1st Semester

No. Course Code Course Title Cr. H Pre-requisite Contact Hours/Week
L P T Total
1 UGE 01 English language (1) 2 – – 2 2 4
2 HGPC-101 Physical Chemistry 3 – 2 2 4
3 HGPH-101 Physics 3 – 2 2 4
4 HGAN-101 Human Anatomy 3 – 2 2 4
5 HGCS-101 Communication skills  (1) 1 – 1 – 1
6 HGCP-101 Computer Skills and Programming concepts (1) 2 – 1 2 3
Total 14

2nd Semester

No. Course Code Course Title Cr.H Pre-requisite Contact Hours/Week
L P T Total
1 UGE 02 English language (2) 2 UGE 01 – 2 2 4
2 HGBP-102 Biomedical Physics 3 HGPH-101 2 2 4
3 HGCP-102 Computer Skills and Programming concepts (2) 2 HGCP-101 1 2 3
4 HGMT-102 Medical Terminology (1) 1 – 1 – 1
5 HGBM-102 Basic Microbiology 3 – 2 2 4
6 UGA 03 Arabic Language Skills 2 – 2 – 2
7 HGHR-102 Human Rights 1 – 1 – 1
Total 14

3rd Semester

No. Course Code Course Title Cr. H Pre-requisite Contact Hours/Week
L P T Total
1 HGPS-201 Physiology 3 – 2 2 4
2 HLHE-201 Hematology (1) 3 – 2 2   4
3 HLHP-201 Histology & Pathology 3 – 2 2   3
4 UGE 03 English language (3) 2 UGE 02 – 2 2 4
5 HLOC-201 Organic Chemistry 3 – 2 2   4
6 Elective (1) 2 – 2 –   2
Total 16

4th Semester

No. Course Code Course Title Cr. H Pre-requisite Contact Hours/Week
L P T Total
1 HLGB-202 Biochemistry 4 HLOC-201 2 4   6
2 HLAC-202 Analytical Chemistry 3 – 2 2   4
3 HLMG-202 Laboratory Management 3 – 2 – 2 4
4 HLIM-202 Basic Immunology 3 – 2 2   4
5 Elective (2) 2 – 2 –   2
Total 15

5th Semester

No. Course Code Course Title Cr. H Pre-requisite Contact Hours/Week
L P T Total
1 HLIS-301 Laboratory Immunology and Serology 4 HLIM-202 2 4   6
2 HLMI-301 Medical Laboratory Instrumentation (1) 3 – 2 2   4
3 HLPR-301 Basic and Laboratory Parasitology 4 – 2 4   6
4 HLCC-301 Clinical Chemistry (1) 3 HLGB-202 2 2   4
5 Elective (3) 2 – 2 –   2
Total 16

6th Semester

No. Course Code Course Title Cr.H Pre-requisite Contact Hours/Week
L P T Total
1 HLLM-302 Laboratory  Microbiology 4 HGBM-102 2 4   6
4 HLMI-302 Medical Laboratory Instrumentation (2) 3 HLMI-301 2 2   4
3 HLHE-302 Hematology (2) 4 HLHE-201 2 4   6
4 HGCS-302 Communication Skills (2) 1 HGCS-101 1 – 1
5 HLHC-302 Histopathology and Cytology 4 HLHP-201 2 4   6
6 Elective (4) 2 – 2 –   2
Total 18

7th Semester

No. Course Code Course Title Cr. H Pre-requisite Contact Hours/Week
L P T Total
1 HLBB-401 Blood Banking 3 HLIM-202 2 2   4
2 HLSI-401 Laboratory Safety and Infection Control 3 – 2 2   4
3 HLMB-401 Molecular Biology 4 – 2 4   6
4 HLGP-401 Graduation  Project  (1) 2 0 4   4
5 HGBS-401 Biostatistics 1 – 1 – 1
6 HGST-401 Scientific Thinking & Research Methods 1 HGCS-101 1 –   1
7 HLQC-401 Laboratory Quality Control and Assurance 3 – 2 – 2 4
Total 17

