Intravenous Fluid Therapy and Clinical Laboratory Tests

Objectives

The objective of the course is to provide the skills for carrying out the basics of intravenous fluid therapy and clinical laboratory tests.

After completing the course, the student
• has a basic understanding of intravenous fluid therapy and blood transfusion
• can plan, implement and evaluate a patient's intravenous fluid therapy and blood transfusion
• can practice aseptic techniques and prioritize safety in intravenous fluid therapy and medication administration
• considers patient education and continuity of care
• is familiar with the most common clinical laboratory tests 
• knows the principles and stages of the clinical laboratory testing process 
• understands the preanalytical quality factors related to laboratory tests and their significance in their own practice 
• knows the basics of venous blood and skin puncture sampling
• can practice venous blood and skin puncture sampling effectively under supervision, ensuring patient and occupational safety 
• knows the key concepts and vocabulary of the course in Finnish
• can participate in patient guidance situations related to the course in Finnish according to their language proficiency level

Content

• basics of intravenous fluid therapy and blood transfusion 
• planning, implementation, and evaluation of intravenous fluid therapy and blood transfusion 
• aseptic practice and safety in intravenous fluid therapy 
• patient education and ensuring continuity of care in intravenous fluid therapy and blood transfusion 
• most relevant clinical laboratory tests 
• laboratory testing process 
• test codes and names and the use of laboratory manuals 
• preanalytical quality factors 
• patient guidance for laboratory tests in Finnish, in accordance with their own language proficiency level  
• venous blood and skin puncture sampling
• key vocabulary and equipment needed for blood sampling, cannulation and intravenous fluid therapy in Finnish language

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Intravenous Fluid Therapy
The student
• understands the basics of intravenous fluid therapy and blood transfusion
• develops skills to plan, implement, and evaluate intravenous fluid therapy and blood transfusion
• understands the basic principles of aseptic practice and safety in intravenous fluid therapy and medication administration
• knows the basics of patient education in implementing intravenous fluid therapy and blood transfusion

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Intravenous Fluid Therapy
The student
• knows the basics of intravenous fluid therapy and blood transfusion
• can plan, implement, and evaluate intravenous fluid therapy and blood transfusion
• follows the basic principles of aseptic practice and safety in intravenous fluid therapy and medication administration
• can guide patients in the basics of implementing intravenous fluid therapy and blood transfusion

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Intravenous Fluid Therapy
The student
• masters the basics of intravenous fluid therapy and blood transfusion 
• can plan, implement, and evaluate intravenous fluid therapy and blood transfusion in a patient-centered manner
• is able to analyze the basic principles of aseptic practice and safety in intravenous fluid therapy and medication administration
• can guide patients and justify the implementation of intravenous fluid therapy and blood transfusion

Assessment criteria, pass/fail

Clinical Laboratory Tests
Pass:
The student
• is familiar with the most common clinical laboratory tests and preanalytical quality factors 
• can search for information in laboratory manuals
• can guide patients in and to laboratory tests 
• practices patient and occupational safety in their actions
• practices venous and skin puncture sampling under supervision
Fail:
The student
• does not know key laboratory tests or pre-analytical quality factors
• is unable to find information in laboratory manuals
-• is unable to guide patients for laboratory test
• compromises patient and occupational safety in their actions
• does not actively participate in venipuncture and skin puncture practice sessions