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  Course Description
Course Name : QULATIY CONTROL IN LABORATORIES

Course Code : BİK-580

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall and Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. LEVENT KAYRIN
Prof.Dr. ABDULLAH TULİ
Assoc.Prof.Dr. TAMER C. İNAL
Asst.Prof.Dr. ÖZLEM GÖRÜROĞLU ÖZTÜRK

Learning Outcomes of the Course : knows accreditation and certification terms
knows quality management tools
describes and applies basic statistical terms in medical laboratories
describes and applies pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical quality control
knows and describes internal and external quality control graphics
knows and applies diagnostic proficiency tests
knows and applies method selection and standardisation
evaluates measurement methods and interpretes laboratory results
makes reference ranges analysis
knows laboratory information systems
prepares quality hand-book.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : BİK-501 BASIC BIOCHEMISTRY I
BİK-502 BASIC BIOCHEMISTRY II
BİK-581 LABORATORY TECHNIQUES AND METHODS
BİK-582 LABORATORY TECHNIQUES AND METHODS II

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : the aim of this course is to learn the terms and statistical methods that are used to maintain the quality of analysis results in clinical biochemistry laboratories

Course Contents : terms of accreditation and certification. quality management tools. basic statistical terms in medical laboratories. pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical quality control. internal and external quality control graphics. diagnostic proficiency tests. method selection and standardisation. evaluation of measurement methods . interpretetion of laboratory results. analysis of reference range. laboratory information systems. preparation of quality hand-book.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : classes


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 terms of accreditation and certification reading suggested sources lecturing, interactive study, assignment, seminar, presentation
2 quality management tools reading suggested sources lecturing, interactive study, assignment, seminar, presentation
3 basic statistical terms in medical laboratories reading suggested sources lecturing, interactive study, assignment, seminar, presentation
4 pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic quality control reading suggested sources lecturing, interactive study, assignment, seminar, presentation
5 pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic quality control reading suggested sources lecturing, interactive study, assignment, seminar, presentation
6 internal and external quality control graphics reading suggested sources lecturing, interactive study, assignment, seminar, presentation
7 internal and external quality control graphics reading suggested sources lecturing , interactive study, assignment, seminar, presentation
8 mid-term examination revision of previous lessons classic exam
9 tests for diagnostic proficiency reading suggested sources lecturing, interactive study ,assignment, seminar, presentation
10 standardisation of method selection reading suggested sources lecturing, interactive study, assignment, seminar, presentation
11 evaluation of measurement methods reading suggested sources lecturing, interactive study, assignment, seminar, presentation
12 reference range analysis reading suggested sources lecturing, interactive study,assignment, seminar, presentation
13 laboratory information systems reading suggested sources lecturing, interactive study,assignment, seminar, presentation
14 preparing quality hand-book reading suggested sources lecturing, interactive study, assignment, seminar, presentation
15 student seminar study about the subject presentation
16/17 final examination revision of previous lessons classic exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Burtis CA, Ashwood ER, Bruns DE. Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics, 5th Ed., Elsevier, 2012.
 Taga Y, Aslan D, Güner G, Kutay FZ. Standardisation and quality assurance in clinical laboratories. Turkish Biochemistry Society, 2001.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 7 40
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Applies innovations in laboratory processes by doing research. 5
2 Comprehends the interaction of biochemistry with the other scientific fields. 0
3 Knows experimental methods in biochemistry. 5
4 Takes part in in-vitro/in-vivo animal research studies. 0
5 Carries out studies in the field of biochemistry as a member of a team. 3
6 Gains ongoing professional skills. 5
7 Comprehends basic information about the field of biochemistry. 3
8 Interprets the factors and phases that effect the laboratory results. 5
9 Uses laboratory tools. 5
10 Knows the ethical and legal characteristics of laboratory processes, and interpretes economical value of these processes for the country. 5
11 Supports a scientific research. 3
12 Interpretes scientific research results which are carried out. 5
13 Generates a report from the conclusion of the scientific research. 4
14 Knows biochemical sampling rules. 4
15 Studies and makes research in laboratory settings. 0
16 Corporates with the other members of the team in an efficient, sensitive and respectfull way. 3
17 Interpretes and corrolates biochemical data and theoretical concept. 5
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 7 4 28
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 20 20
Total Workload: 114
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.56
ECTS Credit: 5