General introduction to laboratory and microscopy techniques
Introduction to the key terminology of analytical processes, in particular preanalytics, including capillary blood sampling techniques, specimens and their collection, preparation, storage and transport, influencing variables and disturbing factors. Physical principles of microscopy, mechanical and optical components of microscopes, their function, correct handling and adjustments, sources of error, cleaning and maintenance; optical foundations of image formation
General laboratory diagnostics and phlebotomy
Safety measures, lab specific hygiene, disposal, consumables, physical units and measurements , measuring and registration, solutions and dilutions, centrifuges, capillary blood sampling techniques, materials for investigation and collection methods, storage and transport, influence and interference variables. Operation, handling, adjusting and maintenance of light microscopes. Choice of the correct exposure method for various questions in routine diagnostics.
Building blocks and structural parts of cells (amino acids and proteins, bioenergy and mechanisms of enzyme regulation, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleotides and nucleic acids) ;cell-energy metabolism, biochemistry of endocrine tissues; structure and function of cell membranes; vitamins.
Introduction to cellular and molecular biology
Fundamentals of biogenesis, such as cell development, cell growth, cell differentiation, cell proliferation, cell decay; cell characteristics (shape, size, lifetime) structure and function of cells such as organelles, cell skeleton, cell contact, cell and nuclear division, production of germ cells (gonepoiesis); in-vitro cell behaviour.
Chemistry and stoichiometry
Fundamentals of general and inorganic chemistry including stoichiometry (structure of matter, chemical compounds, chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, states of matter, solutions, oxidation and reduction); chemical reactions (general process, reaction types, description by formulae, stoichiometric calculations); chemistry of aqueous solutions (solubility and solvents), electrolytes and tonicity of solutions; organic chemistry (glossary and stereochemistry, classes of compounds, structure of important classes of natural matter).
Specialist hygiene and safety measures; pre-analysis: specimens, posting conditions, methods of transport, transport of specimens , reception and labelling of specimens, tissue preparation; preparing for macroscopic investigation, fixation methods, decalcification, embedding and storage of tissues, methods of embedding and replacing water, types of microtomes and cutting sections, cutting techniques, processes of staining and analysis, mechanisation possibilities, quality management, microscopic assessment of sections regarding cutting and staining quality and histomorphology, documentation, data sheets, validation and interpretation of the results.
Histology and microscopic anatomy
Importance of histological methods of investigation in medical diagnosis, functional morphology of cells, cell differentiation and organisation of tissue, mechanisms of regeneration and repair, mechanisms of cell interaction, morphological structure of organs and organic systems, with special focus on the gastrointestinal tract, including liver and pancreas, urogenital tract, respiratory tract, heart and circulatory system, nervous system, endocrine organs, the skin and its appendages; embryogenesis.
Introduction, orientation, general terminology ; heart, blood vessels, lymphatic system; digestive system; respiratory system; urogenital system; hormonal glands; nervous system; sense organs
Basic terms and areas of activity in infection hygiene, social hygiene, epidemiology, infection-prevention measures in particular disinfection and sterilization, hospital hygiene including staff hygiene
Physiology and Biophysics
Structure and function of the respiratory system, heart and circulatory system, kidneys (electrolytes and water balance), acid-base equilibrium, cell membrane and action potential, protein synthesis, metabolism, blood and coagulation system, lymphatic system, immune system, digestive system, nutrition and thermoregulation, nervous system, humoral system, motor system, skin and sense organs, developmental physiology, age-related physiological processes
Communicating in the professional world
World Englishes, the role of English as a global language, plurilingual competence and mobility, language tests; brainbased language learning, mindsets; communication strategies; communicative and intercultural competence; speech acts; communication in the professional context.
Communication and teambuilding
Principles of communication/interaction; self- and external perception; feedback; techniques of communication and conversation; nonviolent communication; body language; intercultural competence; meaning of diversity; team building processes.
