- General Information
- Qualification Awarded
- Level of Qualification
- Admission Requirements
- Arrangements for the Recognition of Prior Learning
- Qualification Requirements and Regulations
- Profile of the Programme
- Key Learning Outcomes
- Occupational Profiles of Graduates
- Access to Further Studies
- Courses - Term, Credit and ECTS Credit
- Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
- Graduation Requirements
- Mode of Study
- Programme Director
- Courses – Key Learning Outcomes Relation Matrix
- NQF-HETR/Program Competencies Matrix
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General Information
Ufuk University started education in 2002-2003 academic year. Ufuk University Medical Laboratory Techniques Program started education at associate degree level in 2007-2008 academic year. Individuals who will choose this program are expected to be interested in biology, chemistry and health sciences, want to take part in laboratory studies that require sensitivity and attention, and be able to work in closed environments (Laboratory).
The language of instruction in the program is Turkish.
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Qualification Awarded
Medical Laboratory Technician, Associate Degree
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Level of Qualification
Associate Degree
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Admission Requirements
Ufuk University Medical Laboratory program students are admitted by examination conducted by the center of student selection and placement center (OSYM)
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Arrangements for the Recognition of Prior Learning
If the students who apply to our school apply with the grade transcript and course contents they received from other Higher Education institutions in Turkey or abroad, their credit and grade transfer requests are discussed and decided by the relevant board of directors. Compulsory English Preparation is not applied in this program.
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Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Students graduate from the program must pass all the courses in the program , and there should be no FF . Students in this program should provide a minimum of 120 ECTS credits and a GPA of at least 2.00 out of 4.00 .A further 30 business days of summer internship of 240 hours must be made .
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Profile of the Programme
This program is a department established within the Vocational School of Health Services in order to train well-equipped technical personnel in hospital laboratories and clinics, research centers and institutes in our country. In laboratories working in conjunction with all clinics; correct preparation, correct diagnosis principle is applied. The importance of training personnel who can work with all kinds of body materials by mastering many newly developed techniques is obvious. It is more and more understood that the need for equipped technical personnel is increasing rapidly. This program trains Medical Laboratory technicians who can meet the need for equipped technical personnel.
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Key Learning Outcomes
MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNIQUES PROGRAM
LEVEL: Associate Degree, NQF: Level 5, EQF-LLL: Level 5, QF-EHEA: Short Level
Upon successful completion of the program, the student demonstrates the following knowledge, skills, and competencies.
Classified
Sequential
TYYÇ LEVEL
PROGRAM LEARNING COMPETENCIES
PROGRAM LEARNING COMPETENCIES
LEVEL 5 (ASSOCIATE DEGREE) QUALIFICATIONS
INFORMATION
Theoretical, Factual
1) Have basic scientific knowledge in the field of Medical Laboratory Techniques Program, know how to reach information in his professional life and have knowledge of evaluation.
2) Have basic knowledge of the normal functions of human systems, make necessary laboratory analyzes in the samples taken in the light of this information, and associate them with diseases.
3) Knows manual and automatic analysis methods in the Medical Laboratory and produces solutions for possible problems.
4) Have the knowledge to combine theoretical knowledge with practice.
5) Knows how to act in accordance with the legal regulations related to the field.
1) Have basic scientific knowledge in the field of Medical Laboratory Techniques Program, know how to reach information in his professional life and have knowledge of evaluation.
2) Have basic knowledge of the normal functions of human systems, make necessary laboratory analyzes in the samples taken in the light of this information, and associate them with diseases.
3) Knows manual and automatic analysis methods in the Medical Laboratory and produces solutions for possible problems.
4) Have the knowledge to combine theoretical knowledge with practice.
5) Knows how to act in accordance with the legal regulations related to the field.
6) Have the necessary skills to take the necessary samples for examination in laboratories and blood collection rooms such as Biochemistry, Microbiology and Hematology, and to apply the evaluation methods
7) Uses the basic theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field of Medical Laboratory Techniques Program.
8) Effectively uses analysis methods related to data (Biochemistry, Microbiology, Hematology, etc.) that are needed for diagnosis.
9) Performs routine examinations in the medical laboratory, follows the sample, concludes the analysis and establishes the relationship with the diseases.
10) Obtains the findings correctly, organizes them, presents them for sharing and use in accordance with the purpose.
11) Takes safety precautions in the medical laboratory, applies personal safety rules and creates a safe laboratory environment.
