use the theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level in the same field at an advanced level or at the same level.
2) To be able to interpret and evaluate data, to define problems, to analyze and to develop solutions based on evidence, by using basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) To be able to transfer his / her thoughts at the level of basic knowledge and skills related to his / her field through written and verbal communication.
2) To be able to share his / her thoughts and solutions to the problems related to his / her field with experts and non-experts.
3) To be able to follow information in his / her field and communicate with his / her colleagues by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
4) To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.
Learning Competence
1) To be able to evaluate the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach, to determine and meet the learning needs.
2) To be able to direct his / her education to an advanced education level in the same field or to a profession at the same level.
3) Gaining consciousness of lifelong learning.
Field Specific Competence
1) To have social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of gathering, applying and announcing the results related to the field.
2) To have sufficient consciousness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) To be able to conduct a basic level study independently.

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Syllabus Discuss Course Outline, Instructor to verify completion
1)
2)	Operation of pathology laboratory
3)	Using light microscopy
4)	Using light microscopy
5)	Special type of microscopes and their use
6)	Preparation of tissue for pathological examination
7)	Fixatives
8)	Midterm exam
9)	Fixation of tissues
10)	The principles of tissue follow
11)	Blocking of tissue and preparation section
12)	Microtomes and taken tissue sections
13)	Methods for preparing frozen sections
14)	Decalcification
15)	Final Exam
16)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	YOK
References:	MEB Tıbbi laboratuvar sitolojik preperat hazırlama MEB Laboratuvar hizmetleri doku preperatı boyama MEB Sağlık hizmetleri Patoloji laboratuvar çalışmaları MEB Laboratuvar hizmetleri doku preperatı 1-2

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	1	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Program Outcomes
1) Possess theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resource on basic level based on health qualifications gained at secondary education level.
2) Gain the skills to use basic level theoretical and practical knowledge acquired within the field in the same field of a higher education level or in a field of same level
3) Interpret and evaluate data, define problems, do analysis, produce solutions based on proof with using basic level knowledge and practices gained within the field
4) Transfer the ideas based on the basic knowledge and skills acquired within the field through written and oral communication
5) Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals
6) Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level
7) Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge
8) Evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills at basic level within the field with a critical approach, determine and respond to learning needs
9) Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level
10) Gain awareness of lifelong learning
11) Possess social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field
12) Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security
13) Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently
14) Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field
15) Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Possess theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resource on basic level based on health qualifications gained at secondary education level.
2)	Gain the skills to use basic level theoretical and practical knowledge acquired within the field in the same field of a higher education level or in a field of same level
3)	Interpret and evaluate data, define problems, do analysis, produce solutions based on proof with using basic level knowledge and practices gained within the field
4)	Transfer the ideas based on the basic knowledge and skills acquired within the field through written and oral communication
5)	Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals
6)	Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level
7)	Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge
8)	Evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills at basic level within the field with a critical approach, determine and respond to learning needs
9)	Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level
10)	Gain awareness of lifelong learning
11)	Possess social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field
12)	Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security
13)	Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently
14)	Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field
15)	Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Reading
Homework
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Oral Examination
Homework
Presentation

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 Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Midterms	1	40	40
Final	1	60	60
Total Workload			100