Basics of Point of Care Testing (POCT) for Health Care University of Applied Sciences Students (5 ECTS)

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

Location and time

The course dates are: 3.11. - 19.12.2025. The course uses the Moodle learning environment. A working network connection is required. The course's Moodle will open on 3.11.2025.

Materials

Materials in Moodle (lecture recordings and other materials) and links to additional materials.
The teacher's ASSIGNMENTS AND MATERIALS are works under the Copyright Act (404/61), to which the teacher has copyright. ASSIGNMENT AND MATERIALS may not be used other than in one's own studies. Their public distribution is only permitted with the teacher's permission.

Teaching methods

The course is conducted online. Lecture recordings and other materials, group discussions, assignments and exams are on the Moodle learning environment.

Employer connections

The course does not include internships or working life cooperation.

Exam schedules

The course includes online exams, which are taken and, if necessary, repeated during the course.

International connections

The course does not include international connections.

Completion alternatives

No optional ways to complete the course.

Student workload

The scope of the course is 5 credits (ECTS), which means 135 hours of studying.

Content scheduling

The course includes assignments that can be completed according to one's own schedule, as well as assignments that are scheduled.

Further information

The course is not intended for students in biomedical laboratory science.

The course assignments must be done without the help of artificial intelligence. The student must only use their own knowledge, understanding and skills. The use of artificial intelligence is prohibited for a justified reason and is interpreted as fraud. (https://arene.fi/julkaisut/raportit/arenen-suositukset-tekoalyn-hyodyntamisesta-ammattikorkeakouluille/)

We follow the guidelines of Metropolia's (2023) Code of Conduct in the course: "By returning the assignments for an online exam or online implementation, the student assures that his or her demonstration of competence is based on independent work and ethical behavior. Fraud can lead to a fixed-term suspension from the university of applied sciences for up to one year. To ensure independent competence in an online implementation, the teacher may, at his or her discretion, require demonstration of competence in supervised conditions or in an oral exam." (Act on Universities of Applied Sciences 932/2014, Section 38.)

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass/Fail

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is assessed on a pass/fail scale. A pass grade requires timely, approved completion of all course assignments and online exams.
The pass mark for exams is 50% correct answers.