Sample Logistics, Analysis Methods and Automated Production LinesLaajuus (3 cr)

Objectives

Student is able to
- know what sample logistics means and related sources of errors
- know the concept and operational principles of automated production line
- describe the basics of automation, diverse automated analysers, their operational principles and use in analysis and production
- name the parts of automated production lines
- name automation-related occupational hygiene and ergonomics factors and know how to prevent adverse effects in their work

Content

Sample logistics and biomedical laboratory technologist’s duties at its diverse phases
Basics of automation and its use in clinical analysis and production
Use of automated analysers in analysis and mass production in clinical laboratories
Automated production lines
Occupational hygiene and ergonomics

Prerequisites

The student must have passed 7B00BB84 Basic Methods and Analytical Techniques and 7B00BB85 Analytical Techniques and Automation before the course 7B00BB86 Sample Logistics, Analysis Methods and Automated Production Lines

Further information

The course includes a study visit to Fimlab Laboratoriot Oy, familiarisation with sample logistics, and expert lectures in the field.