Biomedical Laboratory Techniques

The first level Bachelor of Science Degree in Biomedical Laboratory Techniques (L/SNT-3 Degree Class in Technical Health Professions) is aimed at training healthcare professionals who are entrusted with the duties set forth by the D. M. of the Ministry of Health n. 745 of 26th September 1994, and subsequent amendments and additions, and which must hold the following qualifications: background of scientific and theoretical – practical competence necessary to be qualified to practice the profession of Biomedical Laboratory Sanitary Technician and of the methodology and culture necessary for the practice of constant teaching, as well as a level of professional, decision-making and operational autonomy deriving from a theoretical and practical training that also includes the acquisition of behavioral skills and that is achieved in the same specific work context, so as to ensure, at the end of the training course, full mastery of all the necessary skills and their immediate spending at the workplace;

ability to carry out laboratory analysis and research activities, related to biomedical and biotechnological analyses and in particular biochemistry, clinical biochemistry, microbiology and virology, drug-toxicology, immunology, clinical pathology, hematology, cytology and histopathology, medical genetics, transfusion medicine.

ability to check and verify the correct operation of the equipment used

ability to correctly fulfil analytical procedures and of their own work, within the scope of the respective functions, by applying work protocols.

ability to collaborate with the various professional figures in group health activities

ability to contribute to the training of support staff and to contribute directly to the updating of their professional profile

ability to contribute to research, for the respective skills.

ability to apply, in professional decisions, also the principles of health economics, to the benefit of the community.