8th Semester

No. Course Code Course Title Cr. H Pre-requisite Contact Hours/Week
L P T Total
1 HLBF-402 Body fluids and urine analysis 3 – 2 2   4
2 HLFT-402 Forensic Chemistry & Toxicology 3 – 2 2   4
3 HLVM-402 Virology and Mycology 3 HGBM-102 2 2   4
4 HLGP-402 Graduation  Project  (2) 4 HLGP-401 0 8   8
5 HGME-402 Ethics and Legal Issues in Health Practice 1 – 1 – 1
6 HLCC-402 Clinical Chemistry (2) 3 HLCC-301 2 2   4
Total 17

Total Credit Hours = 127

Elective Courses

Elective Courses (8 Credit Hours required)
For Medical Laboratory Technology program

No Course Code Course Title Cr. H Pre-requisite Contact Hours/Week
L P T Total
1.       HVEH-01 Environmental Health 2 – 2 – 2
2.       HVEN-01 Entrepreneurs 2 – 1 – 2 3
3.       HVQS-01 Laboratory Quality Systems & Standards 2 – 1 – 2 3
4.       HVHE-01 Health Education 2 – 2 – 2
5.       HVEP-01 Epidemiology 2 – 2 – 2
6.       HVSP-01 Patient Safety 2 – 2 – 2
7.       HVLI-01 Critical Care Laboratory Investigations 2 – 2 – 2
8.       HVFA-01 First Aid for health care providers 2 – 2 – 2
9.       HVPM-01 Principles of Marketing 2 – 2 – 2
10.    HVHC-01 Health coaching 2 – 2 – 2
11.    HVPS-01 Psychology 2 – 2 – 2
12.      HVAM-01 Auto-analytical  laboratory machine 2 2 2

English Language (1)

This course aims to consolidate the English language skills the students acquired
during their primary and secondary education. The course focuses on honing the students’ Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening abilities. These objectives are realized by providing the students with a curriculum that is commensurate with the scientific studies they have chosen to pursue. The curriculum is taught by qualified and experienced lecturers and/or instructors supported by texts, access to computers, and a library, all delivered in state-of-the-art facilities, and a first class learning environment.

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Physical Chemistry

The course includes the periodic table of elements, basic bonding, and atomic structure, stoichiometry of chemical reactions, the gaseous state, solutions, condensed phases and phase transitions, and heat and enthalpy of reactions. As well as equilibrium, acids and bases, spontaneous change and equilibrium, electrochemistry and redox reactions, chemical kinetics, fundamental particles, complex bonding, spectroscopy, and descriptive topics in inorganic chemistry.

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Physics

This course includes metric system and measurement, properties of electricity, magnetism, and their properties. Volume and temperature relationships will be studied. The students will learn properties of light, sound and heat and how they are transmitted in air and matters. Mechanics and functions of laser, ultrasound, atomic, molecular and nuclear physics will be discussed.

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Human Anatomy

The course introduces the student to the structure of body systems, namely integumentary, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, lymphatic, and respiratory systems, nervous, endocrine, urinary, and reproductive systems. Anatomy of the eye, ear and nose is also included.

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Communication Skills (1)

In his course the student will learn the definition of effective communication and its importance, and to recognize the elements of the communication models and its barriers and filters. Also, the course deals with the effective communication skills listening, speaking, questioning, writing, and reading. The course reviews the persuading theories which are related to the communication and advertising skills and to demonstrate how to prepare effective presentations in front of the target audience and how to deal with him.

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Computer Skills and Programming Concepts (1)

The course tends to provide Year 1 students with a brief introduction to the world of computers including: numbering systems and digital data representation, computer system architecture, storage and input/output systems, Operating systems and Utility Systems, software applications, problem solving techniques and their applications using Flow Charts.

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English language (2)

This course aims to consolidate the English language skills the students acquired during their freshmen tertiary education. The course focuses on perfecting the skills acquired during their English 101 studies. These objectives are realized by providing the students with a curriculum that is commensurate with the scientific studies they have chosen to pursue. And again, the curriculum is taught by qualified and experienced lecturers and/or instructors supported by texts, access to computers, and a library, all delivered in state-of-the-art facilities, and a first-class learning environment.

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Biomedical Physics

This course covers the application of concepts and methods in Physics to the solution of problems in Biology and health. The student will study the physics principles of mechanics, fluids, electricity, thermodynamics, acoustics and optics and their applications in health and life sciences including safety precautions when dealing with these physical phenomena. This course will be valuable to health sciences students to allow for future introduction of new programs.

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Computer Skills and Programming concepts (2)

This course tends to introduce the students to the concepts and terminologies of spreadsheet, database, database management systems, and the concept of hypertext markup language (HTML). It practices some computer applications in the laboratory such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and HTML. It gives students a practical experience on developing projects related to their specialty.

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Medical Terminology

This course will focus on the many components of a medical terms and how to break down a medical term by simply knowing the meaning of the prefix or suffix. Teach the individual parts of medical words; help the students to memorize complex medical terms and their definitions.

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Basic Microbiology

This course deals with general microbiology: bacteriology, virology and mycology. The course describes the structure, classification and growth of the microorganisms of medical importance and demonstrates the physical and chemical methods used to control growth of microorganisms. Practical sessions, also, include preparation of stains, all culture media and reagents for various microbiological tests.

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Arabic Language Skills

يعنى المقرر بمهارات اللغة العربية الأساسية و الضرورية لاستخدام اللغة وسيلة للتواصل و التوظيف داخل مجالات التخصص المختلفة ، مع التركيز على المهارات التنظيمية و الفكرية و الأسلوبية و اللغوية اللازمة في استعمال اللغة وظيفيًا ، و بخاصة ما تعرض منها لأخطاء شائعة في استخدامها ، و يحتاج إلى تصويب من مستخدم اللغة.

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Human Rights

فى هذا المقرر يدرس الطالب الحقوق المدنية التى يكفلها الدستور و القانون للإنسان و كيفية حمايتها و صيانتها من الدولة بما يضمن الحياة الكريمة للإنسان.

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Physiology

The course includes introduction to physiology, the functions of cell, homeostasis, water and acid-base balance, blood, nervous system, circulation, respiration, kidney, digestive system, and endocrine glands.

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Hematology (1)

This course deals with basics of:
• Hematopoiesis and normal red blood cells and white blood cells morphology.
• Types of anemia and laboratory techniques that assist in diagnosis of anemia.
• Normal hemostasis.
• Overview on leukocyte disorders: Benign disorders including congenital and acquired.
• Overview on Bone marrow failure causes and morphology.
Laboratory practice focus on routine manual procedures in hematology such as complete blood count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), reticulocyte count, prothrombin and partial thromboplastin times. Emphasis will be on reagent preparation, blood film preparation and staining test performance for the blood film examination. The student will master morphological identification of normal red cells, leucocytes and platelets; and be able to recognize any deviation from normal to be referred to the qualified medical doctor.

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Histology & Pathology

The course contents include cell structure and division, tissue types and classification of epithelial, glandular, connective, bone, cartilage, and muscle tissues. Also, this course will introduce the basics of general pathology. Topics include tissue and cell damage, inflammation, repair and healing, circulatory disturbance, infections, neoplasia, and immunopathology. Generally, his course prepares he students for the incoming course, histopathology and cytology (HLHC-302).

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English language (3)

The curriculum framework for English 3 builds on and extends the academic skills taught and practiced in English 1 and 2. The students are required to apply the target skills using materials relevant to the different disciplines at the university. Language continues to develop through the course as the students are engaged in activities which integrate the four language skills.

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Organic Chemistry

This course introduces the students to the basics of aliphatic and aromatic compounds. The course includes, alkanes, cycloalkanes; nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions; alkenes; stereochemistry; alkynes; organic halides and organometallic compounds; alcohols, phenols, and ethers. As well as aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids and derivatives, di-carbonyl compounds, carbohydrates, amines, amino acids and proteins, heterocyclic compounds, and nucleic acids.

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Biochemistry

This course deals with basic structure, function and biological importance of different biological substances including carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, enzymes, vitamins and hormones. Also, the course explains the metabolism of biological molecules including carbohydrates, amino acids, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids. The aim of this course is to provide students with practical knowledge and hands-on experience with some of the most common experimental methods used in biochemical research. Methods include reagent preparation, proper use of instrumentation, biochemical analysis, and utilizing computers to analyze and present data. Laboratory safety is also emphasized.

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Analytical Chemistry

An in-depth study of classical analytical chemistry techniques (qualitative and quantitative analysis of chemical compounds); Subjects include: the statistical evaluation of data, gravimetric and titrimetric methods of analysis, acid-base chemistry, spectrophotometric methods and redox processes. Laboratory includes practical examples of the methods covered in lecture.

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Laboratory Management

This course includes the theory, practical application, technical performance and evaluation of laboratory management principles and associated models. Lectures and assignments focus on effective written and oral communications, critical evaluation of research studies, compliance and regulatory issues, educational methodology, human resource and financial management professionalism and ethical decision making. Opportunities to build problem-solving, teamwork and management skills are provided. Also, this course offers a set of key features that support a modern laboratory's operations including workflow, data tracking support, the management of laboratory samples, the associated analysis and reporting. This course provides basic information about laboratory management, Laboratory information management and Laboratory safety management.

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Basic Immunology

This course deals with basic theories of immunology, types of immunity, celluar & humoral immune responses, Antigens, Antibodies, Ag-Ab reaction, complement system and hypersensitivity reactions. Students learn how to perform basic immunological techniques such as haemagglutination and sandwich ELISA. Principles, sampling, reagents, procedures, expected findings, trouble shootings and quality control procedures for the techniques will be discussed.

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Laboratory Immunology and Serology

This laboratory course deals with various immunology techniques. Techniques addressed and practiced include immune-blotting, immunofluorescence, types of ELISA, tissue culture, agglutination test. Also, expected findings, trouble shootings and quality control procedures for these techniques will be discussed. Moreover, this course highlights the use of these different techniques for laboratory diagnosis of infectious diseases, and diseases of the immune system. The serology principles, sampling, and procedures applied in various infectious and non- infectious conditions (such as rheumatic, malignant, cardiac, and immunological disorders) will be discussed and practiced.

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Medical Laboratory Instrumentation (1)

This course focuses on the basic bio-analytical laboratory techniques and instruments utilized in a wide range of labs such as, pH meters, centrifuges, balances, vortex, water bath, incubators, microscopes, and colorimeters. This course combines experiments and theories that are applied in medical laboratories. Emphasis is placed on the instrumentation, the concept, operation, limitations, maintenance, troubleshooting …etc.

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Basic and Laboratory Parasitology

This course deals with general study of human parasites causing diseases (Helminthes. Protozoa & medically important arthropods) including:
• Types of parasites, types of hosts, life cycle and mode of infection.
• Quality control measures for collection, preservation and preparation of specimens ( stool, urine , sputum,……etc)
• Different methods for complete stool examination including sampling, processing and examination.
• Direct microscopic examination for detection and identification of different stages (eggs, cysts, larva, and segments) of various parasites in stool, urine and blood samples.
• Serological and molecular methods used for diagnosis of parasitic infections

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Clinical Chemistry (1)

An introduction to the principles, procedures, physiological basis, significance and relevance of tests performed in Clinical Chemistry. Also, the course emphasizes the importance of the laboratory instructions and practice chemical analysis of blood. Liver functions, kidney functions and acid-base balance are applied. General laboratory principles, laboratory safety, quality assessment of various assays will also be applied to the course.

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Laboratory Microbiology

Student will learn the laboratory criteria for the submission of specimens including the type of samples submitted to the microbiology laboratory, the procedures relevant to the collection, transport, storage, and processing of specimens. Students practice microbiology procedures such as detection, isolation and identification of common and selected unusual microbial isolates and antimicrobial susceptibility testing through the use of selected media, and biochemical, serological and microscopic techniques. Also, students practice preparation of culture media for anaerobic and aerobic bacteria that require unusual growth requirements. General laboratory precautions principles including safety and handling measures in sampling, preparation of cultures, subculture isolates and staining of slides will be emphasized. Quality control and assurance rules in microbiology laboratory will also be included in the course.

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Medical Laboratory Instrumentation (2)

This course focuses on the modern bio analytical laboratory techniques and instruments utilized in a wide range of labs such as, digital Spectrophotometers, Automated chemistry analyzers, Chromatography, chemiluminescence, electrophoresis, and cell sorters. This course combines experiments and theories that are applied in medical laboratories. Emphasis is placed on the instrumentation, the concept, operation, limitations, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

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Hematology (2)

Topics include theoretical and laboratory practice that focus on routine automated procedures in hematology such as complete blood count, differential count and coagulation screening tests. Other laboratory tests will also be addressed and practiced such as coagulation factors assays, lupus anticoagulants, and hemoglobin electrophoresis and others. Emphasis is placed on accuracy in test performance, use of instrumentation, ensuring the accuracy and validity of results. By the end of this course students will be able to master the techniques with full understanding of the principle, quality control, limitations, sources of interferences and errors. For the equipment, students will fully understand the principle, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting., etc. Also, student should learn how to deal with spurious results and their sources. Laboratory monitoring of anticoagulant therapy will be discussed with all its precautions and potential sources of obtaining variable results.

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Communication Skills (2)

In his course, the student learns how to utilize the communication elements and skills he learned in HGCS-101 in his carrier after graduation.

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Histopathology and Cytology

This course will introduce the students to the basic techniques used in histopathology and cytology. Emphasis is placed on the medico-legal aspects, safety precautions and quality assurance. Also, this course will provide the students with the special techniques used in histopathology and cytology to prepare specimen for examination such as techniques for proper specimen processing, preparation of solutions and stains, staining (H&E stain and immuno-staining), specimen preservation and archiving, and equipment principle, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment (microtome, microscope, incubators, etc). Laboratory quality control measures for pathology laboratory will be studied.

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Blood Banking

Topics include Instructions and student laboratory practices. This course will focus on common blood bank equipment as regards principle, operation, and maintenance. The student will have a general idea about blood group systems particularly ABO and Rh, the rationale uses of blood and blood components and the hazards of blood transfusion and others. Emphasis is placed on the concept of blood cold chain, quality control of components, the importance of documentation in blood banking, and routine blood bank procedures including; blood grouping, typing and their tests, antibody screening and identification, compatibility testing used in the identification of antibodies. Selected topics include, blood donor screening, and phlebotomy and blood component preparation.

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Laboratory Safety and Infection Control

This course concentrates on an important aspect of Infection Control and increase awareness and knowledge of infections risks. Also, this course addresses the spread of disease within the health care setting and provides an overview of medically important microbes and their transmission, basic infection control measures, effective work practice and procedures, and managing infectious diseases in the health care setting. Emphasis is placed on disinfection, and sterilization; categories of health care waste and safe disposal of clinical waste; dealing with potentially infectious spills; management of sharp injuries.

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Molecular Biology

This course will focus on selected aspects of molecular biology that provide the non-specialist with the principles for understanding the structural and functional relationships of molecular biology techniques including biosafety practices, laboratory area flow, practices to minimize contamination, DNA manipulation, DNA and RNA extraction and characterization (topics covered include extraction method selection, basic extraction steps, and nucleic acid analysis), gene expression and protein biosynthesis, electrophoresis, Polymerase chain reaction (PCR), cDNA synthesis (RT-PCR), and Real-Time PCR. All what were given theoretical will be practiced in practical sessions.

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Graduation Project (1)

Introducing students to the instructions and guidelines used when a research project is conducted, and exposing them to the proper methods used in writing and presenting a scientific paper. Also, students will choose a research point of interest to do some practical work with application of data analysis and writing a dissertation. Research projects in the field of medical laboratory will be carried out independently by students under the guidance and supervision of faculty members. Projects will be evaluated by graduation project committee, that assigned by department council, including oral presentation and discussion of the dissertation.

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Biostatistics

The course introduces statistics and biostatistical analyses. The use of biostatistics, methods of sampling, data collection, and presentation are the core subjects in the course. Measures of central tendency, dispersion, and tests of significance are also introduced.

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Scientific Thinking & Research Methods

The course emphasizes the unifying aspects of the scientific approach to the study of nature and human behavior. About one-third of the course is devoted to a discussion of the nature of scientific inquiry and investigation. The course focuses on the process of fact identification and concept formation and testing. In the remaining part, the students are exposed to applications of the approach in various disciplines.

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Laboratory Quality Control and Assurance

The course contains full description for quality control, quality assurance systems, quality of design and performance, reliability, ISO standards and quality audits. Quality control of the laboratory system including factors affecting pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical errors will be discussed. The students will learn how to apply Levey-Jennings chart and Westgard rules to control test results. Topics include verification of performance characteristics as accuracy and precision, the concept of proficiency testing schemes, competence assessment, selection of reagents and inventory management. The students will be trained practically on how to use the quality control rules and methods to assure the verification of the correct results of the test results.

