Corso di Laurea in Tecniche di Laboratorio Biomedico - Cuneo

The student should learn and understand major  notions on those  mechanisms  that characterize and are responsible for alterations of physiological processes governing the function of human tissues, organs and systems that, in turn, represent the basis for the genesis and progression of major human diseases. According to the specificity of the degree, notions and mechanisms related to the different major  pathophysiological conditions will be implemented  by critical analysis of  the proper  major methodologies and laboratory techniques employed for diagnostic purposes as well as by elements of clinical management of patients carrying these pathological conditions .

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
At the end of the course, the student must demonstrate that he has acquired the basic notions relating to the mechanisms that characterize and determine the fundamental alterations of the pathological processes of the main tissues, organs and systems as well as the appropriate knowledge relating to the diagnostic effects in terms of laboratory tests.

APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
At the end of the course, the student must demonstrate that he is able to apply to the basic notions of the pathologies of individual organs and systems.

INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT
At the end of the course, the student must demonstrate that he is autonomous in explaining the mechanisms underlying the pathologies described for the various systems

COMMUNICATION SKILLS
At the end of the course, the student must have improved his communication skills by enriching his lexicon with scientific terminology.

LEARNING SKILLS
At the end of the course, the student will have to demonstrate that they have fully understood the pathophysiological mechanisms of the program addressed, demonstrating that they are able to explain and apply the various basic mechanisms addressed to specific pathologies.

Liver pathophysiology:Liver functions. Hepatic insufficiency. Jaundice. Cirrhosis of the liver. Viral hepatitis.

Renal Pathophysiology:  Renal physiology. Glomerulonephritis. Acute and chronic renal failure-uremia. Urinary tract infections. Urinary sediment. Nephrotic syndrome.

Respiratory pathophysiology: Respiratory dynamics. Obstructive lung disease. Pneumonia. TBC. Cigarette smoking and lung cancer.

Muscle physiopathology: Basics of physiology. Dystrophies. SLA

Cardiovascular pathophysiology: Ischemic disease: Angina pectoris. Myocardial infarction. Hypertension. Shock. Atheroclerosis. Thrombosis. Embolism.

Endocrine pathophysiology: Hypothalamus pituitary axis. Thyroid.

The course is divided into four modules:

Pathophysiology: includes 48 hours of lessons (4 CFU)

Diseases of the cardiovascular system: effects on the laboratory: it includes 12 hours of lessons (1 CFU)

Endocrinology: effects on the laboratory: it includes 12 hours of lessons (1 CFU)

Nephrology: clinical methodology and pharmacological and instrumental therapy: it includes 12 hours of lessons (1 CFU)

The teaching lessons are therefore divided into 84 total hours of frontal teaching, which take place in the classroom with the aid of projections. Following the Covid 19 pandemic, it will be possible to do remote lessons respecting the timetable of the lessons in person.

The learning examination of the entire course is evaluated with a written exam consisting of oper and multiple choice questions on the entire program. The oral test is supported if it has been highlighted gaps by written ntests or at request of the student. The final vote is an expression of a collective evaluation and the maximum grade is 30 "cum laude".