Study Guide

Objective

The students
- have skills in the phases of the laboratory testing process from the preanalytical to the postanalytical, when carrying out laboratory tests, both in the collection of specimens and near patient examinations.
- have the ability to independently evaluate and manage new situations that belong to the area.
- have insights into clinical laboratory work and have developed a constructively critical and developmental grasp of the work.
- are prepared to carry out patient safety and quality assurance and improvement.
- understand the ethical guidelines that are fundamental to the work
- are able to provide expertise and advise
- consider security and occupational safety

Content

Can choose the practice from these:
Work practice in blood and other specimen collections, clinical biochemistry, clinical hematology, clinical microbiology, clinical physiology and neurophysiology, nuclear medicine, histopathology and cytology, transfusion medicine

Location and time

Spring 2026 / Autumn 2026

Teaching methods

Practice 6 weeks
- 37,5 h/week

Mandatory attendance 100%
Including assignments and seminars.

Employer connections

The student choose in what clinical laboratory they do their practice.

Completion alternatives

Previous work experience may validate practice periods.

Student workload

Practice 6 weeks
- 37,5 h/week

Further information

Course requirements:
Clinical Practice: Clinical Laboratory work 1-3

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Receives feedback and is motivated for the work
Perform and take responsibility for their tasks
Follows instructions and the time schedule
Has the knowledge required for the work and can find new knowledge
Asks relevant questions for the own learning process and can make decisions
Can communicate and collaborate with other people in the team
Is aware of the ethical guidelines and consider patient safety

Assessment methods and criteria

The Student:
Has satisfactorily achieved the objectives of the practical training period
Is able to receive feedback and shows willingness to develop professional skills
Follows the work schedule and keeps agreed times
Can ask questions that are relevant for learning a work procedure
Generally works in a planned manner and demonstrates basic accuracy in important work tasks
Can perform work tasks under supervision
Has knowledge and can ask questions that are relevant for learning a work procedure
Can follow instructions and guidelines and takes responsibility for assigned tasks
Can make decisions related to work tasks
Is familiar with the professional value base and takes ethical principles into account
Can communicate with and respond appropriately to patients/clients/customers
Can collaborate with others within the work team

Qualifications

Work Practice in Clinical Laboratory 1-3