Work Placement at Health Care Laboratories 2Laajuus (15 cr)

Objective

The student is able to describe the provision of laboratory services in the health care and social services sector as a whole. Understands the laboratory testing process in clinical chemistry, haematology and coagulation tests, and also in blood transfusions and near-patient testing. Is able to explain the significance of tests relating to the treatment of patients. Is able to plan and perform the collection, handling, preservation and transportation of samples to a high quality standard. Understands the significance of pre-analytics in laboratory work. Is able to analyse samples in compliance with quality requirements and recommendations and explain the principles of methods and devices used in laboratory activities. Is able to carry out quality assessment. Is able to assess the reliability of laboratory results and participates in the reporting of laboratory tests to different units by means of information systems, and understands the entire laboratory work process in patient care. Identifies the potential of using automation and artificial intelligence in laboratory work, and is able to use information systems. Adheres to ethical guidelines and the principles of occupational health and safety, and ensures patient safety. Understands the importance of asepsis and ergonomics in laboratory work. Identifies areas of development in laboratory work. Is able to assess their own professional development. Is able to operate in a multiprofessional working environment and adheres to the principles of sustainable development in laboratory work.

Qualifications

Anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, Chemistry, Professional Swedish and Customer Oriented Approach, Pre-analytics 1 & 2, Physics and mathematics applications of laboratory work, Basic laboratory work, Clinical immunology examinations, Work Placement at Health Care Laboratories 1, Cell Biology, Blood transfusions, Clinical Haematology and Clinical Nuclear Medicine, virology and parasitology

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

For evaluation criteria, see the attachment.
Assessment criteria for advanced level are applied.