Patoloji Laboratuvar Teknikleri


General Information

Pathology Laboratory Techniques program started education at associate degree level in 2014-2015 academic year. Pathology Laboratory Technician is an assistant health technician who makes tissues and body fluids ready for microscopic examination and assists pathology specialists in these matters. The aim of the program is to train assistant health technicians who will work in occupational laboratories and have the competence to apply new technologies and techniques.

The language of instruction in the program is Turkish.

Qualification Awarded

Pathology Laboratory Technician, Associate Degree

Level of Qualification

Associate Degree

Admission Requirements

Students are admitted to the Pathology Laboratory Techniques Program of Ufuk University after a central examination conducted by the Measurement Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM).

Arrangements for the Recognition of Prior Learning

 If students who have applied to our school enroll with the student transcript of the previous education they received from other higher education institutions in the domestic or overseas in addition to the course contents within their applications; their requests on the credit and grade transfer are discussed and ruled in by the board of directors.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

The student who will graduate from the program must have completed all the courses in the program and must not have an FF grade. In this program, the student must provide a minimum of 120 ECTS credits, have a GPA of at least 2.00 out of 4.00, and have also completed 240 hours of summer internship in 30 working days.

Profile of the Programme
Key Learning Outcomes

PATHOLOGY 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) To be able to have basic knowledge about the normal structure and functions of tissues and to analyze this information at cell and tissue level.

2) Uses professional field terminology effectively.

3) Knows histopathological tissue follow-up methods and produces solutions to problems.

4) Has  sufficient knowledge about the safety of the storage, archiving laboratory.

5) Uses histopathological basic theoretical knowledge.

6) He has basic scientific knowledge in his field and knows how to reach information in his professional life.

7) Knows how to act in accordance with the legal regulations related to the field

INFORMATION

Theoretical, Factual

 

1) To be able to have basic knowledge about the normal structure and functions of tissues and to analyze this information at cell and tissue level.

2) Uses professional field terminology effectively.

3) Knows histopathological tissue follow-up methods and produces solutions to problems.

4) Has  sufficient knowledge about the safety of the storage, archiving laboratory.

5) Uses histopathological basic theoretical knowledge.

6) He has basic scientific knowledge in his field and knows how to reach information in his professional life.

7) Knows how to act in accordance with the legal regulations related to the field.

8) Has the necessary skills to take samples for examination in the histopathology laboratory, to apply appropriate methods for evaluation and to store them.

9) Gains the ability to use the basic theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of pathology to a higher level in the same field or in a field at the same level.

10) Prepares certain special chemical solutions and dyes used to follow histopathological routine techniques.

11) Applies laboratory safety rules and creates a safe laboratory environment.

12) Uses basic computer programs and related technologies related to the field of health.

13) Gains the ability to do regular physical activity for a healthy life and increase in work efficiency.

14) In the working environment; applies first aid and emergency care in accordance with the guide/directive in emergency situations.

15) Has the ability to work individually and takes responsibility in working groups.

16) Gains competence in recognizing devices related to his/her professional field and eliminating simple problems.

17) Performs the dependent and independent tasks given by using the basic knowledge in the field of pathology.

18) Carries out activities for the professional development of the employees under his/her responsibility.

19) Evaluates the basic knowledge and skills acquired after graduation with a critical approach.

20) Identifies and meets learning needs.

21) Directs his/her education to a profession at the same level or to a further education level.

22) Follows the developments in technology and science as required by the awareness of lifelong learning and has the consciousness of constantly renewing himself.

23) Physician gains the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, other healthcare professionals and patients in an ethical framework.

24) Uses basic information and communication technology specific to the field.

25) Using a foreign language at a basic level, they follow the information in the field and communicate with their colleagues.

26) He/she conveys the solution proposals related to the thoughts and problems specific to the histopathological field to the team members in writing and verbally.

27) He/she uses his/her parent tongue at a good level in oral and written communication for his/her profession.

28) Creates citizenship awareness by learning Atatürk's principles and reforms.

29) Has the basic rules and practical knowledge in the field of histopathology with sufficient level of knowledge about taking, storing and transporting biological materials in the field.

30) Prepares analysis solutions.

31) Makes preparations before analysis, prepares the preparations, applies disinfection and sterilization techniques.

32) Uses equipment in accordance with the rules and techniques in the pathology laboratory, 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) Has the necessary skills to take samples for examination in the histopathology laboratory, to apply appropriate methods for evaluation and to store them.

2) Gains the ability to use the basic theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of pathology to a higher level in the same field or in a field at the same level.

3) Prepares certain special chemical solutions and dyes used to follow histopathological routine techniques.

4) Applies laboratory safety rules and creates a safe laboratory environment.

5) Uses basic computer programs and related technologies related to the field of health.

6) Gains the ability to do regular physical activity for a healthy life and increase in work efficiency.

7) 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) Has the ability to work individually and takes responsibility in working groups.

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 pathology.

4) Carries out activities for the professional development of the employees under his/her responsibility.

 

 

 

Learning Competency

 

1) Evaluates the basic knowledge and skills acquired after graduation with a critical approach.

2) Identifies and meets learning needs.

