Learning objectives

At the end of the training activities in the three fundamental areas (Microbiology, Pathological Anatomy, Immunohematology and Transfusion), the student must be able to achieve specific training objectives: enter the laboratory organization, identifying roles and competences of the professional figures working there; identify all the operational processes of the laboratory service: knowing how to manage the pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical phase; apply the knowledge of scientific progress in order to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the analysis and production processes; verify the correct functioning of the instrumentation through functional tests, calibrations, preventive and extraordinary maintenance in case of breakdowns; perform internal quality controls and participate in the external quality assessment (VEQ); know and respect the ethical code of ethics of the profession of Biomedical Laboratory Technician; know and use correctly the procedures concerning the management and conservation of reagents and consumables, personal and collective protection devices, the regulations concerning professional risk, waste disposal; acquire specific diagnostic-laboratory-computer skills in the area draw up a written report on the activity carried out.

Prerequisites and basic notions

no requirement

Program

Execution of the methodologies and applications of the specific protocols of the internships.

Bibliography

Didactic methods

Attendance at the various accredited offices

Learning assessment procedures

Oral and written exam.

Evaluation criteria

Assessment of the skills and competences achieved by the student at the end of the internship.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

The final mark consists of: 1. An evaluation of the training period carried out and of the elaborate produced, by the reference guide of the structure where the student carries out the internship, with a maximum score of 10 points. 2. A written test consisting of 40 multiple choice and open questions on specific topics of the programme. The maximum score is 8 points (0.2 points per question). 3. An oral test aimed at ascertaining the knowledge of the topics in the program and the student's ability to apply analytical and argumentative skills, maximum score of 12 points. 4. The final mark is expressed out of thirty and the year is passed if the score is 18/30.

Exam language

Italiano