Clinical Immunology Course Specification

Master Degree in Clinical and Chemical Pathology

Program on which the course is given: Master in Clinical and Chemical Pathologytho

Department offering the program: Clinical and Chemical Pathology Department

Department offering the course: Clinical and Chemical Pathology Department

Course code: CCP 822 CI

Element of the program (Compulsory/Elective): Compulsory course

Academic year: 2018-2019

Date of approval: July 2015

Date of revision: September 2018

Credit points: 3 credit points

Course duration: 17 weeks

Teaching hours: Theoretical 82% and Practical 18%

Course Director:

· Prof. Dr. Nancy Elguindy

Program Coordinators:

  • Prof. Dr. Dina Rasheed
  • A.Prof. Dr. Engy ElKhateeb
  • A. Prof. Dr. Nermine Magdi

I. AIM OF COURSE

The aim of the course is to develop a good postgraduate clinical pathologist:

  • capable of dealing with patients, communicating with colleagues and coworkers in team work,
  • provided with advanced understanding and applied knowledge in the theory and practice of clinical immunology;
  • equipped with a critical understanding of how immunological investigations are employed to develop a clinical diagnosis;
  • provided with the necessary transferable and research skills to promote lifelong learning and career development.

II. INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

A. Knowledge and Understanding:

By the end of the course the candidate should be able to:


1. Identify the mechanisms of immune-mediated diseases

2. Recognize the common diseases caused by different types of hypersensitivity reactions.

3. Describe the molecular defects of immunodeficiencies.

4. Identify different types of immunodeficiency diseases.

5. Describe how breakage of tolerance and inappropriate immune responses can cause autoimmune diseases (Rheumatic, GIT, Renal, Vascular and Hepatic).

6. Recognize the role of various viral infections on the immune system and the development of diseases

7. Identify the mode of action and side effects of immunosuppressive agents and anti-inflammatory drugs

8. Identify the different types of gammopathies

9. Recognize the process of solid organ and bone marrow transplantation

10. Identify histocompatability testing

11. Recognize the importance of immune therapy in regulation of the immune system.

12. Identify the basics and the techniques in molecular biology

13. Recognize the molecular pathogenesis of some immunological diseases.

B. Intellectual Skills:

By the end of the course the candidate should be able to:

1. Illustrate the immunopathogenesis of diseases caused by different types of hypersensitivity reactions.

2. Plan an appropriate investigation scheme to identify and differentiate between cases of primary and secondary immunodeficiency diseases.

3. Plan an appropriate investigation scheme for patients with different autoimmune diseases (Rheumatic, GIT, Renal, Vascular and Hepatic).

4. Differentiate between the acute and persistent hepatitis virus infections.

5. Distinguish between different types of gammopathies.

6. Schedule different applications of autoimmune tests.

7. Analyze the results of different antibody detection techniques.

8. Analyze the results of different molecular biology techniques.

9. Produce accurate reports with clear conclusions

C. Professional and Practical Skills:

By the end of the course the candidate should be able to:

  1. Perform diagnostic laboratory tests related to medical virology and immunological diseases.
  2. Interpret different diagnostic laboratory tests in medical virology and immunology.
  3. Perform biomedical laboratory techniques in accordance with health and safety guidelines.
  4. Perform quality control and assurance procedures

D. General and Transferable Skills:

By the end of the course the candidate should be able to:

  1. Effectively utilize the library to access and search for informatio
  2. Develop effective teaching skills by teaching junior colleagues and students as well as through conference and seminar presentations.
  3. Work in a team in the immunology laboratory.
  4. Utilize problem solving skills in practical situations.
  5. Participate in research activities.