توصيف مقرر المستوى السادس

e.g. 6th  level

There of lecture hours: 2 hrs

There of practical hours: 1 hr

There of self-study hours: 2 hrs

English

By the end of this course students will be able to:

• List biochemistry definitions and topics classifications.

• Describe some disorders of clinical cases.

• Memorize disease states and different laboratory tests and their applications.

• Describe different laboratory tests and their applications.

• Prepare short reports about some clinical cases.

• Collect general information about some medical biochemistry disorders with related topics.

• Summarize clinical findings and extract important data.

• Evaluate given data from understanding medical biochemistry basis.

• Apply the gained knowledge and experience of related topic.

• Work in a group and learn time management.

• Demonstrate some cases in a short report in a written form and orally using appropriate scientific language.

• Choose appropriate data for specific cases, communication with patients.

• Utilize computer technology.

• Manage laboratory training process, analytical laboratory tests.

Content of the Module:

This course presents introductory biochemistry relevant to human health and disease that forms part of the foundation of modern medical practice. The molecular correlation with disease is emphasized throughout the course.

The topics included are:

- Enzymes: introduction, nomenclature, classification, mechanism of action, inhibition and factors affecting activity.

- Vitamins, introduction, nomenclature, classification, mechanism of action, diseases states associated with defeciency.

- Carbohydrates metabolism and disease states associated with disorders of metabolism.

- Lipid metabolis and disease states associated with disorders of metabolism.

- Protein and amino acid metabolism and disease states associated with disorders of metabolism.

- Nucleic acid metabolism and disease states associated with disorders of metabolism.

Examination:

e.g. written examination, presentation

written exams ( 1st midterm exam – 2nd midterm exam – practical exam – final exam) – homeworks and assignments ( theoretical – practical) – Oral presentation – Lab. Reports.
 

e.g. 6th  level /2nd semester

There of lecture hours: 1 hr

There of practical hours: 2 hrs

There of self-study hours: 2 hrs

English

By the end of this course students will be able to:

• Recognize the Theoretical knowledge about microscopy (light microscopy [LM], as well as TEM and SEM).

• Describe the applications of LM, TEM, and SEM, Illumination sources (photons vs. accelerated electrons), Lens systems (glass vs. electro-magnetic), Magnification vs. resolution, Specimen-electron beam interactions.

• Compare between Electron microscope (EM) and Light microscope (LM).

• Explain the Principles and construction of TEM & SEM.

• Summarize and differentiate between specimen preparations for TEM & SEM.

• Work effectively in team.

• Perform the steps required for specimen preparation for transmission electron microscopy (TEM): Fixation and dehydration, Embedding, Ultrathin sectioning (ultramicrotomy), Staining grids with heavy metal stains.

Content of the Module:

• Introduction to electron microscopy : fundamental concepts in electron microscopy; history and pioneers in electron microscopes, the main two types of electron microscopes.

• Light microscopy vs electron microscopy.

• Comparison between Electron microscope (EM) and Light microscope (LM) :Similarities (Arrangement and function of component are similar), Differences between light and electron microscopes.

• The Scale of things and resolving power line.

• Advantages and disadvantages of EM.

• Electrons/wave length/ resolution.

• Relationship between wavelength and resolution: Relationship between wavelength of electron and resolution ,Relationship between electron wavelength and accelerating voltage(de Broglie equation) and Intermediate and high voltage EM (ADVANTEGES AND EXAMPLES).

• Magnification vs. resolution.

• Optics vs electromagnetic lenses, and defect of lenses(lens aberrations).

• Interactions between specimen and electron beam.

• Principles and construction of transmission electron microscope (TEM).

• Specimen preparation for transmission electron microscopy (TEM): Fixation and dehydration, Embedding, Ultramicrotomy (sectioning by ultra-microtome).

• Staining methods : staining of ultra-thin sections by heavy metals stains and contrast and image formation for TEM, Negative staining.

• Principles and applications of scanning electron microscope (SEM).

• Specimen preparation for scanning electron microscopy (SEM):

Fixation, dehydration, Critical point drying, Mounting specimens on stubs
and Sputter coating.

Examination:

e.g. written examination, presentation

written exams ( 1st midterm exam – 2nd midterm exam – practical exam – final exam) – homeworks and assignments ( theoretical – practical) – Oral presentation – Lab. Reports.

6th  level/ 2nd semester

There of lecture hours: 2 hrs

There of practical hours: 1 hr

There of self-study hours: 2 hrs

English

By the end of this course students will be able to:

• Recognize basic knowledge of diagnosis bacteria in clinical samples., pathogenic diseases caused, control and means of treatment.

• Describe identification bacteria collected from clinical samples.

• Explain, summarize, compare, interpret and predict the different aspects of bacteria and infectious disease.

• Diagnose and evaluate the rate and severity of pathogen.

• Work effectively in team.

• Operate certain equipments and instruments to examine and diagnose the different bacteria.

