Study Guide

Objective

The students
- have skills in the process of laboratory tests and biochemical methodology
- can perform laboratory tests using different methods
- are able to use central sources of information and scientific publications
- are able to examine, analyze and document laboratory results.
- have the ability to independently manage new situations that are part of the field.
- have fundamental insights in the adherent quality assurance and improvement.
- consider security and occupational safety, as well as sustainable development in the work.
- be aware of how to make sustainable choices in laboratory work

Content

Biochemical tests using laboratory apparatus
Near patient tests

Location and time

Autumn 2025
YH Novia, Alere, Vasa

Mandatory attendance.

Materials

Laboratoriotutkimusten näytteenotto (2021), Friman, Tarja; Kuparinen, Marja; Lehto, Liisa & Liikanen Eeva)
Näytteenottajan käsikirja (2016, Matikainen, Anna-Mari; Miettinen Marja & Wasström, Kalle)
Klinisk kemi: Kortfattad analystolkning (2014), Lund-Egloff, D. & Löwbeer, C.
Klinisk kemi och klinisk fysiologi: Analyser och undersökningar (2014). Bjuväng, A., Kjellberg, M., Rehle, H., & Åkesson, U.
Jorfeldt, L., & Pahlm, O. (2011). EKG: Grunder, handledning vid tolkning och 101 kliniska fall. Studentlitteratur.
Lind, Y., & Lind, L. (2010). EKG-boken, bok med eLabb. Liber.

Teaching methods

Lectures, clinical practice in class / laboratory work, demonstrations, individual work, groupwork

Student workload

Analytical and examination methods
Performance of laboratory investigations and use of small and large instruments:
- ECG device and sample collection
- Urine microscopy, Urilux-S / Clinitek Advantus urine dipstick reader
- POC tests (Point-of-Care testing)
- Indiko – clinical chemistry analyzer
- Medikro – spirometry exercises
- CellDyn Emerald – automated cell counter
- Blood gas analyzer
- ACL – coagulation analyzer

Further information

Mandatory attendance.

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
Asks questions relevant for the own learning process
Can communicate and work with others people in the team

Assessment methods and criteria

Practice in class: pass or fail
Practical exam, individual practice or movie making: pass or fail
Approved assignments: pass or fail

Qualifications

The Basics of Bioanalysis

Objective

The student:
- is familiar with concepts and terminology in pharmacology and has knowledge of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
- has insights about different groups of drugs; knows indications, interactions and the most common side effects and can observe and evaluate the effect of the drugs

Content

Basic pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics, with concepts.
Drug interactions, drug side effects and drug use in the elderly.
Common drug groups such as analgesics, antibiotics, drugs for cardiovascular disease, drugs for diabetes, drugs for gastrointestinal diseases and drugs for mental disorders.

Location and time

Spring 2025

Materials

Course literature:
Nordeng och Spigset (2009) Farmakologi och farmakologisk omvårdnad
Lecture material on Moodle

Exam schedules

Course examination 16.9.2025
Re-examination x.x.2025 and x.x.2025

Completion alternatives

Examination

Student workload

2 cp =54 h

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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)

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)

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his / her views

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam
The student shows in his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Qualifications

None

Objective

The students
- have fundamental insights into the laboratory examination process at physiological examinations of the body's organs and organ systems, such as the heart, lungs, the gastrointestinal channel, etc.
- have fundamental insights into neurophysiologcal examinations of nerves, muscles, spinal cord and brain
- have fundamental insights into patient care.
- are able to use central sources of information and scientific publications concerning methods, reference ranges, illness diagnostics and current research within the area.
- are prepared to improve quality and consider sustainable development within bioanalysis.

Content

Physiological and neurophysiological examinations and methods

Location and time

Autumn 2025
YH Novia, Alere, Vasa

Materials

Material on Moodle

Henriksson, O., & Rasmusson, M. (2018). Fysiologi med relevant anatomi (Nyaste upplagan). Studentlitteratur AB.

Sovijärvi, A., Hartiala, J., Knuuti, J., Laitinen, T., Malmberg, P., & Haapalahti, P. (2018). Kliinisen fysiologian ja isotooppilääketieteen perusteet (Nyaste upplagan). Duodecim.

Bjuväng, A., Kjellberg, M., Rehle, H., & Åkesson, U. (2014). Klinisk kemi och klinisk fysiologi: Analyser och undersökningar (Nyaste upplagan). Studentlitteratur AB.

