D1 – Knowledge and Understanding Students will acquire the theoretical foundations of the instruments and techniques used in clinical laboratories and sterilization units. They will develop an in-depth knowledge of the instrumentation and technologies used in the operating room. They will also deepen their understanding of the techniques used in pathology, learning the fundamental principles of organizing and managing an oncological screening program. This will allow them to understand the specific characteristics of a cytology laboratory and a molecular diagnostics laboratory for HPV screening tests. D2 – Applying Knowledge and Understanding Students will be able to apply the theoretical knowledge acquired in the management of equipment in operating rooms, clinical laboratories, and sterilization units. D3 – Making Judgements Students will develop the ability to independently evaluate the technologies and instrumentation used in operating rooms and laboratories, assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of different techniques and tools. D4 – Communication Skills Students will improve their understanding of the topics covered, which are essential for working effectively in a multidisciplinary environment. They must be able to communicate with various professional figures, providing engineering support in healthcare contexts, particularly in the technical management of operating rooms and clinical laboratories. D5 – Learning Skills Students will develop the ability to learn independently and continuously, keeping up to date with new technologies and methodologies used in clinical laboratories. They will be able to quickly adapt to technological developments in this field and integrate new knowledge into their professional practice. Finally, they will learn how to assess cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization techniques for hospital-use devices, which are essential for ensuring patient safety.

Basic knowledge of biomedical instrumentation.

Medical Laboratory and Related Risks; Biological Risk in Hospital Practice and Analytical Laboratories; Analytical Process; Types of Analyses; Automation of the Analytical Process; Clinical Chemistry; Immunochemistry; Electrophoresis; Blood Gas Analysis; Microbiology; Molecular Diagnostics; Centrifugation; Washing, Disinfection, and Sterilization Process: Regulations, Procedures, and Environments; Hematological Analyses.

Course slides

Medical Laboratory and Related Risks; Biological Risk in Hospital Practice and Analytical Laboratories; Analytical Process: Pre-analytical, Analytical, and Post-analytical Phases; Types of Analyses; Automation of the Analytical Process; Clinical Chemistry: Photometry and Spectrophotometry, Lambert-Beer Law, Clinical Chemistry Analyzers, POCT (Point of Care Testing); Immunochemistry: Instrumentation, ELISA Techniques, Dry-phase Methods, and POCT; Electrophoresis: Capillary Electrophoresis, Immunoelectrophoresis (IEP), Isoelectric Focusing (IEF); Blood Gas Analysis: Equipment and Electrodes; Microbiology; Molecular Diagnostics; Centrifugation; PCR. Washing, Disinfection, and Sterilization Processes: Regulations, Definitions, Washing Techniques, Thermodisinfectors; Detergents; Endoscope Washers; Sterilization Techniques: Steam, Gas Plasma, Peracetic Acid; Packaging and Containers for Sterile Kits; Environments for Washing, Disinfection, Sterilization, and Kit Reassembly; Sterilization Testing and Sterility Maintenance; Responsibilities and Documentation; Hematological Analyses: Blood and Its Components, Hematology Analyzers, Flow Cytometers.

Lectures

Oral examination

This course explores topics closely related to one or more goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: Goal 3 – Good Health and Well-being.