Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

The aim of the course is to learn how to work safely in the laboratory, and to become familiar with the most important methods required in laboratory tests.

After completing the course, the student:
• is able to work safely in a training lab
• knows the legislation and safety instructions governing laboratory work
• knows the basic working methods to work in experimental and clinical laboratory
• is able to interpret the results obtained in laboratory work and report on them
• masters basic first aid skills
• is able to work in a multi-professional work community

Content (course unit)

• Occupational safety and chemical regulations regarding laboratory work
• Basic first aid in laboratory work
• Working with written or oral instructions in the laboratory
• The biological, physical and chemical hazards associated with laboratory work
• Manufacturing and measuring solutions and common methods for transfer and solution analysis
• Safety data sheets and their use
• Basic equipment of the laboratory
• Basic laboratory calculations
• Critical evaluation, documentation and reporting of results

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass: The student is able to work safely in a laboratory and knows the legislation and safety instructions governing laboratory work. The student knows the basic working methods to work in experimental and clinical laboratory. The student is able to interpret the results obtained in laboratory work and report on them. The student masters basic first aid skills and is able to work in a multi-professional work community.

Fail: The student does not meet the criteria for a passing grade.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail