VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF HEALTH SERVICES
Department of Medical Laboratory Techniques
TLT 102 | Course Introduction and Application Information
Course Name |
Clinical Biochemistry
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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TLT 102
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Spring
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3
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2
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4
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6
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Prerequisites |
None
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Course Language |
Turkish
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Course Type |
Required
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Course Level |
Short Cycle
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Mode of Delivery | Blended | |||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | DiscussionApplication: Experiment / Laboratory / WorkshopLecture / PresentationReport Writing | |||||
Course Coordinator | ||||||
Course Lecturer(s) | - | |||||
Assistant(s) |
Course Objectives | The aim of the course is to have knowledge about clinical biochemistry and to gain ability of doing clinical biochemistry test |
Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | This course includes clinical laboratories processes, biological sample types, fluid-electrolyte metabolism and acid-base balance tests (blood gases), tests for carbohydrate, lipid, and protein measurement in body fluids, tests for liver, kidney, heart, gastrointestinal system and bone metabolism, therapeutic drug level monitoring, tumor markers, urine analysis, CSF analysis, statistical evaluation of diagnostic tests and quality management. |
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Core Courses | |
Major Area Courses |
X
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Supportive Courses | ||
Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
1 | Introduction to the course Introduction to clinical biochemistry, analytical processes, biological samples and laboratory safety rules | Mehmetoğlu İ. Klinik Biyokimya El Kitabı (Hematoloji ve Seroloji Laboratuarları ilaveli), Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, 2013, syf 1-5. |
2 | Statistical evaluation of diagnostic tests and quality control in clinical laboratory | Mehmetoğlu İ. Klinik Biyokimya El Kitabı (Hematoloji ve Seroloji Laboratuarları ilaveli), Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, 2013, syf 399-406 |
3 | Carbohydrate, protein and lipid metabolism tests-1 | Mehmetoğlu İ. Klinik Biyokimya El Kitabı (Hematoloji ve Seroloji Laboratuarları ilaveli), Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, 2013, syf 66-78, 94-110, 112-125 |
4 | Carbohydrate, protein and lipid metabolism tests-2 | Mehmetoğlu İ. Klinik Biyokimya El Kitabı (Hematoloji ve Seroloji Laboratuarları ilaveli), Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, 2013, syf 66-78, 94-110, 112-125 |
5 | Midterm Exam-1 | - |
6 | Acid-base equilibrium tests and blood gas analysis | Mehmetoğlu İ. Klinik Biyokimya El Kitabı (Hematoloji ve Seroloji Laboratuarları ilaveli), Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, 2013, syf 308-327 |
7 | Liver function tests | Mehmetoğlu İ. Klinik Biyokimya El Kitabı (Hematoloji ve Seroloji Laboratuarları ilaveli), Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, 2013, syf 153-158. |
8 | Kidney function tests | Mehmetoğlu İ. Klinik Biyokimya El Kitabı (Hematoloji ve Seroloji Laboratuarları ilaveli), Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, 2013, syf 158-164. |
9 | Cardiac function tests | Mehmetoğlu İ. Klinik Biyokimya El Kitabı (Hematoloji ve Seroloji Laboratuarları ilaveli), Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, 2013, syf 168-172. |
10 | Midterm Exam-2 | - |
11 | Gastrointestinal system and bone metabolism tests | Mehmetoğlu İ. Klinik Biyokimya El Kitabı (Hematoloji ve Seroloji Laboratuarları ilaveli), Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, 2013, syf 267-272. Mehmetoğlu İ. Klinik Biyokimya El Kitabı (Hematoloji ve Seroloji Laboratuarları ilaveli), Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, 2013, syf 181-187. |
12 | Tests for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) | Mehmetoğlu İ. Klinik Biyokimya El Kitabı (Hematoloji ve Seroloji Laboratuarları ilaveli), Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, 2013, syf 261-264. |
13 | Urine analysis | Mehmetoğlu İ. Klinik Biyokimya El Kitabı (Hematoloji ve Seroloji Laboratuarları ilaveli), Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, 2013, syf 194-244. |
14 | Therapeutic drug level monitoring, analyzing tumor markers and prenatal screening tests | Mehmetoğlu İ. Klinik Biyokimya El Kitabı (Hematoloji ve Seroloji Laboratuarları ilaveli), Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, 2013, syf 4-7, syf 296-297. |
15 | General review | - |
16 | Final Exam |
Course Notes/Textbooks | Mehmetoğlu İ. Klinik Biyokimya El Kitabı (Hematoloji ve Seroloji Laboratuarları ilaveli), Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, 2013 |
Suggested Readings/Materials | Doç. Dr. Uzay Görmüş, Yard. Doç. Dr. Neşe İnan, Yard. Doç. Dr. İbrahim Söğüt, Dr. Özlem Timirci Kahraman. Laboratuvar Dünyası: Biyokimya, Mikrobiyoloji ve Moleküler Genetik Uygulamalarının Klinik Laboratuvarlarda Kullanımı. Nobel Tıp Kitabevi, 2014, ISBN: 978-605-335-102-3 |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation |
1
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10
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Laboratory / Application |
1
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15
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Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
Portfolio |
1
|
5
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Homework / Assignments | ||
Presentation / Jury | ||
Project | ||
Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exams | ||
Midterm |
2
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30
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Final Exam |
1
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40
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Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
6
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60
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Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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40
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Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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3
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48
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Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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2
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32
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Study Hours Out of Class |
14
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3
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42
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Field Work |
0
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Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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Portfolio |
1
|
12
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12
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Homework / Assignments |
-
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0
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Presentation / Jury |
0
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Project |
0
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Seminar / Workshop |
0
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Oral Exam |
0
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Midterms |
2
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12
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24
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Final Exam |
1
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22
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22
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Total |
180
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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1 | To have the required contemporary theoretical and practical knowledge in his/her field |
X | ||||
2 | To use the material and technology related to his/her field, and make their maintenance, use the information and communication technologies at basic level |
X | ||||
3 | To have the competency to recognize the problems in his/her field, analyze them, develop evidence-based solutions and have the ability to share their suggestions with others |
X | ||||
4 | To be aware of legal responsibilities, conduct basic studies in her/his field independently |
X | ||||
5 | To communicate with patients, relatives and colleagues properly, comprehensively, honestly and explicitly, transfer his/her thoughts and knowledge through written and oral communication |
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6 | To take responsibility as an active team member during the practices in his/her field |
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7 | To commentate and evaluate the scientific information with a critical approach by the help of knowledge gained in his/her field |
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8 | To comprehend the importance of lifelong learning, to determine and meet her/his learning needs, to develop herself/himself by monitoring the development in science and technology |
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9 | To act by considering the universal ethical values, social and cultural characteristics |
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10 | To know the concepts of occupational safety, patient safety, environmental protection and quality, and fulfill the requirements |
X | ||||
11 | To be able to follow information in his field and communicate with colleagues in English at least a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level |
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12 | To take necessary measures in accordance with laboratory safety and protection rules in the field of medical laboratory techniques |
X | ||||
13 | To determine the needs according to the requirements of the laboratory processes and carry out activities for development |
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest