MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNIQUES
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

PROGRAM QUALIFICATION

Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
1) To have basic information about the normal structure-functions of human systems, to analyze this information at the tissue-cell level and to associate it with diseases.
Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
2) To have knowledge about the work organization in medical laboratories and to be able to carry out applications.
3) To be able to take appropriate samples from patients for medical laboratory tests and to transfer samples under appropriate conditions.
4) To be able to do sample preparation before analysis, to prepare maintenance preparations, to apply disinfection and sterilization techniques.
5) To be able to apply basic tests related to different areas of medical laboratory, to prepare analysis solutions.
6) To be able to associate medical laboratory tests with metabolism and structure-functions of body systems or microbial/parasitic factors.
7) To be able to reveal the sources of error in the total testing process in medical laboratories and to produce solutions.
8) To be able to use information technologies in medical laboratory applications and to improve themselves by using information technologies.
9) To be able to define medical laboratories quality management systems, to carry out quality control processes, to use statistical methods in these applications.
10) To be able to apply safety rules in medical laboratories, to take personal safety precautions and to create a safe laboratory environment.
11) To be able to apply environmental health and waste management measures in medical laboratory studies, to have knowledge about environmental protection legislation.
Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)
12) Who has sufficient knowledge about the devices and chemicals in the working environment and undertakes the tasks assigned to that one. In extraordinary situations that may disrupt the workflow, it primarily contributes to solving problems individually and, if necessary, as a team.
13) Be open to scientific and technological developments and follow them.
14) Evaluates the basic level of knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach; identifies learning needs and obtains gains.
15) Ability to communicate individually and socially, and work as a team in the laboratory and in the institution where the laboratory is located.
16) Can communicate effectively in oral and written form and uses Turkish effectively in the execution of health services.
17) Being able to speak and write English at an intermediate level, use a foreign language in professional practice.
18) It can apply first aid in emergency situations, provide basic life support, and transport the sick and injured.
19) Has knowledge about defining general ethical and moral concepts, complying with the principles of professional and medical ethics, special medical ethical issues and patient rights.