12) Gains the ability to do regular physical activity for a healthy life and increase in work efficiency.
13) In the working environment; applies first aid and emergency care in accordance with the guide/directive in emergency situations.
14) Using the basic knowledge he has in the field of Medical Laboratory Techniques Program, he takes responsibility in a given task and carries it out individually and takes responsibility in working groups when necessary
15) Gains competence in recognizing devices related to his/her professional field and eliminating simple problems.
16) Performs the dependent and independent tasks given by using the basic knowledge in the field of medical laboratory.
17) Carries out activities for the professional development of the employees under his/her responsibility.
18) Follows the developments in technology and science as required by the awareness of lifelong learning and has the consciousness of constantly renewing himself.
19) Identifies and meets learning needs.
20) Critically evaluate the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Medical Laboratory Techniques Program.
21) Follows the developments in technology and science and has the awareness of constantly renewing himself.
22) Physician gains the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, other healthcare professionals and patients in an ethical framework.
23)Medical Laboratory Techniques ProgramUses basic information and communication technology specific to the field.
24) Using a foreign language at a basic level, they follow the information in the field and communicate with their colleagues.
25) Informs the relevant people and institutions by using the technological knowledge and skills he has in the field of Medical Laboratory Techniques Program, and conveys the solution proposals for the problems verbally and in writing.
26) He/she uses his/her parent tongue at a good level in oral and written communication for his/her profession.
27) Creates citizenship awareness by learning Atatürk's principles and reforms.
28) Have the necessary basic and practical knowledge, rules and skills about taking, storing and transferring biological materials from the patient for medical laboratory tests.
29) Prepares solutions for manual and automatic studies before analysis.
30) Makes preparations before analysis, prepares the preparations, applies disinfection and sterilization techniques.
31) Applies basic tests related to different areas of medical laboratory.
32) Uses medical laboratory equipment in accordance with its rules and techniques, ensures that they work in the most efficient way by controlling and maintaining them.
33) Has sufficient awareness of environmental protection and occupational safety.
INFORMATION
(Theoretical, Factual)
- To have basic theoretical and applied knowledge supported by textbooks containing up-to-date information in the field, application tools and other resources based on the qualifications gained at secondary education level.
SKILLS
(Cognitive, Applied)
- Gaining the skills to use the basic theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the field at an advanced education level in the same field or in a field at the same level.
- To be able to interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, and develop solutions based on evidence by using the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field.
COMPETENCIES
Ability to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
- Being able to independently carry out a basic level study related to the field.
- To be able to take responsibility as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in applications related to the field.
- To be able to carry out activities for the development of the employees under his/her responsibility within the framework of a project.
Learning Competence
- To be able to critically evaluate the basic level of knowledge and skills acquired in the field, to identify and meet learning needs.
- To be able to direct one's education to an advanced education level in the same field or to a profession at the same level.
- Gaining awareness of lifelong learning.
Communication and Social Competence
- To be able to convey his thoughts through written and verbal communication at the level of basic knowledge and skills on the subjects related to his field.
- To be able to share thoughts and solutions to problems related to his field with experts and non-experts.
- To be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the A2 General Level of the European Language Portfolio.
- To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at minimum European Computer License Basic Level required by the field.
Domain-Specific Competence
- To have social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting and applying data related to the field and announcing the results.
- To have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
SKILLS
Cognitive, Applied
1) Have the necessary skills to take the necessary samples for examination in laboratories and blood collection rooms such as Biochemistry, Microbiology and Hematology, and to apply the evaluation methods
2) Uses the basic theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field of Medical Laboratory Techniques Program.
3) Effectively uses analysis methods related to data (Biochemistry, Microbiology, Hematology, etc.) that are needed for diagnosis.
4) Performs routine examinations in the medical laboratory, follows the sample, concludes the analysis and establishes the relationship with the diseases.
5) Obtains the findings correctly, organizes them, presents them for sharing and use in accordance with the purpose.
6) Takes safety precautions in the medical laboratory, applies personal safety rules and creates a safe laboratory environment.
7) Gains the ability to do regular physical activity for a healthy life and increase in work efficiency.
8) In the working environment; applies first aid and emergency care in accordance with the guide/directive in emergency situations.
COMPETENCIES
Ability to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) Using the basic knowledge he has in the field of Medical Laboratory Techniques Program, he takes responsibility in a given task and carries it out individually and takes responsibility in working groups when necessary
2) Gains competence in recognizing devices related to his/her professional field and eliminating simple problems.
