Vocational School for Health Services - Medical Laboratory Techniques(E.E.)

General Description

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1 History As of March 28, 2006, Istanbul Bilim University started its education in Vocational School of Health Services. Medical Laboratory Techniques Program has been active since the foundation of our school. The education period is 2 years and the language of instruction is Turkish. On average, our Medical Laboratory Techniques Program, which has a quota of 30-40 students in each academic year, continues its unique, effective role model education from the beginning.
2 Qualification Awarded Medical Laboratory Technician
3 Level of Qualification Short Cycle
4 Specific Admission Requirements To be placed in the Vocational School of Health Services with high school diploma and TYT score type of the University Placement Exam.
5 Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal) In formal and non-formal practice, formal application is made on the basis of "Regulation on the principles of transfer between associate degree and bachelor's degree programs, double major and minor credit transfer between institutions in higher education institutions" determined by Higher Education Institution.
6 Qualification Requirements and Regulations Completion of a total of 124 ECTS credits is sufficient for graduation, provided that all courses and summer internships in the 2-year education program are achieved.
7 Profile of The Programme The fact that the diagnosis and treatment of diseases is based on the results of the tests carried out in laboratories, and the awareness of the health personnel who can use the equipments and equipments in the laboratories and who can perform the routine tests required by the physicians, has revealed the importance of medical laboratory techniques education in our country as in the world. Our country; In parallel with the increasing population, there is a need for trained Medical Laboratory Technicians who will be able to use medical devices and equipments and perform tests depending on the developing technology, in the increasing number of health institutions, in the laboratories. The purpose of the Medical Laboratory Techniques program; The aim of this course is to provide routine service in clinical and research laboratories of clinical biochemistry, hematology, microbiology and molecular biology laboratories, and to participate in research studies, to carry out all kinds of techniques used in these studies, to train technicians who can work in the field of health. In addition, the main objective of the program is to meet the need of qualified personnel in the pharmaceutical industry, in the private science laboratories, in the university and institute research laboratories and in the companies producing or marketing medical laboratory equipment. Medical Laboratory Techniques Program; Principles of Atatürk and History of Turkish Revolution, Turkish Language, Foreign Language, Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Rational Medicine Practices, Medical Terminology, Laboratory Techniques and Principles, Occupational Health and Safety, Health Law, Medical Biology and Genetics, Hematology, Medical Microbiology, General Chemistry General Biochemistry, Laboratory Safety, Clinical Biochemistry, Histology, First Aid, Basic Computer Education, Molecular Biological Methods, Parasitology, Immunological Methods, Pathology, Infectious Diseases and Control are given. In addition to the courses and year-end applications, the students are required to do a summer internship in the biochemistry, microbiology and serology laboratories of the hospitals for 6 weeks.
8 Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples Students who successfully complete the 2-year training period are given the title of ere Medical Laboratory Technician 2. Medical Laboratory Technicians; Medical schools, public hospitals, university foundation hospitals and private hospitals in the fields of Biochemistry, Microbiology, Histology, Hematology, Serology, Pathology, Parasitology, Laboratories and Blood Centers, health centers, dispensaries, research centers of other health institutions In their business, they have job opportunities in industrial establishments that produce medicines and medical devices.
9 Access to Further Studies Medical Laboratory Program students can transfer to Biology, Molecular Biology and Genetics, Biotechnology, Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, Genetics and Bioengineering, Bioengineering, Nursing, Nursing and Health Services programs.
10 Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading The examination, evaluation and evaluation criteria made during the education and training period of the program are given in the T.C. It is carried out in accordance with the requirements specified in Istanbul Bilim University Undergraduate and Associate Degree Examination Regulations. (Http://www.istanbulbilim.edu.tr/pdf/yonetmelik/yonetmelik28.pdf)
11 Graduation Requirements Completion of a total of 124 ECTS credits is sufficient for graduation, provided that all courses and summer internships in the 2-year education program are achieved.
12 Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning ) 0
13 Address, Programme Director or Equivalent Director: Assoc. Dr. Birkan TAPAN, İstanbul Bilim University, Vocational School of Health Services, Authors Sok. No: 17 34394 Esentepe Şişli / İstanbul Phone: +90 (212) 273 26 90-91 Program Officer: Teaching Assistant Simge ARKAN ÖZDEMİR, Istanbul Bilim University, Health Services Vocational School, Yazarlar Sok. No: 17 34394 Esentepe Şişli / İstanbul Tel: +90 (212) 273 26 90 (Extension: 6316)
14 Facilities Our Vocational School carries out basic science education with 13 classrooms and 3 application laboratories (with advanced technological equipment). We have 1 computer lab per computer and 1 computer lab per computer, 7 database servers that provide access to basic books, medline and electronic journals for each program and our central library with 81,000 e-books. Practical trainings are carried out at the Group Florence Nightingale Hospitals. Graduated students are provided with job opportunities within the Group Florence Nightingale Hospitals.

