Course: Pathology

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Course title Pathology
Course code KOS/P2PAE
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 1
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Hatlová Jana, MUDr.
  • Merkunová Alena, doc. MUDr. CSc.
  • Hácová Mária, MUDr.
Course content
Introduction into pathology, department of pathology and anatomy. Work with biopsy specimen (processing and evaluating procedures). Principles of work with biological material. Regressive and metabolic changes, necrosis, gangrene, atrophy. Inflammation - general signs of inflammation. Specific and nonspecific inflammation. Progressive changes, repair, regeneration. Hypertrophy, hyperplasia, transplantation, dysplasia. Pathological oncology. Selected chapters in pathology of cardiovascular system. Selected chapters in pathology of digestive system. Selected chapters in pathology of kidneys and urinary system. Selected chapters in pathology of male and female reproductive system, breast tumours.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Work with text (with textbook, with book)
Learning outcomes
The aim of the subject is to provide basic information about causes of origin and development of diseases, and explain their morphological manifestations.
Students understand etiopathogenesis of diseases, distinguish disorders and changes on the level of cells, tissues, individual organs, and organism as a whole.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Written examination

Completion of compulsory 80% attendance at the practicum.
Recommended literature
  • FAKAN, F. Přehled patologie pro bakalářské zdravotnické obory. Praha: Univerzita Karlova, 2008.
  • MAČÁKOVÁ J., MAČÁK J. Patologie - Učebnice pro studenty bakalářského a magisterského studia.
  • STŘÍTESKÝ J. Patologie - Učebnice pro zdravotnické školy a bakalářské studium.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Health Studies Study plan (Version): Radiology Assistant (2014) Category: Health service 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Health Studies Study plan (Version): Radiology Assistant (2013) Category: Health service 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer