Study Guide

Objective

The students
- have skills in communication on basic level in Swedish or/and Finnish with patients
- have fundamental skills in the preanalytical phase that includes patient care, preparations, equipment and material, specimen types and collection methods
- realize the importance of good co-operation between the units in the caring community as a prerequisite for the good quality of laboratory tests
- consider patient safety, and occupational safety
- be aware of how to make sustainable choices in laboratory work

Content

Clinical laboratory practical training in phlebotomy

Location and time

Spring 2026,
Group 1 weeks 12-14 and
Group 2 weeks 15-17

Teaching methods

3 weeks of clinical laboratory practice with focus on preanalytical steps and phlebotomy, seminar.

Student workload

Information session before practice 3h
Practice at the laboratory 37,5h/week
practice assignments 2,5h/week
mandatory participation in practice seminar at campus 3h

Content scheduling

Group 1 weeks 12-14 and
Group 2 weeks 15-17

Further information

Performing venipuncture & capillary puncture
Urine tests
Stool samples
Swab samples
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Samples collected at home (patient guidance)

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Receives feedback and performs practical tasks under supervision
Follows instructions, considers safety and takes responsibility for her/his own task
Follows the time schedules
Has basic knowledge
Asks questions relevant for the own learning process
Can communicate and work with others people in the team
Is aware of the ethical stand points and guidelines

Assessment methods and criteria

Attendance 100% at the practice, approved assignments, attendance at seminar.

Qualifications

The Basics of Bioanalysis
Basic Swedish
Basic Finnish