HealthcareHealth professionalsISCO 2269
biomedical scientist advanced
Biomedical scientists advanced undertake advanced translational research in the biomedical laboratory sciences field and perform as educators of their professions or as other professionals, as well as acting as consultants in the field.
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Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential (25)
biomedical sciencebiomedical scienceThe principles of the natural sciences applied to medicine. Medical sciences such as medical microbiology and clinical virology apply biology principles for medical knowledge and invention.neoplasianeoplasiaThe characteristics of tumour formation, genetics, growth, cellular transformation and clonality.analytical methods in biomedical sciencesanalytical methods in biomedical sciencesThe various research, mathematical or analytical methods used in biomedical sciences.health care occupation-specific ethicshealth care occupation-specific ethicsThe moral standards and procedures, ethical questions and obligations specific to occupations in a health care setting such as respect for human dignity, self-determination, informed consent and patie...biomedical scientists' role in health care systembiomedical scientists' role in health care systemThe roles and responsibilities of a biomedical scientist under the health care regulation system.dermapathologydermapathologyThe cutaneous diseases at a microscopic and molecular level and the methods to analyse the potential causes of skin diseases at a basic level.biosafety in biomedical laboratorybiosafety in biomedical laboratoryThe principles and methods for managing infectious materials in the laboratory environment, biosafety levels, classification and risk assessment, pathogenicity and toxicity of a living organism and th...scientific literaturescientific literatureThe medium of informing the scientific community, including academic researchers, about the results of scientific research. It constitutes a permanent and cumulative collection of all the findings of ...pedagogypedagogyThe discipline that concerns the theory and practice of education including the various instructional methods for educating individuals or groups.biomedical techniquesbiomedical techniquesThe various methods and techniques used in biomedical laboratory such as molecular and biomedical techniques, imaging techniques, genetic engineering, electrophysiology techniques and in silico techni...tissue cytogeneticstissue cytogeneticsThe procedure for visualising chromosomes in order to identify genetics defects such as chromosomal translocation.make clinical decisionsmake clinical decisionsRespond to an information need by collecting and analysing available findings to inform clinical decisions.perform transcranial magnetic stimulationperform transcranial magnetic stimulationPerform non-invasive electromagnetic stimulation of the brain using a rapidly changing magnetic field, in order to cause activity in specific or general parts of the brain and study the brain`s functi...study topicsstudy topicsCarry out effective research on relevant topics to be able to produce summary information appropriate to different audiences. The research may involve looking at books, journals, the internet, and/or ...perform reconstructive microsurgeryperform reconstructive microsurgeryTransfer tissue to cover a defect, removing healthy tissue from one part of the body, and move it to another site on the body and reconnecting it to a blood supply by suturing arteries and veins, usin...assist in the production of laboratory documentationassist in the production of laboratory documentationAssist in documenting laboratory work, especially paying attention to policies and standard operating procedures.validate biomedical analysis resultsvalidate biomedical analysis resultsClinically validate the results of the biomedical analysis, according to the expertise and authorization level.apply scientific methodsapply scientific methodsApply scientific methods and techniques to investigate phenomena, by acquiring new knowledge or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.record data from biomedical testsrecord data from biomedical testsUse information technology to accurately record and analyse data from biomedical tests, writing reports on the data and sharing results with the appropriate persons.adhere to organisational guidelinesadhere to organisational guidelinesAdhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.conduct health related researchconduct health related researchConduct research in health related topics and communicate findings orally, through public presentations or by writing reports and other publications.perform cerebrospinal fluid analysisperform cerebrospinal fluid analysisPerform and interpret a group of laboratory tests that measure chemicals in the fluid that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord.perform pathology consultationsperform pathology consultationsPerform pathology consultations by preparing a complete report and making recommendations in response to a request from another health care professional or a medico-legal authority.apply context specific clinical competencesapply context specific clinical competencesApply professional and evidence based assessment, goal setting, delivery of intervention and evaluation of clients, taking into account the developmental and contextual history of the clients, within ...accept own accountabilityaccept own accountabilityAccept accountability for one`s own professional activities and recognise the limits of one`s own scope of practice and competencies.