Teaching methods

Lessons in classrooms
Practical exercises
Assignments on Moodle
Exam

Employer connections

The course is held by a teacher from the clinical laboratory, Maria Lindewall.

Exam schedules

Examination 4.11.2025
Re-exams
21.11.2025 kl. 12-16
12.12.2025 kl. 12-16

Completion alternatives

Examination

Student workload

3 sp = 81h

Further information

In the course we review the common physiological and neurophysiological examinations and methods.

The students
- have fundamental insights into the laboratory examination process at physiological examinations of the body's organs and organ systems, such as the heart, lungs, the gastrointestinal channel, etc.
- have fundamental insights into neurophysiologcal examinations of nerves, muscles, spinal cord and brain
- have fundamental insights into patient care.
- are able to use central sources of information and scientific publications concerning methods, reference ranges, illness diagnostics and current research within the area.
- are prepared to improve quality and consider sustainable development within bioanalysis.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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)

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)

Assessment methods and criteria

Performed assignments and the course is graded 0-5 based on result in individual exam.

Qualifications

Anatomy and Physiology

Objective

The students
- have skills in the laboratory testing process and hematological methods in studying blood cells
- are able to use central sources of information and scientific publications concerning methods in clinical hematology.
- are able to examine, analyze and document laboratory results.
- have the ability to independently manage new situations that are part the field.
- have fundamental insights into the adherent quality assurance and improvement.
- consider security and occupational safety
- be aware of how to make sustainable choices in laboratory work

Content

Hematological methods to study blood cells
Other hematological tests

Location and time

Autumn 2025
YH Novia, Alere, Vasa

Mandatory attendance.

Materials

Moore, G., Knight, G. & Blann, A. Haematology. 3rd Edition 2021.

Lichtman MA, Shafer MS, Felgar RE, Wang N. 2016. Lichtman's Atlas of Hematology.

Rodak, B. F, Carr, J. H. 2013 Clinical Hematology Atlas. Elsevier Sauders.

Hoffbrand A. V., Moss P. A. H. . 2012 Essential haematology.

Theml H., Diem H., & Haferlach T. 2004. Color Atlas of Hematology - Practical Microscopic and Clinical Diagnosis (https://www.chospab.es/biblioteca/DOCUMENTOS/Color_Atlas_of_Hematology_Practical_and_Clinical_Diagnosis_2004_Thieme.pdf)

O'Connor, B, H. 1984. A Color Atlas and Instruction Manual of Peripheral Blood Cell Morphology. Williams & Wilkins.

More litterature in Moodle.

Teaching methods

Lectures, clinical practice in class and individual tasks

Exam schedules

Practical exam (microscopy) week 43.
Pracal re-exam week 44.

Student workload

1 sp = 27h work

1 sp Theory + individual task
2 sp Workshops; microscopy of blood cells
- Performing blood smear and microscopic examination
- Manual cell count in blood and body fluids - leukocytes, erythrocytes, thrombocytes, reticulocytes, eosinphils
- Flow cytometry and haematology analyser (B-PVK/-TVK)
- The ESR

Content scheduling

Major hematology parameters and basic techniques
- Introduction; blood smear; the full blood count and reference ranges.

Microscopic examination:
Peripheral blood cells in health and disease
- RBC morphology (normal); an introduction to disease of the RBC
White blood cells in health and disease
- Granulocytes; Monocytes; Lymphocytes; Plasma cells

Case studies in hematology

Further information

Course requirements:
Hematology 1
Biomethodology 1 - Microscopy

This course is a pre-requisite for attending practice at Clinical Hematology laboratory.

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
Asks questions relevant for the own learning process
Can communicate and work with others people in the group

Assessment methods and criteria

Attendance and practice in class: pass or fail
Practical exam: pass or fail
Approved assignments: pass or fail

Qualifications

The Basics of Bioanalysis

Objective

The students
- have skills in the laboratory testing process and hematological methods in studying the number of blood cells and their morphology
- are able to use central sources of information and scientific publications concerning methods in clinical hematology.
- are able to examine, analyze and document laboratory results.
- have the ability to independently manage new situations that are part the field.
- have fundamental insights into the adherent quality assurance and improvement.
- consider security and occupational safety
- be aware of how to make sustainable choices in laboratory work

Content

Hematological methods in studying the number of blood cells and their morphology

Location and time

Autumn 2025
YH Novia, Alere, Vasa

Mandatory attendance in class.

