Elective Course: Laboratory Diagnostics of Selected Life-Threatening Conditions
1755-F22-ZF03-J
Laboratory medicine describes the state of human health or disease using measurable laboratory parameters. In a patient's emergency condition, obtaining an answer regarding the direction of the balance disorder is necessary to choose the appropriate form of therapy. To assess the patient, standardized analytical techniques of physics, chemistry, biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology are used, and the determinations themselves are made on samples of blood, urine and body fluids. Making the right choice of test is related to the ability to recognize changes at the cellular, tissue, organ level and those occurring throughout the body. An additional criterion is the assessment of individual and environmental factors, modifiable and non-modifiable, including medications that may hinder and/or change the interpretation of the result of a selected laboratory parameter. The appropriate selection of the test and evaluation of its result based on the decision and/or reference value allows the implementation of appropriate therapy and then the assessment of its effectiveness. For selected diseases, a panel of diagnostic tests was proposed according to the latest data and guidelines, as well as a method of interpreting the results depending on the clinical symptoms and the patient's situation.
Total student workload
1. The workload related to the classes requiring the direct participation of academic teachers is:
- participation in seminars: 15 hours
- completion of the test: 1 hour
The workload related to the activities requiring the direct participation of academic teachers is 36 hours, which corresponds to 0,64 ECTS points.
2. The student workload:
- participation in seminars: 15 hours
- preparation for seminars (including reading the indicated literature): 4 hours
- preparation for passing and passing test: 5 + 1 = 6 hours
3. Time required to prepare for and participate in the assessment:
- preparation for seminars (including reading the indicated literature): 4 hours
- preparation for passing and passing test: 5 + 1 = 6 hours (0,4 ECTS points)
4. Balance of the student's practical workload:
- participation in seminars: 15 hours
5. Time required to complete mandatory practice:
not applicable
The total student workload is 25 hours, which corresponds to 1 ECTS points
Learning outcomes - knowledge
W1: understands the influence of modifiable and non-modifiable pre-laboratory factors on the interpretation of laboratory test results - K_A.W5, K_D.W24
W2: understands the time, interpretation, situational and local limitations of performing laboratory tests in an emergency situation - K_A.W7
W3: can determine the impact of selected drugs on the results of laboratory tests - K_D.W17, K_D.W19
W4: understands the need to urgently select and perform laboratory tests in the event of cardiac failure and respiratory failure - K_A.W7, K_A.W11
W5: understands the need to urgently select and perform laboratory tests in the event of burns and heat and/or sunstroke - K_A.W7
W6: understands the need to urgently select and perform laboratory tests in the event of hemorrhages and status epilepticus - K_A.W7, K_A.W11
W7: understands the need for urgent laboratory tests in case of poisoning - K_D.W17, K_D.W25
Learning outcomes - skills
U1: uses the concepts of reference, decision and critical values, understands the use of specialized research - K_A.U.5, K_A.U6
U2: is able to select a panel of basic tests and interpret the results in relation to the patient's condition - K_A.U4, K_A.U6
U3: is able to assess the patient's condition and select a panel of laboratory tests to assess the patient's condition after abusing and/or consuming alcohol and psychoactive substances - K_D.U13, K_D.WU20
U4: interprets the results of basic morphology tests in specific emergency situations, taking into account reference values and environmental and individual conditions - K_A.U4, K_A.U5
U5: interprets the results of biochemical and enzymatic tests in blood, urine and body fluids, in specific emergency situations, taking into account reference values, environmental and individual conditions and the influence of drugs - K_A.U4, K_A.U5, K_D.U12
U6: can indicate laboratory tests to assess the condition of the body after burns, heat stroke and/or sunstroke - K_A.U4, K_A.U5
Learning outcomes - social competencies
K1. Perceiving and recognizing one's own limitations, self-assessing educational deficits and needs;
K2. Using objective sources of information;
Teaching methods
Seminars:
teaching methods - explanation, searching teaching methods - didactic discussion, problem teaching methods - problem method, didactic discussion, clinical cases
Exploratory teaching methods
- classic problem-solving
- practical
- seminar
- case study
Type of course
elective course
Prerequisites
A student starting education in the subject of Laboratory diagnostics of selected life-threatening emergencies, should have knowledge of chemistry and physiology acquired during the course of studies.
Course coordinators
Assessment criteria
Seminars:
1. Mid-term test (MCQ) (> 60%): W1-W9, U1, U6, K1.
2. Directed observation of student activities during practical tasks (> 60%): U1-U6.
3. Extended observation (> 50%): K1-K2.
Pass with grade.
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