Patoloji Laboratuvar Teknikleri (Ahmet Erdoğan Sağlık Hizmetleri MYO) Ön Lisans Diploması

ISCO:08

3212.03

ISCO:08

3212.03

To be able to work in medical pathology laboratories of public, private and university hospitals, other histology, pathology, molecular pathology laboratories, KETEM (Cancer Early Diagnosis Screening and Training Center), Forensic Medicine Institution's related departments, and to deliver organ-tissue and fluid samples taken from the patient to the laboratory properly, The aim of this program is to train technicians who know all the procedures to be applied in the execution of technical works in the process until the microscope stage in the laboratory, to deliver the prepared preparations to the pathologist, to have the knowledge and skills to apply the necessary procedures, to know, develop and supervise the quality and assurance of the pathology laboratory, to follow the developments in the field of health with knowledge and skills about research pathology.

In this program, formal education is provided with 8 ECTS internship within the framework of 2 years of education covering 4 semesters.

During the education and training activities; within our institution; For Pathology Laboratory and Computer Laboratory, Classrooms, In -year applications; Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University Health Application and Research Center, Zonguldak Provincial Directorate of Health Atatürk State Hospital and Zonguldak Maternity and Pediatric Hospital Medical Pathology Laboratories are used.

In addition, internship is done in various health institutions and organizations for the 20 working days in our teaching plan.

•  Have basic and up-to-date knowledge, skills and attitudes to fulfill their professional roles and functions.
•  Has sufficient awareness of individual and public health, occupational health and safety, environmental protection in the field and contributes to the activities.
•  Follows the current developments in the national and international arena related to the profession and has the ability to use these developments.
•  Uses information technologies effectively during professional practices.
•  Evaluates the problems encountered in professional practice with problem solving and critical thinking approach and has the ability to develop solutions.
•  Effectively presents professional knowledge and skills through written and oral communication and expresses them clearly.
•  Takes responsibility as a member of the team to solve the problems encountered during professional practice.
•  Has the necessary awareness and competence in career planning and lifelong learning.
•  Realizes professional practices in accordance with ethical practices and legal regulations.
•  Follows current knowledge and developments in the field and communicates with colleagues using at least one foreign language.

Has the key competencies listed below at pre-advanced level.

•  Analysis Ability
•  Problem solving
•  Teamwork
•  Communication
•  The creative thinking
•  Professionalism
•  Research
•  Leadership
•  Effective use of time
•  Responsibility
•  Flexibility
•  Competence in technology

Examination, Evaluation and Grading, 25, 26, 27, 28. Bülent Ecevit University Vocational Schools Education and Examination Regulations are made in accordance with the articles.

Midterm Exam, Final Exam, Homework, Application, Project

Success status; It is explained using the letter -based grade system by taking into account the midterm exams, assignments, practices and project works of the student within the semester. Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University Vocational Schools Education and Examination Regulation was given in exchange for the degree of success, success grade, coefficient and points. AA, BA, BB, CB, CC and YT grades from a course, the student is deemed to have achieved that course. The student who takes one of the grades of DZ, GR, FF and FF from a course is deemed to have not achieved that course and has to take it in the first semester of the course.

1. Various assessment and evaluation methods are used, including written exams, test exams, presentations, projects/assignments, field applications, or computer applications. The impact of these assessment methods on the student's success is announced to students at the beginning of the semester.
2. The success evaluations of our students are carried out in accordance with the "Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University Vocational Schools Education, Training, and Examination Regulation," published in the Official Newspaper dated 28.08.2009 and numbered 27333. According to Article 21 of the regulation, students must attend both the course and its applications from the date of enrollment. Students who miss more than 30% of theoretical courses or more than 20% of practical sessions are not allowed to take the final exam for that course. Students who fail to meet the attendance requirement during the semester are also not allowed to take the final and make-up exams.
3. Each course includes at least one midterm exam, an end-of-semester (final) exam, and a make-up exam. In addition, semester-long coursework such as projects, assignments, and presentations is also included. The impact of the final exam on the course success grade may be 40%, 50%, or 60%.
4.  A course which is assumed to be successfully completed, the course score must be at least 50. A student who scores less than 50 out of 100 in the final or repeat exam is considered unsuccessful. Letter and/or numerical grading systems are used to assess student performance. According to the grading table:

a) A student who receives one of the grades AA, BA, BB, CB, CC, or YT in a course is considered to have passed the course.

b) A student who receives one of the grades DZ, GR, FF, or YZ in a course is considered to have failed and must retake the course in the first available semester.
c) Students who do not meet the attendance requirements during the semester receive a DZ grade. These students are not allowed to take the general and makeup exams.

