Laboratory medicine - Pathology

This course is based on basic disease theory and what kind of changes takes place in affected/diseased cells and tissues. Knowledge related to laboratory techniques to detect changes and sickness.

Basic techniques of cell and tissue preparation for light microscopy: general color theory, theory and practical histological coloring, cutting and microscopy of cytology slides.

Knowledge - the students:

• Are able to acquire knowledge about the normal processes and processes of the body that reflect disease in the body's organs.
• Are able to describe the bioengineer's core competence, responsibilities and tasks under the conditions of the pathology laboratory.
• Are able to explain methods, laboratory equipment and tasks that refer to bioengineering in histology, cytology and immunohistochemistry/molecular pathology
• Are able to describe how the analytical, pre- and post-analytical conditions that can influence analytical responses, as well as explain key definitions and apply professional terminology
• Are able to explain the process for the sample through the laboratory from requisitioning the sample until the test results are ready.
• Know how cells and tissue structures are analyzed as part of diagnostics, follow-up and treatment of disease in the body's organ.
• Can describe morphology and recognize cytological images of cytology preparations at normal conditions and patological conditions.
• Are able to explain internal quality controls.
• Are familiar with research and development work in the field.
• Learn that sustainable development is based on the understanding of the relationship between social, economic and environmental conditions.
• Develop expertise that enables to make responsible choices, act ethically and environmentally consciously
• knowledge of waste management with regard to sustainability and the environment

Skills - the students:

• Can apply under supervision analytical instruments and laboratory equipment used in the field.
• Are able to work structured and accurately, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and procedures.
• Are able to evaluate test results, the possibilities of different methods and possible limitations and sources of error.
• Are able to assess a test result's medical probability, i.e. quality of analysis in relation to medical/clinical problem
• Are able to dispose biological material and chemicals, as well as reuse where possible.

Competence - the students:

• Are be able to receive and seek guidance, and reflect on his/her own skills and competence.
• Are be able to work individually and in groups.
• Are should be able to communicate, document and acquire biomedical knowledge and professional terminology both through oral and written work/presentation in Norwegian.
• Has an understanding of the skills needed in test treatment, insight into screening procedures, diagnostic criteria and quality assurance measures.
• Develop the ability to think holistically across main topics, and be able to communicate on academic topics with others with a background in the field.

Lecture with practical -theoretical assignments

Digital resources

The course has an expected workload of approx. 200 h, where organized teaching activities make up: lectures approx. 22 h, laboratory exercises 40 h (internal practice course). Compulsory attendance at all laboratory exercises, and all reports must be approved.