Zajęcia fakultatywne - Pasożyty w praktyce lekarskiej - od teorii do rozpoznania: praktyczne aspekty diagnostyki 1655-Lek22ZF03-J

The course "Parasites in Medical Practice – From Theory to Diagnosis: Practical Aspects of Diagnosis" focuses on parasites of medical importance, which cause numerous illnesses and can cause death worldwide. The course covers the mechanisms of the parasite-host system, diagnosis, pathogenesis, and the epidemiology and prevention of parasitic diseases.
During the practical classes, selected parasitic diseases are discussed in detail in the context of current epidemiological threats. Contemporary issues related to selected tropical diseases, including malaria, as a significant threat to public health, will be presented.
During the practical classes, students will also learn techniques used in the laboratory diagnosis of parasitic diseases, as well as methods applicable in scientific research in the field of parasitology. During the course, students prepare direct and permanent microscopic slides (fixation and staining).
Using selected clinical cases, students perform differential diagnosis of selected parasitoses based on knowledge acquired in the compulsory course "Parasitology." They independently identify parasites found in specimens from patients with mixed infections.

They learn about the use of modern equipment in parasitological diagnostics, including digital image analysis and processing, archiving of diagnostic test results, and an automated system used for parasitological testing.

Całkowity nakład pracy studenta

1. The workload associated with classes requiring the direct involvement of academic teachers is: - Participation in lectures: 0 hours - Participation in tutorials: 30 hours The workload associated with classes requiring the direct involvement of academic teachers is 30 hours, which corresponds to 1.2 ECTS points 2. Student workload balance: - Participation in lectures: 0 hours - Participation in tutorials: 30 hours - Preparation for tutorials (including reading the indicated literature): 20 hours The total student workload is 50 hours, which corresponds to 2 ECTS points 3. Workload balance associated with the implementation of learning outcomes in medical simulation settings (Group C): not applicable 4. Workload balance associated with the implementation of learning outcomes related to medical communication: not applicable

Efekty uczenia się - wiedza

The student knows and understands: W1: The current epidemiological situation of tropical parasitic infections (C.W13) W2: The forms or developmental stages of selected parasitic protozoa, helminths, and arthropods that are invasive to humans, taking into account their geographic range of occurrence (C.W16) W3: Basic disease symptoms important in the differential diagnosis of parasitoses (C.W17) W4: Basics of modern parasitological diagnostics (C.W19)

Efekty uczenia się - umiejętności

U1: Recognizes the most common human parasites in microscopic slides (C.U7) U2: Differentiates the most common human parasitoses based on clinical cases discussed (C.U7)

Efekty uczenia się - kompetencje społeczne

K1: Ability to search for and use objective sources of information (K_K01) K2: Responsibility related to professional activities in terms of one's own safety and the safety of others in terms of parasitological threats (K_K02) K3: Awareness of one's own limitations and the need for continuous self-education (K_K07)

Metody dydaktyczne

Tutorials: - practical exercises/microscopic observation - fieldwork - book work - project method - didactic discussion - talk - didactic games - parasitological quiz

Wymagania wstępne

A student starting education in the subject "Parasites in medical practice - from theory to diagnosis: practical aspects of diagnostics" should have knowledge of invertebrate biology at the secondary school level (extended level of the Matura exam in biology) and solid knowledge of the obligatory subject "Parasitology".

Koordynatorzy przedmiotu

Marta Pawłowska
Roland Wesołowski

Kryteria oceniania

1. Current report (completed during tutorials): W1, W2, W3, W4, U1, U2
To pass, the student must obtain a minimum of 60% of the points for each current report.
2. Targeted observation of the student's actions during practical tasks: U1, U2
To pass, the student must obtain a minimum of 60% of the points for correctly completing the task during the tutorial.
3. Extended observation: K1, K2, K3.
To pass, the student must obtain a minimum of 50% of the points for correctly completing the task during the tutorial.

Praktyki zawodowe

Not applicable.

Literatura

Obligatory:
1. Bhat S. Sastry A.S. Essentials of Medical Parasitology, JP Medical Publishers, 2018
2. Parasitology for medical students (2nd edition). Buczek A. (editor), Koliber Lublin 2007

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