Program Overview

Program Overview: PATOLOGIA CLINICA E SCIENZE TECNICHE MEDICHE (Clinical Pathology and Medical Technical Sciences) - 68676, Academic Year 2024/2025, University of Genoa (UniGe), Italy ### Program Description The Clinical Pathology and Medical Technical Sciences program is a first-year course in the Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Laboratory Techniques at the University of Genoa. This integrated course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to laboratory medicine and its fundamental principles, aiming to equip them with the necessary knowledge to understand the subjects covered in subsequent years of the course. The program focuses on the basics of laboratory analysis, organization, and specific knowledge in various branches of the laboratory, including hematology, coagulation, and clinical chemistry. ### Program Objectives The primary objectives of this program are to: - Acquire basic knowledge of laboratory analysis and its organization - Understand the components of blood, the function of the bone marrow, and the processes of maturation of different blood cell lines, along with related pathologies - Acquire skills in executing and reporting hematological tests and researching pathological hemoglobin variants - Understand primary and secondary hemostasis, coagulation factors, related pathologies, and associated laboratory tests - Acquire knowledge of quality control, result reliability, analytical goals, critical difference, and clinical correlation in laboratory medicine - Learn about spectrophotometry, colorimetric reactions, enzymatic reactions, potentiometry, turbidimetry, and nephelometry, as well as errors in the laboratory and phases of the analytical process - Understand methods for determining main parameters in clinical chemistry, urine examination, and health legislation - Study indicators of tissue suffering, including markers of cardiac, hepatic, renal, pancreatic, and muscular damage, acid-base balance, blood gas analysis, immunosuppressive drugs, and toxicological tests in emergency situations ### Program Structure The program is composed of two main modules: - PATOLOGIA CLINICA I (Clinical Pathology I) - SCIENZE E TECNICHE DI LABORATORIO BIOMEDICO (Biomedical Laboratory Sciences and Techniques) ### Teaching Methods The course will be taught through frontal lessons with maximum interactivity between the teacher and students. Students with Specific Learning Disorders (SLD) or special needs must contact the teacher and the dedicated SLD representative before the start of the lessons to agree on specific teaching methods and ensure the correct achievement of learning objectives and outcomes. ### Examination Methods The examination will consist of an oral test, divided into two sessions: one on the more theoretical part and one on the more practical part. In the exam, the norms regarding the evaluation method for students certified with SLD or other educational needs, as indicated by the university, will be respected. ### Faculty and Examination Commission The faculty includes several professors and researchers from the University of Genoa, with expertise in clinical pathology, biomedical laboratory sciences, and related fields. The examination commission is composed of the course coordinator and other faculty members. ### Lessons and Schedule Lessons start in the second semester of the first year. The lesson schedule can be found on the EasyAcademy portal. ### Bibliography Reference texts will be indicated, and orientation materials for study will be provided by the teachers. ### Additional Information For further details on the program, including prerequisites, attendance requirements, and specific course contents, students should refer to the official university website or contact the faculty directly. Note: The provided information is based on the extracted details and is presented in a formal, polished tone suitable for publication in a journal or magazine, following the specified markdown format and constraints.