Medical Laboratory Technology Department - TaqTaq

About

The Taqtaq Medical Laboratory Technology Department (MLT) started in (2018) as a third medical Department in Koya Technical Institute. Its excellent and realistic education provides traditional courses as well as extensive experience in actual clinical laboratories. Lectures and labs provide students with a substantial knowledge base as well as fundamental skills and techniques.

The duration of study at the Institute is two years in addition to summer training. The student receives the basic knowledge and skills necessary in his / her specialization. The graduate is awarded a technical diploma within the job description of a technical assistant.

Objectives

Develop the knowledge, attitudes and skills in the performance of clinical laboratory procedures needed to help the physician in the proper diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and prevention of diseases;
Develop skills in critical and analytical thinking to advance knowledge in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science and contribute to the challenges of the profession.
Develop leadership skills and to promote competence and excellence.
Support moral and ethical values in the service of society and in the practice of the profession.
Provide technicians for cities around institution for instance Erbil, Kirkuk, Ranya.

General Learning Outcomes (GLO):

Students will be able to:

Demonstrate professional responsibility by exhibiting organizational skills, accountability, and ethical behavior
Evaluate clinical laboratory data by interpreting laboratory results and relating the data to various disease states
Demonstrate professional communication skills by relaying lab test information, seeking assistance as needed, and pursuing communication with the appropriate healthcare professional
Demonstrate technology skills by operating laboratory equipment for testing, assessing quality assurance for lab equipment, and adhering to standard safety practices in the laboratory environment
Operate as a vital member of the medical laboratory team by collaborating effectively, completing assigned tasks, and providing assistance to other team members.
Exhibit awareness of diversity in the healthcare field by identifying the individual needs of the patient, applying appropriate accommodations, and recognizing the diversity of the patient’ culture and health circumstances.
Exhibit essential employability qualities by demonstrating laboratory safety, analysing laboratory results, and displaying professional conduct.

Program Learning Outcome (PLO)

Graduates will apply knowledge of entry-level skills to accurately perform testing in all areas of the medical laboratory.
Graduates will evaluate clinical laboratory data and relate that data to various disease processes.
Graduates will comply with laboratory safety regulations and standards.
Graduates will demonstrate the elements of professionalism to operate as respected members of the health care team.
Graduates will employ interpersonal communication skills in relaying laboratory test information and when interacting with patients, lab personnel and other health care professionals.

Minimum requirements for graduation programs include:

Degree from an accredited university with a GPA of 2.0 or higher on a 4.00 scale (60% or more)

Vision and Mission

Vision

The graduates play a pivotal role in the provision of quality health care and the ability to effectively communicate and interact with patients, physicians and other health professionals, in a manner consistent with employer standards.

Mission

The primary purpose of the Taqtaq Medical Laboratory Technology department is to provide a learning environment in which institution, staff and students can discover, examine critically, preserve and transmit the knowledge, wisdom and values that will help ensure the survival of this and future generations and improve the quality of life for all.

To satisfy the department mission the students will be educate medical science principles to become outstanding lab technician who have skills, knowledge, and passion to improve public health of Kurdistan people through in-class education, practice and clerkship within medical laboratories and hospital laboratories.

Council

Dlshad Saadallah Othman

Head of Department/ Council

MSc/ Assistant Lecturer

Dlshad Saadallah Othman (epu.edu.iq)

Ahmad Abdulkareem Ahmad

Assistant to Head of Department/ Member

MSc/ Assistant Lecturer

Bahra Jabar Swara

Member

MSc/ Assistant Lecturer

Course Curriculum


First Semester
No.	Subject	Code	Theory (hrs.)	Practical (hrs.)	Total Hours/Week	ECTS	Workload (hrs.)	Subject Type	Language
1	Kurdology and Human Rights	KUH101	3	-	3	5	125	General	Kurdish
2	English Language I	ENL102	2	2	4	6	150	General	English
3	Computer Essential	COE103	-	3	3	4	100	General	English
4	General Chemistry	GEC104	2	2	4	7	175	Assist	English
5	Physiology and Anatomy	PHA105	2	2	4	8	200	Core	English
Total						20	30	750


Second Semester
No.	Subject	Code	Theory (hrs.)	Practical (hrs.)	Total Hours/Week	ECTS	Workload (hrs.)	Subject Type	Language
1	English Language II	ENL201	2	-	2	4	100	General	English
2	Biochemistry	BIO202	2	2	4	7	175	Assist	English
3	Medical Lab. Instrument	MEL203	2	2	4	6	150	Assist	English
4	Histopathological Techniques	HIT204	2	2	4	6	150	Core	English
5	Lab. Technology	LAT205	2	2	4	7	175	Core	English
Total						18	30	750


Third Semester
No.	Subject	Code	Theory (hrs.)	Practical (hrs.)	Total Hours/Week	ECTS	Workload (hrs.)	Subject Type	Language
1	Clinical chemistry I	CLC301	2	2	4	6	150	Core	English
2	Immunology	IMM302	2	2	4	7	175	Core	English
3	Hematopathology	HEP303	2	2	4	6	150	Core	English
4	Infection Control	INC304	2	-	2	4	100	Core	English
5	Medical Microbiology I	MEM305	2	2	4	7	175	Core	English
Total						18	30	750


Fourt Semester
No.	Subject	Code	Theory (hrs.)	Practical (hrs.)	Total Hours/Week	ECTS	Workload (hrs.)	Subject Type	Language
1	Clinical Chemistry II	CLH401	2	2	4	5	125	Core	English
2	Parasitology	PAR402	2	2	4	5	125	Core	English
3	Blood Bank	BLB403	2	2	4	5	125	Core	English
4	Medical Microbiology II	MEI404	2	2	4	5	125	Core	English
5	Professional Ethics	PRE405	2		2	4	100	Core	Kurdish
6	Graduation Project	GRP406	-	2	2	6	150	Core	English
Total						16	25	750