Methods in Laboratory WorkLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Learning outcomes
As a student, you know how to use the basic laboratory equipment safely and are familiar with basic methods in laboratory work. You know how to work ergonomically. You understand the importance of laboratory equipment maintenance from the perspective of asepsis and biomedical laboratory science. You know how to sort laboratory waste correctly. You are familiar with the key contents of occupational safety in the health care sector and with legislation on chemicals from the perspective of clinical laboratory work. You follow occupational safety regulations and promote occupational safety with your own actions. You are familiar with the key concepts of quality assurance. You know and recognise various data systems used in the health care and social services sector.

Content

Contents
Measuring devices and measurement
Laboratory balances and weighing
Centrifuges and centrifugation
Microscopes and microscopic methods
Mixers
pH measurement
Laboratory water and water purification methods
Laboratory chemicals, preparation of solutions, dilution
Laboratory equipment maintenance, waste management
Key concepts of quality assurance
Chemical legislation and occupational safety
Laboratory equipment cleaning methods
Data systems in the health care and social services sector

Qualifications

Prior competence
Clinical Treatment in Clinical Laboratory Work

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment criteria
Satisfactory (1–2)
0–5
Assessment framework, see the appendix.
Assessment criteria for beginners are applied.

Further information

Additional information
Laboratory exercises: 3 credits
Theory: 2 credits