IPLUSO 19554

Introduction to Biomedical Sciences Laboratories

• ApresentaçãoPresentation

  This curricular unit contextualizes the independent and autonomous professional practice, corresponding to the functional content of the Clinical Analysis and Public Health Technician and Pathological, Cytological and Thanatological Anatomy Technician professions, described in the Diário da República nº 138 of July 21 (Order n. 9409/2014), within the scope of the National Health Service, as well as in Private Institutions. Clarifies that it has primarily a professional practice in the laboratory, whose purpose is to provide support for screening, diagnosis, prognosis, therapy and monitoring based on the study of biological samples, including organs, tissues, cells and organic and / or inorganic liquids. In the scope of the professional activity, the activity is not exempt from occupational risks, thus, the awareness and concern with the occupational safety and health of all laboratory users will be already introduced in this curricular unit.
• ProgramaProgramme

  Portuguese Health system Professional Identity Health Professions Ethics and professional conduct Profession of Clinical Analysis and Public Health and Pathologic Anatomy, Cytological and Thanatological: History and development; Areas of intervention; Professional organizations; Code of ethics and liability Public practice versus private practice: Legislation instruments; Technical performance in the different areas of legislated action; Professional Categories. Harvesting organic producers ¿¿The establishment of an interpersonal relationship with the user; Harvest materials and the importance of harvesting in the pre-analytical process in harvesting biological products, water and food. Safety Standards Regulations in Laboratory Basic concepts Legal framework for security and hygiene in the work. Chemical, physical, biological, Ergonomics and psychosocial risks associated with the profession. Methodologies of Prevention and Control of Risks.
• ObjectivosObjectives

  To provide the theoretical basis for a reflection of each individual in the performance of its role as a provider of health care. Identify with the historical social process of the profession. Interpret and apply current legislation regarding the career and exercise of the profession and the importance of the harvest of organic products. Provide an extended knowledge of the health professions where health technologies professionals are included. Identify him/herself with the socio-historical process of the profession of clinical analysis and public health and pathologic anatomy, cytological and thanatological. Correctly interpret and apply the National legislation on career and to the profession. Knowledge of the importance of proper harvesting of organic products. To apply in their routine practice the contents of hygiene and safety in the work context and apply the present legislation.
• BibliografiaBibliography

  Cunha, P. D. (1996). Ética e Educação. Lisboa: Universidade Católica Portuguesa. Serrão, D. (1996). Direitos das Pessoas Doentes. Revista Brotéria, Vol. 143 nº 5 Nov. 96. Deveterre, R. (2010). Practical Decision Making in Health Care Ethics: Cases and Concepts. 3th Ed.Washington DC: Georgetown University Press Pitt, S. and Cunningham, J. (2009). An Introduction to Biomedical Science in Professional and Clinical Practice. UK: Wiley-Blackwell Ashmed, N., Glencross, H. and Wang,Q. (2016). Biomedical Science Practice. UK: Oxford University Press Decreto-lei nº 564/99 de 21 de Dezembro - Regulamentação da carreira dos Técnicos de Diagnóstico e Terapêutica.  
• MetodologiaMethodology

  In this curricular unit, the Team-based learning (TBL) methodology is used, with tasks carried out in small groups, allowing the development of the ability to analyze and apply theoretical concepts.
• LínguaLanguage

  Português
• TipoType

  Semestral
• ECTS

  4
• NaturezaNature

  Mandatory
• EstágioInternship

  Não