Basics of point of care testing (POCT) for social- and healthcare studentsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Student
• Understands the meaning of POCT and its requirements in different healthcare environments
• Is aware of sampling requirements of laboratory examinations
• Understands the intended use of typical POCT devices, maintenance and errors
• Understands the differences between self-management and self-testing

Content

• POCT in different healthcare environments from the nursing point of view
• Laws, standards and recommendations in POCT
• Quality assessment in POCT
• Pre-analytics and sampling
• POCT devices and basics of measurement methods
• Maintenance and information systems in POCT

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass/Fail

Further information

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