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

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Öğr.Gör. Hasip ÇİRKİN
Head of Department
E-Mail: hasip.cirkin@kent.edu.tr
Telephone:

PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM:

The aim of the program is; To train medical laboratory technicians who have the ability to think analytically, adopt the philosophy of total quality and ethical values, and meet the requirements of the field in line with scientific and technological developmen

DEGREE AWARDED:

The students who successfully complete the program are awarded the degree of Önlisans of .

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:

Student admission to the faculty is made according to the results of the exams organized by OSYM and the principles determined by YÖK. For more information, "Istanbul Kent University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations" can be used. The principles determined by the Senate are applied for the admission of foreign students to the program.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:

İlgili programdan mezun olacak öğrenci aşağıdaki şartları yerine getirmek durumundadır:
In order for students to graduate, they must have successfully completed a total of 120 ECTS credits in four semesters and achieved a general academic average of at least 2.00 according to the 4-point system.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING:

Istanbul Kent University students may be exempt from certain courses within the framework of the Exemption and Adaptation Procedures Directive. If the content of the course taken at another institution and its ECTS equivalent are suitable for the course given at Istanbul Kent University and it is approved by the relevant faculty / institute / college directorate, the student may be exempted from this course.

PROGRAM QUALIFICATION:

Bilgi (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.
Beceriler (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.
Yetkinlikler (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.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND RULES PRESENTED IN THE PROGRAM:

 All of the work (theoretical course, practice, seminar, individual study, exams, homework, etc.) that a student must do in order to successfully complete a course is expressed by the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).
 ECTS is a student-centered credit system based on the student's workload. The student is obliged to take at least 30 ECTS courses each semester.
 When the student graduates, the success status is determined by the ACADEMIC AVERAGE.
 Success in a course; It is determined by evaluating the midterm exam grade and the average of the final or make-up exam. In order for the student to graduate, he/she must have succeeded in all the courses with a minimum of 120 ECTS credits in the curriculum, and his/her GPA must be at least 60 out of 100.
 For detailed information, you can refer to the “Istanbul Kent University Associate Degree and Undergraduate Education-Training and Examination Regulations”.

EXAMS, MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION:

 Exams are evaluated out of 100 full marks. Year-end success grade; It is the grade obtained as a result of the addition of 40% of the yearly grade point average and 60% of the end-of-year exam grade.
 For general information about the examination regulation and assessment and evaluation processes, it is within the scope of “Istanbul Kent University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations”.

NQF-HETR/ASSOCIATION WITH PROGRAM OUTPUTS:

72 - Sağlık

TR-NQF-HE Main Field Descriptors
72 - Sağlık		 Program Outcomes TR-NQF-HE 5 (Associate) Level Descriptors
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Bilgi
Kuramsal - Olgusal 1 1 Kuramsal - Olgusal
2
3
Beceriler
Bilişsel - Uygulamalı 1 1 Bilişsel - Uygulamalı
2 2
Yetkinlikler
Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği 1 1 Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği
2 2
3 3
Öğrenme Yetkinliği 1 1 Öğrenme Yetkinliği
2 2
3 3
İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik 1 1 İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik
2 2
3 3
4 4
5
6
Alana Özgü Yetkinlik 1 1 Alana Özgü Yetkinlik
2 2
3
4
5
6
7
TR-NQF-HE Main Field Descriptors
72 - Sağlık		 Program Outcomes TR-NQF-HE 5 (Associate) Level Descriptors
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Bilgi
Kuramsal - Olgusal 1 1 Kuramsal - Olgusal
2
3
Beceriler
Bilişsel - Uygulamalı 1 1 Bilişsel - Uygulamalı
2 2
3
Yetkinlikler
Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği 1 1 Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği
2 2
3 3
Öğrenme Yetkinliği 1 1 Öğrenme Yetkinliği
2 2
3 3
İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik 1 1 İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik
2 2
3 3
4 4
5
6
Alana Özgü Yetkinlik 1 1 Alana Özgü Yetkinlik
2 2
3
4
5
6