Histology with the basics of histological technique

02.09.2024 - 29.06.2025

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Credits

12 ECTS (312 hours)

Form of study

Partially web-based

Location

Tartu

Fee

1200 EUR

Teachers

Associate professor Marina Aunapuu https://www.etis.ee/CV/Marina_Aunapuu/eng?lang=ENG
Professor Andres Arend https://www.etis.ee/CV/Andres_Arend/eng?lang=ENG
Junior Lecturer Aimar Namm https://www.etis.ee/CV/Aimar_Namm/eng?lang=ENG
Laboratory Specialist Taavi Torga https://www.etis.ee/CV/Taavi_Torga/eng?lang=ENG

Study group

Medicine

Program language

Estonian

Purpose:

The program participant acquires knowledge of the tissues of the human body and the structure of organs. In the course of practical work, skills are acquired to work in a histology and pathology laboratory.

Target group:

Laboratories, researchers, adults who want to start medical studies.

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Outcome:

After the end of the course, the student should be able to:
1. Understand the essence of the steps in the preparation of histological specimens and efficiently use microscope to study histological slides
2. Describe the stages of the early human embryonic development, embryogenesis of tissues and organs, and understand the causes of malformations.
3. Describe the structural characteristics of the basic tissue types and relate functional capabilities of each tissue type with their structure
4. Understand the basic principles of organ construction
5. Define and describe the histological characteristics of normal organs and relate the structure of organs and organ systems with the function.

Teachers:

Associate professor Marina Aunapuu https://www.etis.ee/CV/Marina_Aunapuu/eng?lang=ENG
Professor Andres Arend https://www.etis.ee/CV/Andres_Arend/eng?lang=ENG
Junior Lecturer Aimar Namm https://www.etis.ee/CV/Aimar_Namm/eng?lang=ENG
Laboratory Specialist Taavi Torga https://www.etis.ee/CV/Taavi_Torga/eng?lang=ENG

Location info:

Tartu linn Auditory and web-based teaching.

Learning environment:

Studies and teaching takes place in appropriate classrooms, which have the required teaching equipment and meet the health and safety requirements.

Schedule and further information:

Completion of the training takes place according to the program and the lectures are followed by independent work. After each completed topic there is a knowledge test. Lectures and practicums take place partly in the Moodle course as distance learning. Histological technique practicums are held in a small group (6 students) according to the lesson plan.

Requirements to complete:

Passing the final exam

Document to be issued:

Certificate of completion/Certificate of attendance

Tax refund:

Yes

Registration deadline:

21.08.2024

Additional information:

Andres Arend, andres.arend@ut.ee, +372 +372 737 4251

Program code:

MVBS.TK.015