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Clinical Chemistry (4 cr)

Code: 7B00EG40-3004

General information


Enrolment period
11.08.2023 - 31.01.2024
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
01.08.2023 - 15.04.2024
Implementation has ended.
Credits
4 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Biomedical Laboratory Science
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science
Teachers
Marika Toivonen
Piia Ylisaari
Person in charge
Kirsi Mansikkamäki
Course
7B00EG40

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to
- collect and handle various samples, evaluate their validity and ensure correct preanalytical conditions
- use the main laboratory systems of the training place
- know the analysis and operating principles of the most common analysers and automation lines in laboratory production
- interpret the information provided by the laboratory information systems
- understand the validation rules of the results and apply them to evaluate the reliability of the results and possible follow-up actions
- understand the calibration and control practices used in the quality management of the training laboratory and the principles of auto-validation
- apply theoretical knowledge of clinical chemistry at different stages of the analysis process and in evaluating the test results
- use the most common analysers and manual methods
- evaluate the quality of the samples, perform analysis and report results of laboratory tests in accordance with the guidelines
- work as a member of a team, following the rules of the work community
- pay attention to occupational safety, ergonomics, and ethical and economic aspects in their work and interaction situations

Content (course unit)

Supervised training includes working in a clinical chemistry laboratory. The content of the training can vary depending on the training placement.

Prerequisites (course unit)

Prior to the commencement of professional training, all pre-clinical studies in Clinical Chemistry must be passed.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

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Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

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Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

-

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

The student is able to
- work carefully, systematically, safely, aseptically and economically
- evaluate the validity of the sample
- know the principles of basic automation, calibrations and controls and is able to perform the necessary maintenance
- know the manual methods used in production
- identify urine particles independently at basic level, identify also some advanced level findings and perform potential quick tests
- handle body fluid samples correctly and perform cell and particle counts using a Burker chamber
- evaluate the reliability of test results and the need for possible reanalysis and further actions
- perform different stages of quality assurance
- show initiative, ability to cooperate and interest in professional development
- operate according to agreed procedures and take responsibility for his/her actions
- evaluate realistically their own activities and take advantage of received feedback

Assessment scale

0-5

Further information

The course is implemented as a practical training in clinical laboratories of hospitals as a professional training, supervised practice.

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