Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Laboratory Work Organisation
Course Code
RLA_001
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Health care sciences and services
ECTS
7.95
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Jeļena Storoženko
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Laboratory doctor
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Jeļena Storoženko
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To prepare medical residents in the speciality of the laboratory doctor for work in laboratories based on laws binding upon medical laboratories and the requirements of ISO standards. Medical resident’s understanding about laboratory work organisation is based on organisation and functioning of individual laboratory stages (pre-examination, examination and post-examination), their interaction and the need for constant supervision of the system and prevention of any disturbing factors in a timely manner.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Laboratory work organisation principles, which are based on laws of the Republic of Latvia and Europe. Observation of requirements with regard to patient’s welfare, environmental protection, personnel safety and observation of ethical standards.
Skills
1.To organise and conduct testing of biomaterials according to the quality system; to evaluate accuracy of results, to organise and perform corrective actions in case of erroneous results.
Competences
1.Medical laboratory work organisation, including observation of the biological safety regime, establishment and maintenance of a laboratory quality system, significance and observation of regulatory enactments in a medical laboratory.
Assessment
Individual work
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Preparation of a presentation about the implementation and maintenance of the quality system in a medical laboratory.
In-depth research: references and critical values of testing results and factors influencing this.
Preparation of a research paper.
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Examination
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Examination |
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2.
Examination |
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Assessment of knowledge – written answers to questions at the end of the study course. Preparation of a research paper.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Laboratory work organization, work safety equipment, biosecurity regulations in a medical laboratory
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Pre-examination stage as an essential part of the work of the testing laboratory. Reference and critical values of test results, factors influencing them.
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Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Quality control in medical laboratories.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
7.95
Number of Residency Seminars:
3
Length (weeks):
4
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Clinical Microbiology Procedures Handbook. Published by American Society for Microbiology, United States, 2016
2.
Henry's Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods. 23rd Edition, 2017
3.
Preanalytical Phase Errors: Experience of a Central Laboratory Monitoring. Editor: Alexander Muacevic and John R. Adler; e7335. Published online 2020 Mar 20. doi: 10.7759/cureus.7335
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WHO. Biorisk management. Laboratory biosecurity guidance. 2006. WHO/CDS/EPR/2006.6.
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Elsevier's Medical Laboratory Science Examination Review. E-Book, Linda Graeter, Elizabeth Hertenstein, Charity Accurso, Gideon Labiner, 2015
Additional Reading
1.
Clinical Lab Manager
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Sarah Jane Pitt. Clinical Microbiology for Diagnostic Laboratory Scientists. 2018
3.
Guder, W. G., Narayanan S., Wisser H., Zawta B. Samples: From The Patients to the Laboratory. 2nd Edition, Darmstadt: GIT Verlag, 2018.
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Laboratory Quality Management System [OP]: Handbook. 1st Edition. World Health Organization
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ISO 15189 (2012). Medical laboratories – Requirements for quality and competence. Geneva: ISO
6.
Alexander Muacevic, John R. Adler. Phase Errors: Experience of a Central Laboratory Monitoring; e7335. Published online 2020 Mar 20. doi: 10.7759/cureus.7335