РОЛЬ «ПАТОМОРФОЛОГІЇ» У ФОРМУВАННІ КОМПЕТЕНТНОСТЕЙ ЗДОБУВАЧІВ ОСВІТНЬО-ПРОФЕСІЙНОЇ ПРОГРАМИ «СЕСТРИНСЬКА СПРАВА»

The discipline "Pathomorphology" provides thorough knowledge of the etiology, pathogenesis, structural basis of pathological processes and human diseases for in-depth learning of the fundamental foundations of medicine and the clinical of diseases with further use of the acquired knowledge in professional activities, which allows effective interaction with doctors and providing optimal patient care.Objective - establish the role of "Pathomorphology" in the formation of competencies of the students for the Professional Education Program "Nursing".Material and methods. The basic principles of teaching pathomorphology to students of the educational and professional program “Nursing” were analyzed and the role of the discipline in the formation of competencies for future nursing specialists was studied.Results. The principles of teaching pathomorphology have several main aspects: interdisciplinary integration, combination of different teaching methods, competence approach. General and special innovative methods are used to study the discipline. In view of the development of information technologies, the teaching of pathomorphology includes the use of multimedia materials, as well as access to digital resources. The role of pathomorphology for this category of specialists consists in: understanding the pathological process, diagnosis and features of the course of the disease, assessment of the patient's condition, high-quality performance of manipulations that involve taking biological material for histological examination, carrying out preventive measures aimed at preventing the occurrence or progression of the disease. The study of pathomorphology is an important step in the professional development of a nurse, it allows you to expand your knowledge and skills, become more competent and in demand.Conclusions. The integration of theoretical knowledge with practical skills and the use of modern teaching methods makes it possible to achieve high efficiency in the education of applicants for the Professional Education Program "Nursing" and the training of qualified specialists. The study of pathomorphology is an important component of the professional competence of a nursing specialist, it contributes to improving the quality of medical care and improving the results of patient treatment.