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Basics of Analytical Techniques and Analytical Quality ManagementLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: 7B00GQ13

Credits

5 op

Objectives

In this course, the student will gain basic knowledge of the principles of the most common reactions and measurements in clinical laboratory analytics and the quality management of a clinical laboratory.

Upon completion of this course the student:
• has acquired knowledge of the principles of operation, measurement methods, and applications of measurement devices used in clinical laboratories, along with an understanding of their common sources of error
• has gained understanding of the principles of manufacturing, storage, and use of reagents, calibrators, and controls
• understands the fundamentals and practices of quality control in Finland
• is familiarized with the fundamentals of establishing reference values and the principles of using reference values, target values, and decision limits
• has knowledge of the factors guiding the selection of analysis methods and the fundamentals of testing
• has learned working in a supervised small group, considering their own and others' work safety and ergonomics.

Content

• Storage and use of reagents, calibration and control of methods and devices
• Principles of basic methods in clinical chemistry and hematology and the operating principles of common analyzers
• Fundamentals of quality management in clinical laboratories: quality management systems, internal and external quality assessment and national standards guiding laboratory operations
• Principles guiding the selection of laboratory methods and testing
• Significance of reference values, target values, and decision limits
• Practical work in a clinical laboratory environment and working in small groups

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student:
• can identify the operating and measurement principles of common measurement devices
• can list some pre-analytical and analytical error factors disturbing measurements
• recognizes basic aspects of quality management but cannot describe their content
• requires significant guidance and support in practical exercises
• works in the teaching laboratory considering safety aspects but cannot explain reasoning behind their actions
• is active groupwork and can give and receive feedback.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student:
• can explain basics of the operating and measurement principles of common measurement devices
• can list the main pre-analytical and analytical error factors disturbing measurements and explain their effects on result reliability
• can explain concepts and contents of quality management
• performs laboratory exercises under supervision, relying on given instructions
• works in the teaching laboratory considering safety aspects, follows given instructions, and can justify their actions
• is active groupwork and can give and receive feedback.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student:
• can analyze differences in the operating and measurement principles of common measurement devices
• can explain pre-analytical and analytical error factors disturbing measurements and their mechanisms affecting measurements and result reliability
• understands the general view of laboratory quality management and explains its basic elements
• performs laboratory exercises with some guidance, relying on given instructions, and consults the teacher when necessary
• works in the teaching laboratory considering safety aspects, follows given instructions, and can justify their actions
• is active groupwork and can give and receive feedback .