Methods in Laboratory Work (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

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

Prerequisites

Prior competence
Clinical Treatment in Clinical Laboratory Work

Teaching methods

Interactive lectures (Zoom)
Guided assignments, on Moodle
Guided laboratory assignments, compulsory

Location and time

N/A

Learning materials and recommended literature

Hänninen Hanna, Ruismäki Mia, Seikola Aila ja Slöör Sari. 2007. Laboratoriotyön perusteet. Edita Prima Oy.
Nevala Nina, Pekkarinen Anneli, Toivonen Risto, Rytkönen Esko, Sillanpää Jarmo ja Laaksonen Marja-Liisa. 2012. Ergonominen laboratorio. Työterveyslaitos.
(Launis Martti ja Lehtelä Jouni (toim) 2011: Ergonomia. Työterveyslaitos.)
www.finlex.fi
www.ttl.fi
Laboratoriolaitteiden ja -välineiden käyttö- ja huoltokäsikirjat
Ajankohtaiset tutkimukset

Alternative completion methods of implementation

N/A

Internship and working life connections

N/A

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Exam 31.10.2023 groups C&D, 21.11.2023 groups A&B
Re-exams in January 2024 and February 2024

International connections

N/A

Student workload

Lectures 22 h, lab work 44 h, independent work 67 h, exam 2 h.

Content scheduling

Laboratory work groups A&B, weeks 45 - 46, groups C&D weeks 42 - 43

Further information for students

N/A

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam 1 - 5
Learning assignments app/suppl.
Work reports app/suppl.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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