Key Learning Outcomes

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1 Biochemistry, microbiology, pathology, genetics, etc. know the applications of laboratories.
2 Knows human anatomy and physiology and medical and technical terminology.
3 Knows the causes of infection and protection methods.
4 Knows the necessary biological material for the medical laboratory tests, storage of the materials taken, transfer and sample rejection criteria.
5 Knows and applies the principles of decontamination and waste management.
6 Performs the preparation of the materials and solutions required for the analysis in laboratories.
7 It uses all equipment in laboratories in accordance with its techniques and conducts operations related to calibrations, controls and maintenance of devices regularly.
8 Apply asepsis, antisepsis, sterilization and universal protection methods.
9 Communicates with colleagues and, if necessary, works in cooperation with other health disciplines.
10 The knowledge, skills and competencies related to the medical laboratory have the awareness of lifelong learning and updating.
11 Uses a foreign language when necessary and has the ability to communicate.
12 Uses information and communication technologies as required by the field.
13 Adopts the principles of total quality management, has the ability to produce solutions to the problems encountered.
14 Knows the rules about laboratory safety and test application processes and evaluates application standards.
15 It acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislation and professional ethics rules related to its duties, rights and responsibilities as individuals.

Key Programme Learning Outcomes - NQF for HE in Turkey

TYYÇ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
KNOWLEDGE 1 X X X X X X X X X X X X X
SKILLS 2 X X X X X X X X
SKILLS 3 X X X X X X X X X
COMPETENCES (Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility) 4 X X X X
COMPETENCES (Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility) 5 X X X
COMPETENCES (Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility) 6 X X X X X
COMPETENCES (Learning Competence) 7 X X
COMPETENCES (Learning Competence) 8 X X X X X X X
COMPETENCES (Learning Competence) 9 X X
COMPETENCES (Communication and Social Competence) 10 X X X X
COMPETENCES (Communication and Social Competence) 11 X X X X
COMPETENCES (Communication and Social Competence) 12 X
COMPETENCES (Communication and Social Competence) 13 X
COMPETENCES (Field Specific Competence) 14 X X X X X X X
COMPETENCES (Field Specific Competence) 15 X X X X X

Course Structure Diagram with Credits (60 ECTS per Full-Time Academic Year)

Course Code Course Title Course Type T A LC EC C
Year 1 Semester 1
623001012017 Anatomy-I Compulsory 2.00 0.00 0.00 6.00 2.00
623001032017 Physiology-I Compulsory 2.00 0.00 0.00 6.00 2.00
623001052017 General Chemistry Compulsory 2.00 2.00 0.00 2.00 3.00
623001072017 Medical Terminology Compulsory 2.00 0.00 0.00 3.00 2.00
623001092017 Laboratory Techniques and Principles Compulsory 2.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 2.00
623001112017 Pharmacology and Rational Drug Usage Compulsory 2.00 0.00 0.00 4.00 2.00
623001312009 Turkish Language-I Compulsory 2.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 2.00
623001412009 Foreign Language-I Compulsory 3.00 0.00 0.00 3.00 3.00
623001512017 Occupational Health and Safety Compulsory 2.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 2.00
623001532017 Professional Ethics and Patients` Rights Compulsory 1.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 1.00
623001612009 Atatürk`s Principles and History of Turkish Revolution-I Compulsory 2.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 2.00
Year 1 Semester 2
623001022017 Anatomy-II Compulsory 2.00 0.00 0.00 4.00 2.00
623001042017 Physiology-II Compulsory 2.00 0.00 0.00 4.00 2.00
623001062017 Hematology Compulsory 2.00 2.00 0.00 4.00 3.00
623001082017 Medical Microbiology-I Compulsory 2.00 2.00 0.00 4.00 3.00
623001102017 General Biochemistry Compulsory 2.00 2.00 0.00 3.00 3.00
623001122017 Medical Biology and Genetics Compulsory 2.00 2.00 0.00 3.00 3.00
623001322009 Turkish Language-II Compulsory 2.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 2.00
623001422013 Foreign Language-II Compulsory 2.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 2.00
623001502016 Summer Internship Compulsory 0.00 0.00 0.00 4.00 0.00
623001522015 Laboratory Safety Compulsory 1.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 1.00
623001622009 Atatürk`s Principles and History of Turkish Revolution-II Compulsory 2.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 2.00
Year 2 Semester 1
623002032016 Medical Microbiology-II Compulsory 2.00 2.00 0.00 9.00 3.00
623002532018 Basic Computer Education Compulsory 0.00 2.00 0.00 2.00 1.00
623002092016 Histology Compulsory 2.00 2.00 0.00 5.00 3.00
623002052019 Clinical Biochemistry Compulsory 2.00 8.00 0.00 12.00 6.00
623002512019
Elective-III
First Aid
Communication in Health
Career and Life
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
4.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
Year 2 Semester 2
623002042015 Molecular Biological Methods Compulsory 1.00 2.00 0.00 5.00 2.00
623002062015 Parasitology Compulsory 2.00 2.00 0.00 5.00 3.00
623002022018 Immunological Methods Compulsory 1.00 2.00 0.00 5.00 2.00
623002082018 Clinical Biochemistry-II Compulsory 2.00 4.00 0.00 9.00 4.00
623002742015 Pathology Compulsory 2.00 0.00 0.00 4.00 2.00
623002722018 Infectious Diseases and Control Compulsory 2.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 2.00