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

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
TLT2008	Laboratory Safety and Techniques	Fall	2	0	2	3

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	Turkish
Type of course:	Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Associate (Short Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Instructor ZEYNEP GÜL
Course Lecturer(s):	Assoc. Prof. BESTENUR YALÇIN
Recommended Optional Program Components:	Laboratory
Course Objectives:	Students, routine laboratory applications outside the special laboratory methods and to teach basic applications to make, running against possible physical, chemical and biological hazards make them conscious, laboratory safety in terms of international standards in order to make them the necessary knowledge and skills to gain.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who successfully complete this course; The era of the objectives of the research and scientific developments have knowledge. Gain qualifications to work in research laboratories.
Increase knowledge and skills for the manual assay. Materials and equipment used in the laboratory diagnosis and use.
That may be encountered when working in the laboratory of biological, physical and chemical hazards knows and implements measures to be taken against them.
Know the purpose of laboratory safety.

Course Content

Spectrophotometric techniques, radioactivity basic principles and measurement, electrophoresis, chromatography, methods of assessment, basic statistical concepts, laboratory information system, nanotechnology labs importance in the future, Laboratory safety purpose, used in laboratory instruments and tools related hazards in the laboratory to prevent danger is designed for appliances , danger signs, emergency situations and emergency plans, procedures, organization and implementation of Security, Safety instructions

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	General laboratory rules and safe working in the laboratory. The purpose of laboratory safety.	None
2)	Laboratory hazards · routes of exposure · laboratory accidents · Laboratory workers · risk analysis	None
3)	Use of basic laboratory equipment and safe application of laboratory methods	None
4)	Safety data sheet and hazard-warning signs related to chemicals	None
5)	Principles of personal safety in laboratories and first aid to be applied in laboratory accidents	None
6)	Nanochemistry: The importance of nanotechnology in terms of chemistry. Risks and security measures.	None
7)	Ensuring chemical safety in the laboratory environment: Chemical hazard classes and sources, easily flammable, oxidizing, corrosive, toxic, carcinogenic and acutely toxic chemicals. Safety levels in the laboratory. Chemical Incompatibility.	None
8)	Ensuring biological safety in the laboratory environment: Physical, chemical and biological hazards in Microbiology Laboratories. Biosafety cabinets.	None
9)	Ensuring biological safety in the laboratory environment (Continued): Decontamination-Disinfection-Sterilization. Autoclave use. Biological spills and biosafety	None
10)	Basic principles and measurement of radioactivity. Radiation safety: Ionizing and non-ionizing radiation. Ways of protection	None
11)	Waste management: Medical waste, radioactive waste. Hazardous Chemical Waste	None
12)	Hazardous chemicals, storage of chemicals, toxic effects of chemicals.	None
13)	Spectrophotometric and spectroscopic techniques: UV-Vis, ICP-OES (Continued)	None
14)	Contingency plans and procedures in a laboratory setting	None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	- Muammer Canel, Esin Canel, Laboratuvar Güvenliği, Gazi Kitabevi Süreyya Saltan Evrensel Laboratuvar Teknikleri, Dora Yayıncılık
References:	- Muammer Canel, Esin Canel, Laboratuvar Güvenliği, Gazi Kitabevi Süreyya Saltan Evrensel Laboratuvar Teknikleri, Dora Yayıncılık

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 50
Final	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	2	28
Study Hours Out of Class	10	3	30
Homework Assignments	1	14	14
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			75

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To be able to use terminology specific to the health field effectively	2
2)	To be able to use terminology specific to the health field effectively	1
3)	To know the legislation regarding his/her duties, rights and responsibilities and to act in accordance with professional ethical rules	1
4)	To be able to use information and communication technologies on issues related to his/her field and effectively convey his/her professional knowledge through written, verbal and non-verbal communication	1
5)	To be able to follow information in his/her field using a foreign language at a basic level	1
6)	To be able to apply changing techniques and use new tools and devices depending on developing technology	5
7)	To be able to update his/her knowledge, skills and competencies related to his/her field with the awareness of lifelong learning and improve himself/herself personally and professionally	1
8)	To be able to perform basic tests related to different areas of the medical laboratory.	2
9)	To be able to perform pre-analysis preparation processes, prepare tools and equipment, and apply disinfection and sterilization techniques	5
10)	To be able to use medical laboratory equipment in accordance with their rules and techniques, and to ensure that they work in the most efficient way by performing their checks and maintenance.	5