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Biomedical diagnostics
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Summary of the Profile
General Description:
Objective(s) of a study programme:
Biomedical diagnostics study programme aims at preparing specialists in biomedical diagnostics with higher college education, able to work in the healthcare sector by performing laboratory diagnostic tests.
Learning outcomes:
Knowledge, its application
Upon completion of their studies, graduates will be able to:
• review the influence of environmental factors on individual health;
• justify hygiene requirements for laboratories and work environment;
• explain the structure of the body, function of organs and systems;
• describe pathological processes in human body.
Research skills
Upon completion of their studies, graduates will be able to:
• collect and interpret data necessary for tackling social and ethical issues;
• apply information technologies;
• reflect and reason purposefully.
Special abilities
Upon completion of their studies, graduates will be able to:
• prepare the work area, implements and patient for laboratory diagnostic testing;
• take and accept samples;
• perform or assist in performing laboratory diagnostic tests;
• compare the results of laboratory diagnostic tests with biological reference values;
• monitor the quality of laboratory diagnostic tests in all stages of testing.
Social skills
Upon completion of their studies, graduates will be able to:
• demonstrate social responsibility and public spirit;
• work in the health care team and collaborate with other sectors;
• communicate and convey information within the framework of competence.
Personal abilities
Upon completion of their studies, graduates will be able to:
• select learning strategies and methods;
• apply provisions of health legislation and professional ethics in the professional activity.
Activities of teaching and learning:
Interactive lecture; Case analysis; Document analysis; Demonstration; Directional questions; Questionnaire; Individual tasks; Literature analysis; Work with laboratory equipment; Group work; Simulations; Work in pairs; Questions-answers; Mind map; Group work; Situations analysis; Problem-oriented teaching; Case study; Arguments “for“ and “against“; Observation; Analysis of performance techniques; Performance of survey; Discussion; Illustrative laboratory work; Research methods (information search, creation of the logical scheme, project preparation).
Methods of assessment of learning achievements:
Cumulative assessment
Framework:
Study subjects (modules), practical training:
Anatomy; Applied Research and Statistics; Basics of Bioinformatics; Basics of Law; Biochemical Testing; Biomedical Physics; Chemistry; Clinical Pathology; Cytology; English Language; Haematological Testing; Histology and Histological Technique; Human body fluids and secretions laboratory testing; Human Genetics; Immunology and Immunological Testing; Information Technologies; Medical Procedures and Emergency Care; Microbiological Testing; Pharmacology; Public Health; Philosophy; Professional Ethics; Physiology; Psychology; Pathological; Quality Management; Specialty Language and Academic Writing; Management of Health System; Molecular Testing; Professional Bachelor's Thesis; Practice of Microbiological Testing; Cytology and Histology Practice; Practice of Biochemical and Body Fluid Laboratory Testing; Practice of Molecular Testing; Final Practice.
Optional courses:
Students choose from a college (Vilniaus kolegija) list of optional subjects.
Distinctive features of a study programme:
Study program focuses on the application of the evidence-based, latest knowledge of laboratory medicine in practice and the study of innovative laboratory diagnostic tests. All professional practice is carried out in real working conditions in diagnostic laboratories of various healthcare institutions.
Access to professional activity or further study:
Access to professional activity:
Graduates will be able to work in laboratories of all levels health care institutions, public health centers, institutions of scientific research and others performing biochemical, cytological, hematological, histological, microbiological, immunological, and molecular diagnostic tests.
Access to further study:
After completion of bridge courses or fulfilling other requirements of the accepting institution, access to the second cycle university (postgraduate) studies.