Optional (34)
microbiology-bacteriologymicrobiology-bacteriologyMicrobiology-Bacteriology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.clinical immunologyclinical immunologyThe pathology of a disease in relation to its immune response and immune system.human physiologyhuman physiologyThe science that studies the human organs and its interactions and mechanisms.intracranial hypertensionintracranial hypertensionThe pathophysiology of elevated intracranial pressure and cerebral perfusion, the influence of blood gases, blood pressure, fluid and electrolyte balance.histopathologyhistopathologyThe procedures needed for the microscopic examination of stained tissue sections using histological techniques.biophysicsbiophysicsThe characteristics of biophysics which span across various fields, using methods from physics in order to study biological elements.immunologyimmunologyImmunology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.biologybiologyTissues, cells, and functions of plant and animal organisms and their interdependencies and interactions with each other and the environment.cancer riskscancer risksThe risk factors related to cancer such as smoking, HIV, radiation, obesity, alcohol, environmental causes and diet.epidemiologyepidemiologyThe branch of medicine that deals with the incidence, distribution and control of diseases. The disease aetiology, transmission, outbreak investigation, and comparisons of treatment effects.medical informaticsmedical informaticsThe processes and tools used for the analysis and dissemination of medical data through computerized systems.toxicologytoxicologyThe negative effects of chemicals on living organisms, their dose and exposure.hepatologyhepatologyThe characteristics of the liver, biliary tree, gallbladder, and pancreas, as well as management of their disorders.cryopreservationcryopreservationCryopreservation deals with procedures, risks and conditions applied to cells or tissues in order to prevent contamination and damage. It refers to the preservation of embryos, eggs, semen and testicl...chemistrychemistryThe composition, structure, and properties of substances and the processes and transformations that they undergo; the uses of different chemicals and their interactions, production techniques, risk fa...immunohaematologyimmunohaematologyThe reactions of antibodies in relation to the pathogenesis and manifestation of blood disorders.clinical microbiologyclinical microbiologyThe science of identifying and isolating organisms that cause infectious diseases.clinical immunopathologyclinical immunopathologyThe pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of disorders associated with an excessive, defective or unwarranted immune response. The difference between the pathogenesis of disorders of the immune system...medical geneticsmedical geneticsThe diagnosis, types and treatment of hereditary disorders; a type of genetics which refers to the application to medical care.pathologypathologyThe components of a disease, the cause, mechanisms of development, morphologic changes, and the clinical consequences of those changes.embryologyembryologyThe normal development of the embryo, the aetiology of developmental anomalies such as genetic aspects and organogenesis and the natural history of abnormalities diagnosed before birth.industrial research and developmentindustrial research and developmentThe set of activities that companies carry out to do industrial innovation and introduce new engineering products and services or new industrial production processes.examine samples in dermatologyexamine samples in dermatologyPrepare tissue, blood or skin samples for examination procedures and analyse them by running chemical and biological tests.analyse cell culturesanalyse cell culturesAnalyse cell cultures grown from tissue samples, performing also screening of the cervical smear to detect fertility issues.analyse body fluidsanalyse body fluidsTest samples from human bodily fluids like blood and urine for enzymes, hormones, and other constituents, identifying blood types and determining whether donor blood is compatible with the recipient.advise patients on infectious diseases when travellingadvise patients on infectious diseases when travellingInform and prepare patients who are about to travel to areas with high infection rates, administering immunisations and instructing patients on prevention and treatment of infections and infectious di...interpret electromyogramsinterpret electromyogramsAnalyse and interpret electromyograms or EMGs to detect the electrical potential generated by muscle cells when these cells are electrically or neurologically activated.advise on healthcare users' informed consentadvise on healthcare users' informed consentEnsure patients/clients are fully informed about the risks and benefits of proposed treatments so they can give informed consent, engaging patients/clients in the process of their care and treatment.explain the molecular basis of a disease to patientsexplain the molecular basis of a disease to patientsExplain to patients the basis of their disease from the molecular and metabolic points of view and how therapies can affect their lifestyles.listen activelylisten activelyGive attention to what other people say, patiently understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; able to listen carefully the needs of cus...perform virological testperform virological testSelect, perform and interpret relevant virological tests related to eye infections, adenovirus, herpes simplex virus, chlamydia, etc.use foreign languages for health-related researchuse foreign languages for health-related researchUse foreign languages for conducting and collaborating in health-related research.work in multidisciplinary health teamswork in multidisciplinary health teamsParticipate in the delivery of multidisciplinary health care, and understand the rules and competences of other healthcare related professions.research new treatments for blood related disordersresearch new treatments for blood related disordersResearch cures and new diagnostic techniques for leukaemia and related blood cancers.
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