3) Performs the dependent and independent tasks given by using the basic knowledge in the field of medical laboratory.
4) Carries out activities for the professional development of the employees under his/her responsibility.
Learning Competency
1) Follows the developments in technology and science as required by the awareness of lifelong learning and has the consciousness of constantly renewing himself.
2) Identifies and meets learning needs.
3) Critically evaluate the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Medical Laboratory Techniques Program.
4) Follows the developments in technology and science and has the awareness of constantly renewing himself.
Communication and Social Competence
1) Physician gains the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, other healthcare professionals and patients in an ethical framework.
2)Medical Laboratory Techniques ProgramUses basic information and communication technology specific to the field.
3) Using a foreign language at a basic level, they follow the information in the field and communicate with their colleagues.
4) Informs the relevant people and institutions by using the technological knowledge and skills he has in the field of Medical Laboratory Techniques Program, and conveys the solution proposals for the problems verbally and in writing.
5) He/she uses his/her parent tongue at a good level in oral and written communication for his/her profession.
6) Creates citizenship awareness by learning Atatürk's principles and reforms.
Domain-Specific Competency
1) Have the necessary basic and practical knowledge, rules and skills about taking, storing and transferring biological materials from the patient for medical laboratory tests.
2) Prepares solutions for manual and automatic studies before analysis.
3) Makes preparations before analysis, prepares the preparations, applies disinfection and sterilization techniques.
4) Applies basic tests related to different areas of medical laboratory.
5) Uses medical laboratory equipment in accordance with its rules and techniques, ensures that they work in the most efficient way by controlling and maintaining them.
6) Has sufficient awareness of environmental protection and occupational safety.
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Occupational Profiles of Graduates
Graduates of the program can work as "Medical Laboratory Technician" in "all laboratories" within the health institutions and organizations in the public and private sectors, and in laboratories available in forensic medicine institutions.
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Access to Further Studies
Students who graduate from our program can transfer to the departments of Biology, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, Genetics and Bioengineering, Nursing, Nursing and Health Services and Molecular Biology and Genetics.
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Courses - Term, Credit and ECTS Credit
- 1 - Semester Type Course Code Course Name Credits ECTS Credits 1 Compulsory ING101 ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS I 2 2 1 Compulsory SHM103 PHYSIOLOGY 2 3 1 Compulsory SHM105 ANATOMY 2 3 1 Compulsory SHM107 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 2 2 1 Compulsory TAR105 ATATURK'S PRINCIPLES AND HISTORY OF REVOLUTION I 2 2 1 Compulsory TUR101 TURKISH LANGUAGE I 2 2 1 Elective SEC115 TECHNOLOGY ADDICTION 2 2 1 Elective SEÇ103 PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS 2 2 1 Vocational TLB101 LABORATORY CHEMISTRY 3 3 1 Vocational TLB103 MEDICAL BIOLOGY AND GENETICS 2 3 1 Vocational TLB109 MICROBIOLOGY 1 3 6 - 2 - Semester Type Course Code Course Name Credits ECTS Credits 2 Compulsory ING102 ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS II 2 2 2 Compulsory SHM108 LABORATUVARDA GÜVENLİK 2 1 2 Compulsory STJ101 SUMMER INTERNSHIP APPLICATIONS - 8 2 Compulsory TAR106 ATATURK'S PRINCIPLES AND HISTORY OF REVOLUTION I 2 2 2 Compulsory TUR 102 TURKISH LANGUAGE II 2 2 2 Elective SEC106 DİCTİON and SPEECH 2 1 2 Elective SEC108 FIRST AID 2 2 2 Vocational TLB102 LABORATORY CHEMISTRY II 3 3 2 Vocational TLB106 COMPUTER IN LABORATORY 3 3 2 Vocational TLB108 STERILIZATION AND DISINFECTION 2 2 2 Vocational TLB112 GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY 3 4 - 3 - Semester Type Course Code Course Name Credits ECTS Credits 3 Compulsory SHM201 PROFESSIONAL ETHICS 1 1 3 Compulsory SHM207 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY 2 2 3 Elective SEÇ205 COMMUNICATION 2 2 3 Vocational TLB209 PARASITOLOGY 2 4 3 Vocational TLB211 NUCLEAR MEDICINE 1 2 3 Vocational TLB215 MICROBIOLOGY III 4 5 3 Vocational TLB217 BASIC LABORATORY PRACTICES I 3 4 3 Vocational TLB219 SPECIAL EXAMINATIONS IN BIOCHEMISTRY 2 3 3 Vocational TLB221 PATHOLOGY 3 5 3 Vocational TLB223 HEMATOLOGY 2 2 - 4 - Semester Type Course Code Course Name Credits ECTS Credits 4 Elective SEÇ210 RESEARCH METHODS AND TECHNİQUES 2 2 4 Vocational TLB206 ORGANIZATION IN THE MEDICAL LABORATORY 1 2 4 Vocational TLB218 BASIC LABORATORY PRACTICES II 11 26 -
