SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSE:MEDICAL DIAGNOSTICS THEORY

Paper Code: 
24SZOL301
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
Course Objectives:
This course will enable the students to –
1. Develop theoretical and practical Knowledge about different medical diagnostic techniques.
2. Evaluate the causes, symptoms and possible treatments of various lifestyle related disorders.
 
 
 
 
Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcomes (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

Course 

Code

Course Title

24SZOL301

MEDICAL

DIAGNOSTICS

THEORY

 

CO:1 Develop practical and theoretical skills of  various  haematological,  immunological, clinical  biochemical, and 

microbiological 

Parameters.

CO:2 Analyze images of X-Ray, PET, MRI  and CT scan (using  photographs).

CO:3 Operate the microscope, centrifuge, and other laboratory equipment.

CO:4 Analyse the Excretory products and  other body fluids.

CO:5 Compare and contrast between different lifestyle related diseases, theri causes, symptoms and possible treatments and strategies to combat these diseases.

CO:6 Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

 

The approach in teaching: Interactive 

Discussion, 

Tutorials, Reading assignments, 

Demonstration,

Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, 

 Simulation, Giving tasks, Chart preparation

Assessment 

Strategies

Class test, 

Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in 

tutorials, 

Assignments, Presentation.

 

10.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to Medical Diagnostics and its Importance
Diagnostics Methods Used for Analysis of Blood  
Blood composition, Preparation of blood smear and Differential Leucocyte Count (D.L.C) using Leishman's stain, Platelet count using haemocytometer, Erythrocyte: Sedimentary Rate (E.S.R), Packed Cell Volume (P.C.V.) 
 
6.00
Unit II: 
Diagnostic Methods Used for Urine Analysis

Urine Analysis: Physical characteristics; Abnormal constituents 

6.00
Unit III: 
Non-infectious Diseases

Non-infectious Diseases: Causes, types, symptoms, complications, diagnosis and prevention of Diabetes (Type I and Type II), Hypertension (Primary and secondary), Testing of blood glucose using Glucometer/Kit 

4.00
Unit IV: 
Infectious Diseases

Infectious Diseases:  Causes, types, symptoms, diagnosis and prevention of Tuberculosis and Hepatitis

4.00
Unit V: 
Tumours

Tumours: Types (Benign/Malignant), Detection and metastasis; Medical imaging: X-Ray of Bone fracture, PET, MRI and CT Scan (using photographs). 

Essential Readings: 
SUGGESTED READINGS 
● Park, K. (2007), Preventive and Social Medicine, B.B. Publishers 
● Godkar P.B. and Godkar D.P. Textbook of Medical Laboratory Technology, II Edition,  Bhalani Publishing House 
● Cheesbrough M., A Laboratory Manual for Rural Tropical Hospitals, A Basis for Training  Courses 
● Guyton A.C. and Hall J.E. Textbook of Medical Physiology, Saunders 
● Robbins and Cotran, Pathologic Basis of Disease, VIIIEdition, Saunders 
● Prakash, G. (2012), Lab Manual on Blood Analysis and Medical Diagnostics, S. Chand  and Co. Ltd. n
 
Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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