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Body fluids and urine analysis

This course is the study of the structure and function of the processes which result in urine and body fluid production. The emphasis of the course will be on analysis procedures including sample handling, preservation and preparations according to test ordered by qualified doctor. Pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical quality control methods dealing with various fluid samples will be discussed. Topics will include urinalysis, cerebrospinal fluid analysis, serous fluid analysis, analysis of transudates, exudates and gastrointestinal contents and semen analysis.

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Forensic Chemistry & Toxicology

The course is designed to introduce the student to the specialty practice area of forensic chemistry and forensic toxicology. Forensic Chemistry is the application of laboratory science to the administration of justice. The course focuses on chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques and their applications to forensic science, including: ink and toner identification, paint characterization, biological samples (blood, urine, semen, etc.) identification. Also, the course focuses on DNA data banking, processing and presentation of DNA evidence in courts of law. The course will also involve the detection of the presence of illicit substances and drugs and other potentially toxic compounds and metabolites in bodily tissues and fluids.

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Virology and Mycology

General topics include basic and essential safety precautions that must be followed with handling viruse infected samples, chemical and physical properties of viruses, virus structure, virus classification, virus replication and life cycle, cultivation and assay of viruses, and viruses as the cause of diseases. The course also includes the structure and life cycle of different fungi and methods of identifications. Topics also include Instructions and laboratory demonstrations for different methods of detection of virus detection (immunological and molecular biology methods). Practical sessions, also, include fungal identification and fungal culture.

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Graduation Project (2)

Introducing students to the instructions and guidelines used when a research project is conducted, and exposing them to the proper methods used in writing and presenting a scientific paper. Also, students will choose a research point of interest to do some practical work with application of data analysis and writing a dissertation. Research projects in the field of medical laboratory will be carried out independently by students under the guidance and supervision of faculty members. Projects will be evaluated by graduation project committee, that assigned by department council, including oral presentation and discussion of the dissertation.

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Ethics and Legal Issues in Health Practice

The course is geared towards interpretation of professional code of ethics. The role of professional organization and characteristics of the professional health care provider are considered. Emphasis is placed on developing the ability of the health care provider to recognize and apply relevant legal concepts to insure his/her legal safety while providing optimal patient care based on human need and right in relation to food, health services, and education. It emphasizes aspects which protect dignity and privacy of the human being.

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Clinical Chemistry (2)

Emphasis is placed on interdependency of test results, physiological conditions affecting test results, and clinical correlation of laboratory data. Selected topics include endocrinology, tumor and cardiac markers. Also, the course emphasizes the importance of following the laboratory instructions and practice chemical analysis of blood and body fluids. Recognition of technical problems and selected abnormalities are also discussed.

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Environmental Health

This course focuses on the relationship between people and their environment, how it affects their physical well-being and what they can do to influence the quality of the environment and to enhance the protection of their health. Emphasis on environmental factors involved in transmission of communicable diseases and hazards due to exposure to chemical and physical materials in our environment. This course Includes mechanisms; dose/response relationships; disposition in the body; modifiers of response; chemicals and cancer; birth defects; exposures in the home, workplace, environment and risk assessment and government regulation.

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Entrepreneurs

This course aims to provide budding entrepreneurs with the skills and knowledge to come up with business ideas, develop their own ventures, and learn to launch their new business and to compete through their competitive advantages.

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Laboratory Quality Systems and Standards

This course will provide students with knowledge and understanding of quality systems and the accreditation processes undertaken in medical laboratories. The course will draw on student’s laboratory experience and provide them the skills and ability to evaluate the quality systems in their laboratory and how to implement improvement processes. The ISO15189 standards for medical laboratory accreditation will be taught and approaches to the conduct of internal audits, establishing error logs, training records and accreditation documentation etc. will be explored. Overview of the regulations and requirements for getting licensure for health care facilities will be addressed and the added value of getting accredited will be clarified.

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Health Education

This course focuses on health and health behavior. It also focuses on methods, media, health education program, and evaluation. It provides opportunity to the student to utilize basic scientific principles and concepts through teaching programs.

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Critical Care Laboratory Investigations

This course is designed to provide student with theoretical knowledge and practical experience of the basic principles of caring and acting with patients in the most common critical and emergency situations.
The course focuses on the laboratory tests commonly performed for patients in the intensive care units laying emphasis on the precautions of sampling, testing and reporting the results. Rapid methods or point of care testing are also presented.

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