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Student's success in Health Services Vocational School is determined by an evaluation of the mid-term notes along with the final exam grade. Mid-term notes, consists of the notes depending on the midterm exam and course assignments, practices, practical work . Last assessment, are determined by the course instructor with one of the following letter grades,taking into the consideration of success level of all students taking the course
Success and note schedule
Note with the number coefficient of success note with the letter
90-100 4,00 AA
80-89 3,50 BA
70-79 3,00 BB
65-69 2,50 CB
60-64 2,00 CC
55-59 1,50 DC
50-54 1,00 DD
0-49 0,00 FF
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Graduation Requirements
Students to graduate must be passed all the courses in the program and there should be no , FF, FF1 and FF2 grade. Students in this program should provide a minimum of 120 ECTS credits and a GPA of at least 2.00 out of 4.00. In addition, the summer internship of 240 hours to 30 business days need to be made.
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Mode of Study
Full-time
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Programme Director
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Hesna URAL
Öğr.Gör. Fulya ÖZDEMİR
Öğr.Gör.Gençay SEVİM
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Courses – Key Learning Outcomes Relation Matrix
DERS
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
P7
P8
P9
P10
P11
P12
P13
P14
P15
TOPL.
TUR101
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
3
ING101
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
3
TAR105
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
3
SHM105
0
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
SHM103
0
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
7
SHM107
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
TLB103
0
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
TLB101
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
2
7
TLB109
1
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
0
3
2
3
1
3
3
34
SEC101
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
4
0
7
SEC103
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
3
0
7
TUR102
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
3
ING102
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
3
TAR106
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
3
TLB112
3
4
4
4
4
2
4
4
0
2
4
3
2
2
3
45
TLB114
1
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
0
3
2
3
1
3
3
34
TLB106
0
1
0
0
2
0
3
1
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
10
SEC108
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
0
0
1
0
0
0
6
SEC104
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
SEC106
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
4
1
8
SHM201
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
0
0
0
0
4
8
SHM207
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
0
0
0
4
0
0
0
8
TLB215
1
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
0
3
2
3
1
3
3
34
TLB209
1
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
0
3
2
3
1
3
3
34
TLB217
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
0
4
4
2
2
2
4
49
TLB219
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
0
4
4
2
2
2
2
47
TLB221
1
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
0
3
2
3
1
3
3
34
TLB211
2
0
3
0
2
4
4
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
1
21
SEC205
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
4
2
0
7
SEC203
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
4
0
0
0
0
4
1
1
13
TLB218
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
0
4
4
2
2
2
4
49
TLB210
1
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
0
3
2
3
1
3
3
34
TLB206
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
0
4
4
2
2
2
2
47
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NQF-HETR/Program Competencies Matrix
TemelAlan
ProgramYeterlilikleri
UlusalYeterlilikÇerçevesi
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Bilgi
1
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
1
Bilgi
2
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
3
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Beceri
1
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
1
Beceri
2
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
2
3
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
3
4
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
5
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
6
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Yetkinlik(Bağımsızçalışabilmevesorumlulukalabilmeyetkinliği)
1
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
1
Yetkinlik(Bağımsızçalışabilmevesorumlulukalabilmeyetkinliği)
1
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
2
3
Yetkinlik
(Öğrenmeyetkinliği)
1
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
1
Yetkinlik
(Öğrenmeyetkinliği)
Yetkinlik(İletişimvesosyalyetkinlik)
1
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
1
Yetkinlik(İletişimvesosyalyetkinlik)
Yetkinlik
(Alanaözgüyetkinlik)
1
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
1
Yetkinlik
(Alanaözgüyetkinlik)
2
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
2