BASIC CONCEPTS IN GENERAL PATHOLOGY COURSE IDENTIFICATION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Defines professional responsibility issues such as ethical principles, respect for patients and patient specimens, biosafety of biological samples, and data confidentiality.

Has basic knowledge of current pathology practices, relevant literature, and emerging technologies (e.g., tissue banking, immunohistochemistry, and molecular pathology) and demonstrates awareness of lifelong learning.

Plans professional duties in accordance with time management principles.

Defines the basic concepts, terminology, and theoretical knowledge used in pathology laboratories.

Explains tissue processing, fixation, embedding, microtome sectioning, staining, histochemistry, and microscopic examination techniques together with their underlying theoretical principles.

Has knowledge of laboratory quality control, quality assurance, accreditation standards, biosafety, hygiene, and sterilization principles.

Explains the characteristics and principles of use of equipment, materials, and chemicals used in pathology laboratories.

Differentiates between normal tissues and pathological structures and provides basic interpretations while evaluating tissues using a microscope.

Identifies chemical, biological, and physical risks and performs basic risk management.

Solves basic problems encountered in professional processes by applying analytical thinking.

Performs fixative preparation, tissue processing, embedding, microtome sectioning, and paraffin section–microscopic slide preparation in the pathology laboratory.

Performs laboratory procedures such as staining, histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, special staining techniques, and microscopic examination accurately and safely.

Appropriately manages the use, maintenance, and safety procedures of laboratory equipment (e.g., microtome, microscope, stainer).

Contributes to sample tracking and result reporting processes by maintaining laboratory records and accurately performs sample coding and data management.

Complies with biosafety and occupational health and safety regulations while adhering to laboratory quality control procedures.

Shares professional knowledge and findings accurately and effectively within a team.

Carries out professional duties and responsibilities independently.

Is open to continuous professional development and lifelong learning; follows the scientific literature and is willing to learn new techniques.

Communicates effectively with physicians, pathologists, nurses, and laboratory staff, demonstrating openness to teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Takes professional responsibility, uses initiative, and demonstrates problem-solving skills when necessary.

Demonstrates behaviors that prioritize laboratory safety and biosafety at all times, while complying with ethical and professional conduct principles and maintaining patient and specimen confidentiality.

Takes responsibility for time management, laboratory organization, and work planning, and performs procedures in accordance with standards, accurately, and on time.

Is aware of legal regulations related to the field, patient rights, biosafety standards, and ethical rules, and complies with these regulations.