Pre-analytics 2 (5 cr)

Objective

The student
• is able to act in a variety of sampling situations
• understands the importance of special practices when sampling
• incorporates ergonomic working methods in sampling into their personal professional skills
• deepens their ECG skills
• is able to use various techniques for taking samples and when taking samples at a ward
• deepens their sample-taking skills
• is able to instruct clients in collecting secretion and excretion samples
• collects, handles, preserves and dispatches laboratory samples to a high quality standard and carries out patient examinations and sample tests performed in primary health care
• assesses the effect of pre-analytical factors on the results of the patient's laboratory results and understands the significance of pre-analytics and taking samples in the laboratory process
• understands occupational and patient safety in pre-analytics
• uses the laboratory data system for submitting examination requests
• acts under the principles of sustainable development in terms of taking samples and pre-analytics.

Content

• Isolation practices
• Ergonomics
• ECG, special connections
• Taking blood samples using different methods (venepuncture and finger-prick blood test)
• Taking samples at a ward
• Handling, preservation and dispatch of samples
• Urine and stool samples
• Occupational and patient safety
• Laboratory data system
• Sustainable development in terms of pre-analytics and taking samples
• Simulation of taking sample

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

For assessment criteria, see the attachment.
The assessment criteria for beginners are applied.

Qualifications

Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology, Professional Skills for Laboratory Services in the Health Care and Social Services Sector, Pre-analytics 1