CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY AND ANALYTICAL METHODOLOGIES
Academic year2016/17
CourseBIOMEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNIQUES
Code015EF
Credits6
PeriodSemester 2
LanguageItalian
| Modules | Area | Type | Hours | Teacher(s) |
| BIOCHIMICA CLINICA | BIO/12 | LEZIONI | 24 | |
| METODOLOGIE E TECNICHE ANALITICHE IN BIOCHIMICA CLINICA | MED/46 | LEZIONI | 24 | |
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Knowledge
At the end of this integrated class, the student will be able to demonstrate a solid knowledge of Laboratory Medicine, including topics of clinical biochemistry, molecular biology, clinical pathology and medical genetics. The student will be aware of the clinical meaning and usefulness of the main routine blood and urine tests, and their normal/critical ranges, and will study a range of clinical biochemistry topics integrated to laboratory practice, as well as covering current and new technologies and contemporary issues within the discipline. Students will also gain an understanding of the principles and components of instrumentation, laboratory calculations, quality assurance and statistics relevant to the medical laboratory.
Assessment criteria of knowledge
During the oral exam the student must be able to demonstrate his/her knowledge of the course material and be able to discuss the reading matter thoughtfully and with propriety of expression.
The student must demonstrate the ability to put into practice and to execute, with critical awareness, the activities illustrated or carried out under the guidance of the teacher during the course.
Methods:
- Final oral exam
- Oral report
Further information:
The final mark will 100% be related to the oral exam and to the preparation/performance of the oral report on distinct topics of Laboratory Medicine.
Teaching methods
Delivery: face to face
Learning activities:
- attending lectures
- preparation of oral/written report
- group work
Attendance: Advised
Teaching methods:
Syllabus
The course covers the main topics of clinical biochemistry and analytical methodologies, including knowledge of metabolism, principles of methodology and interpretation of analytical results for carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, enzymes, hemostasis and electrolytes. Emphasis is also placed on laboratory operations topics in quality control, laboratory management, budgeting, quality improvement, assessment of technology and test utilization.
Bibliography
Didactic materiale will be available online. Further reading will be indicated during lessons and seminars.
Updated: 14/11/2016 17:27
