Learning objectives

At the end of the internship period the student must be able to: • 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; acquire specific diagnostic-laboratory-computer skills in Clinical Biochemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Molecular Pathology, Genetics and Cytogenetics; Clinical microscopy; 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; draw up a written report on the activity carried out.