ç) A student who is eligible to take the general and makeup exam but does not attend is given a GR grade, regardless of their in-term performance.
d) DZ and GR grades are treated the same as FF and are included in the weighted grade point average.

e) The YT grade is assigned as the passing grade for internship courses.

f) The YZ grade is assigned as the failing grade for internship courses.

g) The MU grade is given to students who successfully pass exemption exams for certain courses.

In order to monitor the quality of higher education programs;

1. 1. YÖK is responsible for planning, organizing, managing and supervising education and training and other activities in higher education institutions.
   2. “University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports” of higher education institutions prepared within the framework of criteria determined by YÖK are published every year. Reports prepared according to these reports, which include quantitative and qualitative evaluations of higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK.
   3. “Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report”, which includes academic, administrative and financial data of foundation higher education institutions, is published every year by YÖK. These reports, which include quantitative and qualitative evaluations of foundation higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK.

The quality assurance of undergraduate programs in higher education is provided according to the “Procedures and Principles for the Quality Assurance of Higher Education Diploma Programs”:

1. Creation and Approval of Curriculum:

The minimum standards and criteria required for the opening of undergraduate departments and programs in higher education institutions are determined by YÖK.

1.1. The curriculum of undergraduate programs in higher education institutions and the learning outcomes that each program will provide to students are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by the Council of Higher Education on these issues.

1.2. The curriculum of the National Core Education Programs is implemented by higher education institutions with the approval of YÖK after being approved by the relevant Deans Council.

2. Measurement and Evaluation: The measurement and evaluation of the learning outcomes that each undergraduate program will provide to students is carried out in accordance with the education and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these issues.

3. Certification: Students enrolled in undergraduate programs receive a bachelor's degree if they successfully complete the course credits and other obligations determined by higher education institutions.

4. Self-Assessment-External Evaluation: In the context of continuous monitoring, higher education institutions enter the "Internal Institutional Evaluation Reports" of the previous year into the Information System prepared by the Higher Education Quality Council (YÖKAK) at the beginning of each year. YÖKAK shares the "Institutional Feedback Report" prepared by the external evaluation of higher education institutions with the public.

In addition, accreditation decisions made by accreditation institutions authorized or recognized by YÖKAK also show that the quality assurance of the program qualifications is provided. YÖKAK conducts regular review activities regarding the qualifications determined in accordance with the legislation.

Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University effectively manages quality assurance processes in order to maintain the quality of the programs and make it permanent. The Turkish Qualifications Framework aims to integrate the education and training options with the quality assurance system within the framework of European competences and aims to comply with national and international standards. 

The main processes of education and training, research and development, social contribution, internationalization, management system are guaranteed by Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University Quality Coordinator.

Quality policies, procedures, instructions and guidelines are provided in line with quality assurance.

Pathology Laboratory Techniques Program was accredited for the period of 01.01.2025 - 31.12.2028 as a result of the field visit (evaluation) conducted by the Vocational Education Accreditation Board (MEDEK) in 2024.

Students are accepted to this program according to the score obtained as a result of the Basic Proficiency Test (TYT) conducted by the Turkish Measurement, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM).

To be graduated from secondary education institutions or foreign countries whose equivalence is approved by the Ministry of National Education and to meet the conditions of admission to the associate degree programs of higher education institutions.    The procedures and principles determined by the Council of Higher Education, Measurement, Selection and Placement Center (OSYM) by the Central Examination (Basic Proficiency Test (TYT) as a result of the relevant associate degree program of the Higher Education Institution. For foreign students in Turkey, foreign nationals exam made by the universities in Turkey Receiving valid scores within the framework of the relevant directives; For the courses given in this program, if the relevant academic unit gives approval, they can be recorded within the framework of Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University Special Student Directive.

Candidates who have successfully completed their associate degree education can continue their undergraduate education with the Vertical Transfer Exam. The programs that students can continue with the vertical transfer exam are Biology, Bioengineering, Molecular Biology and Genetics, Emergency Aid and Disaster Management, Nursing, Nursing and Health Services.

Within the scope of the Double Major Program, mutual agreements have been made with the Medical Laboratory Techniques, First and Emergency Aid, Medical Imaging Techniques Programs.

Higher Education Law No. 2547

1.1. Regulation on the principles of transition between associate degree and undergraduate programs in higher education institutions, double major, sub -branch and credit transfer between institutions

1.2. Regulation on the continuation of undergraduate education of vocational schools and open education associate degree programs graduates

 Paragraph (c) of the first paragraph of Article 7 of the Higher Education Law No. 2547 and Article 44 (c) of Article 44 (c) and the transition between the programs at associate degree and undergraduate levels published in the Official Gazette dated 24/4/2010 and 27561. Based on the provisions of the Regulation on the Principles of the Creditransfiger of the Breakitransferi, Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University Double Major Program Directive

2. Higher Education Law No. 2547

2.1. Higher Education Quality Assurance Regulation

Qualification period is valid.