Medical Laboratory Techniques

Medical Laboratory Techniques Program is a 2-year associate degree program that provides education in Turkish, belonging to the Department of Medical Services and Techniques within the Vocational School.

Medical Laboratory Techniques Program is a human laboratory laboratory that can perform treatment analyzes deemed necessary by the physician regarding the state of health rules in diagnosis and treatment laboratories, can combine the training and knowledge on the subject with practice, can obtain analysis findings that can be used in medical laboratories, and is endowed with modern knowledge and skills. To train Medical Laboratory Technicians who care about health and ethical values, who have advanced research, communication and problem-solving skills, who can use technological tools and equipment, who can be reflected in practices that follow innovations and who can work in accordance with the requirements of the age in medical laboratories in the public and private sectors, and who can work in accordance with the requirements of the age. has aimed.

Those who want to study the Medical Laboratory Techniques program are expected to be interested in basic sciences as well as being prone and successful in this field. At the same time, since their work areas are entirely focused on human health, it is one of the main characteristics that individuals with social responsibility awareness should have.

Medical Laboratory Techniques Mission

The mission of the Medical Laboratory Techniques Program is to increase the number of associate degree medical laboratory technicians within the framework of respect for human values, focused on what people can do and contributing to the health services of the future, having professional knowledge and skills that are routinely needed in all sectors, well trained and experienced in the field of health and adhering to ethical values. targets. In this way, it aims to contribute to increasing the professional activities of the society and gaining well-equipped professionals in the health sector.

Purpose of the Program: The aim of the Medical Laboratory Techniques Program is to ensure that the physician is an allied healthcare professional who can perform routine analyzes deemed necessary, use the devices and equipment in the laboratory and report them in accordance with the allocated standards, is endowed with sufficient technical and theoretical knowledge, attaches importance to integrated and functional ethical values ​​and acts accordingly. personnel allocation.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

1- Acquisition of fundamental knowledge and skills, lifelong learning

2- Analytical thinking and problem-solving

3- Effective use of laboratory equipment and technologies

4- Written and oral communication and team communication

5- Ethics, patient rights, and professional responsibility

6- Safe laboratory practices in accordance with quality standards

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

1- Relates fundamental theoretical knowledge in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, and hematology to laboratory applications.

2- Explains the principles of devices, equipment, reagents, and measurement techniques used in laboratory analyses and applies them correctly.

3- Selects appropriate methods in sample acceptance, preparation, analysis, and reporting stages; evaluates test results and checks their accuracy.

4- Applies quality control principles in laboratory services; works in accordance with biosafety, sterilization, waste management, and occupational health and safety rules.

5- Acts in accordance with patient rights, professional ethical rules, and relevant legislation; recognizes errors or risks and takes necessary precautions.

6- The laboratory team communicates effectively with physicians and other healthcare professionals; they take an active role in teamwork.

7- They effectively use laboratory information systems, automation, and digital record-keeping tools; they record, archive, and share data accurately.

8- They monitor scientific and technological innovations; they continuously improve their professional knowledge and skills, and embrace a lifelong learning approach.