Content of the Module:

• Quality assurance in bacteriology, Introduction, Definitions, Internal quality control, External quality assessment.

• Bacteriological investigations: Blood:, Blood-culture media, Processing of blood cultures.

• Cerebrospinal fluid: Collection and transportation of specimens, Microscopic examination, Susceptibility testing.

• Urine: Introduction, Specimen collection, Culture and interpretation.

• Interpretation of quantitative urine culture results.

• Stool: Collection and transport of stool specimens, Visual examination of stool specimens, Enrichment and inoculation of stool specimens, Media for enteric pathogens.

• Upper respiratory tract infections: Normal flora of the pharynx , Bacterial agents of pharyngitis.

• Lower respiratory tract infections: The most common infections, Collection of sputum specimens, Processing of sputum in the laboratory.
• Sexually transmitted diseases, Urethritis in men, Genital specimens from women, Specimens from genital ulcers.

• Purulent exudates, wounds and abscesses: Commonly encountered clinical conditions and the most frequent etiological agents, Microscopic examination, Culture, Identification.

• Anaerobic bacteriology: Description of bacteria in relation to oxygen requirement.

• Antimicrobial susceptibility testing: General principles of antimicrobial susceptibility testing, Technical factors influencing the size of the zone in the disc-diffusion method ,Quality control.

Examination:

e.g. written examination, presentation

Written exams ( 1st midterm exam – 2nd midterm exam – practical exam – final exam) – homeworks and assignments ( theoretical – practical)

 

6th  level /2nd semester

There of lecture hours: 2 hrs

There of practical hours: 1 hr

There of self-study hours: 2 hrs

English

By the end of this course the student will be able to:

Knowledge: This pathophysiology course will provide an in-depth study of the abnormal physiology associated with disease, the pathologic processes (pathogenesis) of disease and how that disease affects the human organism.

Describe pathogens and diseases caused by them.

Cognitive Skills: Explain, summarize, compare, interpret and predict the different aspects of pathogens and pathogenic infections.
Diagnose and evaluate the rate and severity of pathogenic infections.

Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility

Work effectively in team.

Psychomotor:

Operate certain equipments and instruments to examine and diagnose the different pathogens and pathologies caused by them.

Content of the Module:

• Introduction to Pathophysiology:

• Tissue Adaptation and Injury:

• Cell Injury and Cell Death:

• Inflammation, Tissue Repair, and Fever:

• Alterations in the Hematologic Function RBCs

• Alterations in Hemostasis and Blood Coagulation:

• Alterations in the Cardiovascular System:

• Alterations in the Respiratory System:

• Genetic Disorders:
• .
• Nervous System Pathophysiology:

• Cancers

Examination:

e.g. written examination, presentation

Written exams ( 1st midterm exam – 2nd midterm exam – practical exam – final exam) – homeworks and assignments ( theoretical – practical) – Oral presentation – Lab. Reports.
 

2nd level /1st semester

There of lecture hours: 2 hrs

There of practical hours: 1 hr

There of self-study hours:

English

Upon completion of this course students should be able to:

• Define what is health.

• Concepts of Health care and Management of Health care setup.

• Process involved in the planning to achieve a target (eg: Prevention of nosocomial pathogens / To achieve quality accreditation certification).

• Acquire leadership qualities , Understand the Role of Managers/ Supervisors.

• Process of Staff selection, Directing, controlling tactics of staff management.

• Quality – Definitions, concept and components.

• Quality assurance process in health care.

• Occupational health hazards and safety procedures.

Content of the Module:

The course content should give the basic knowledge about health, Health care system management, Quality assurance in health care, Occupational diseases, prevention and safety procedures.

Examination:

• Written exams (1st midterm exam – 2nd midterm exam – practical exam – final exam)

• Quiz and assignments (theoretical)

• Practical / Field work/ Internship report

• Oral presentation and Group discussion
 

Elective,  6th or 7th level

There of lecture hours: 3 hrs

There of practical hours:

There of self-study hours: 2 hrs

English

Upon completion of this course students should be able to:

• Identify components of laboratory management.

• Summarize the principles of laboratory management activities.

• Perform management activities, including critical evaluations of scientific literature, educational methodology, laboratory operations, writing laboratory procedures and safety.

• Recognize the Clinical Laboratory Technologist’s responsibility in managing today’s clinical laboratory.

• Utilize laboratory management concepts from Clinical Management.

Content of the Module:

• Health care management

• Planning process

• Organization of health care

• Staffing ,Directing and Controlling

• Laboratory information system

• Methods of specimens collection

• Specimens transport, preservation, storage

• Quality ;definitions, concept and components

• Dimensions of quality in health care

• Quality assurance process in lab management

• Quality assurance program Safety procedures

• Control tests to equipments and diagnostic consumables

• Operation and maintenance of equipments

• Writing results of reports

Examination:

e.g. written examination, presentation

written exams ( 1st midterm exam – 2nd midterm exam – final exam) – homeworks and assignments ( theoretical) – Oral presentation – Lab. Reports.