3) Directs his/her education to a profession at the same level or to a further education level.

4) Follows the developments in technology and science as required by the awareness of lifelong learning and has the consciousness 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) Uses 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) He/she conveys the solution proposals related to the thoughts and problems specific to the histopathological field to the team members in writing and verbally.

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) Has the basic rules and practical knowledge in the field of histopathology with sufficient level of knowledge about taking, storing and transporting biological materials in the field.

2) Prepares analysis solutions.

3) Makes preparations before analysis, prepares the preparations, applies disinfection and sterilization techniques.

4) Uses equipment in accordance with the rules and techniques in the pathology laboratory, ensures that they work in the most efficient way by controlling and maintaining them.

5) Has sufficient awareness of environmental protection and occupational safety.

 

 

 

Occupational Profiles of Graduates

Graduates of the program can work as a "Pathology Laboratory Technician" in the "Pathology Laboratories" within the health institutions and organizations in the public and private sector, and in the Pathology Laboratories of the forensic medicine institutions.

Access to Further Studies

Students who graduate from the 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.

Courses - Term, Credit and ECTS Credit
- 1 -
Semester Type Course Code Course Name Credits ECTS Credits
1
Compulsory
SHM103
PHYSIOLOGY
2
3
1
Compulsory
SHM105
ANATOMY
2
3
1
Compulsory
SHM107
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
2
2
1
Compulsory
TUR101
TURKISH LANGUAGE I
2
2
1
Compulsory
İNG101
ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS I
2
2
1
Elective
SEC115
TECHNOLOGY ADDICTION
2
2
1
Vocational
PLT101
GENERAL PATHOLOGY
2
6
1
Vocational
PLT103
MEDICAL BIOLOGY AND GENETICS
2
2
1
Vocational
PLT105
HİSTOLOJİ
3
6
1
Vocational
PLT109
MİCROBİOLOGY
2
2
- 2 -
Semester Type Course Code Course Name Credits ECTS Credits
2
Compulsory
SHM108
SAFETY IN THE LABORATORY
2
2
2
Compulsory
STJ101
SUMMER INTERNSHIP APPLICATIONS
-
8
2
Compulsory
TUR102
TURKISH LANGUAGE II
2
2
2
Compulsory
ING102
ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS II
2
2
2
Elective
SEÇ106
DICTION AND BEAUTIFUL SPEECH
2
1
2
Elective
SEÇ108
FİRST AİD
2
2
2
Vocational
PLT102
GENEL HİSTOTEKNOLOJİ
3
4
2
Vocational
PLT104
PATHOLOGY LABORATORY TECHNIQUES APPLICATIONS I
2
3
2
Vocational
PLT106
COMPUTER IN LABORATORY
3
3
2
Vocational
PLT110
CHEMİSTRY
2
3
- 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
Compulsory
TAR201
ATATURK'S PRINCIPLES AND HISTORY OF REVOLUTION -I
2
2
3
Elective
SEC201
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT
2
2
3
Elective
SEC205
COMMUNICATION
2
2
3
Vocational
PLT203
IMMUNHISTOCHEMISTRY TECHNIQUES
2
4
3
Vocational
PLT205
LABORATORY TECHNİQUES & APPLİCATİONS II
2
6
3
Vocational
PLT207
MACROSCOPIC DISSECTION
2
4
3
Vocational
PLT209
SPECIAL HISTOCHEMICAL TECHNIQUES
2
3
3
Vocational
PLT211
GENERAL CYTOLOGY
2
4
- 4 -
Semester Type Course Code Course Name Credits ECTS Credits
4
Compulsory
TAR202
ATATÜRK HISTORY OF PRINCIPLES AND REVOLUTIONS II
2
2
4
Elective
SEC203
RESEARCH METHODS AND TECHNİQUES
2
2
4
Vocational
PLT206
PATHOLOGY LABORATORY TECHNIQUES III
14
26
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

In the Vocational School of Health Services, the success of the student in the courses is determined by evaluating the midterm grades and the final exam grade together. The semester grades consist of the midterm exam grade and the grades given to the assignments, applications and practical studies depending on the course. The final evaluation is determined by one of the following letter grades by the instructor giving the course, taking into account the general success level of all students taking that 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

In addition, letter grades not included in the average;

 

S: Successful,

U: Failed,

EX: Exempt,

W: Withdrawn from class,

I: Course whose exact grade is unknown,

FF1: Although he had the right to take the exam, he did not take the exam, failed,

FF2: No right to take the semester exam due to absenteeism, unsuccessful,

P: Continuing,

is determined as.

Graduation Requirements

The student who will graduate from the program must have completed all the courses in the program and must not have FF, FF1 and FF2 grades. In this program, the student must provide a minimum of 120 ECTS credits and a GPA of at least 2.00 out of 4.00. In addition, it is necessary to have completed a summer internship of 240 hours in 30 working days.

Mode of Study

Full-time

Programme Director

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Seda USUBÜTÜN

Öğr.Gör.Simge ÇELEBİ AYLA

Courses – Key Learning Outcomes Relation Matrix
NQF-HETR/Program Competencies Matrix