•   Biomedical Laboratory Science and Ethics BAA23LV02-3001 01.05.2025-07.12.2025  4 credits  (BL23F-V) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    The students
    - have basic insights into biomedical laboratory science and its relation to other sciences.
    - have basic insights into professional and legal ethics.
    - develop an ethical approach and works for a sustainable professional activity
    - have basic insights into quality improvement in the biomedical laboratory
    Prerequisites
    No prerequisites
    Content of the study unit
    Essential components of Biomedical laboratory science
    Ethical aspects and visions for the future
    Quality management within the professional field
    Sustainable aspects of the work
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)
    Exam
    answers depend heavily on words and expressions found in the literature
    has superficial knowledge of the subject, but shows a basic understanding of the subject

    Written assignment
    The student has partially followed the instructions for the written assignment. The student shows limited to a deficient knowledge of the knowledge of the substance.
    Assessment criteria – good (3-4)
    Exam
    can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
    can give an independent account of the literature
    understands most of the topic
    presents independent views and can apply ideas to analogous situations
    can motivate some of their claims and positions
    can give some own examples

    Written assignment
    The student has mostly followed the instructions for the written assignment and has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited. The student can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar.
    Assessment criteria – excellent (5)
    Exam
    has in-depth knowledge of the subject
    can analyze and interpret subject facts
    master the subject versatile
    has a broad grasp of the subject
    presents original and apposite examples

    Written assignment
    The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
    Further information
    The language of the course, examination and the literature is English
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Camilla Höglund

    Learning methods

    Lectures online

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    01.05.2025 - 07.12.2025

    Enrollment date range

    02.12.2024 - 30.04.2025

    Group(s)
    • BL23F-V
    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Health and Welfare

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Carina Gädda, Camilla Höglund

    Additional information

    The purpose of the course is to provide an insight into ethics linked to laboratory operations.

    The course also aims to provide knowledge about activities close to the patient, pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical phases as well as sampling methodology with an emphasis on hygiene and the spread of infection.

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science

    RDI share

    0.00 credits

    Share of online studies

    0.00 credits

    Assessment scale

    H-5

    Timing and attendance

    Spring and autumn 2025