Teaching methods

Clinical practice in class and individual tasks.

Student workload

1 2,5h Introduction to course and methods in blood banking
2 2,5h ABO-blood group typing, Multi well tray & Tube method; sample collection (venipuncture)
3 2,5h Rh-blood group typing & Coombs test, Tube method
4 2,5h Antibody screening, Tube method
5 2,5h ABO- & Rh-blood group typing and blood group confirmation, Gel testing
6 2,5h Coombs & Compatibility testing, Gel testing
7 2,5h PRACTICAL+THEORY EXAM

Further information

Course requirements: Hematology 2

Mandatory attendance in class.


After the cours you should be able:
- to perform ABO & Rh grouping on the donor and recipients sample and understand its clinical implications
- to resolve discrepancies in the blood grouping; identifying factors affecting reliability in blood grouping and interpret unexpected results
- to determine when weak D testing is necessary based on clinical context
Pre-transfusion testing
- Regulatory bodies
- Testing methods
- Basic reactions

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
Asks questions relevant for the own learning process
Can communicate and work with others people in the team

Qualifications

The Basics of Bioanalysis

Objective

The students
- have insights into the analysis of cells and tissues in relation to different organ diseases.
- have fundamental insights into cytology and histopathology
- command the clinical terminology of histopathology and cytology biology.
- are able to use central sources of information and scientific publications concerning methods, reference ranges, illness diagnostics and current research within cytological and histopathological bioanalysis.
- are prepared to improve quality and consider sustainable development within bioanalysis.

Content

Cytological and histopathological bioanalysis
Clinical terminology of histopathology and cytology biology.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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)

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)

Qualifications

Cell biology
Histology

Objective

The students
- has insight into the basic principles for the use of gamma camera and know the imaging methods in nuclear medicine
- are familiar with nuclear medical pathology.
- know the basic principles of radiation safety
- know the basic principles of using radioactive substances and radiopharmaca.
- have fundamental insights into patient care.
- are able to use central sources of information and scientific publications concerning methods, reference ranges, illness diagnostics and current research within the area.
- are prepared to improve quality and consider sustainable development within bioanalysis.

Content

Use of gamma camera
The imaging methods in nuclear medicine
Nuclear medical pathology
Radiation safety
Use of radioactive substances and radiopharmaca

Location and time

Autumn 2025

Materials

According to the lecturer

Medicinsk fysik. Berglund. E & Jönsson, B-A.

Teaching methods

Lectures and group assignment

Completion alternatives

Examination

Student workload

Lectures, self studies and digital teaching methods 81 h

Further information

More information is found in Moodle

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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)

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)

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is graded 0-5 based on results in the exam. The calculation test is graded passed or failed. In order to pass the course both exam and the calculation test need to be passed

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Inadequate knowledge of the subject.
Calculation test failed

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Weak knowledge of the subject

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Good knowledge of the subject

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent knowledge of the subject

Qualifications

Anatomy and Physiology

Objective

The student
-have a insight in the common internal medicin and surgical diseases and the care and treatment of these.
-have basic knowledge about pre- and postoperative care, emergency care and intensive care and understand the special needs for the patients at this units.

Content

Internal medical illnesses
Surgical obstacles and illnesses,
Emergency care and intensive care

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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)

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)

Qualifications

Basic nursing care
Clinical basic nursing care internship

Objective

The students
- are familiar with the main principles of organizational activity and leadership, and have a preparedness to lead the work.
- have insights into the planning and organization of activities.
- understand the importance of employee competence and the work community
- are familiar with the different forms of activities of working life and are able to participate in the professional community.
- can function according to the principles of internal leadership in an interprofessional business environment
- have basic insights into inner entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship in social and health care
- have insight into developing services that better meet the needs of users.

Content

Organizational activities and leadership
Entrepreneurship
Service design

Location and time

Alere Autumn 2025

Teaching methods

Lectures
Written assignment

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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)

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)

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

Qualifications

None

Objective

The students
- are familiar with the ethical aspects and statutes of medication administration.
- are familiar with different forms of medication and administration.
- are familiar with different medication groups, indications, interactions and the most common side-effects. They are also able to observe and assess the effect of the medication.
- command the fundamental rules of arithmetic needed for medication dosage, and are able to administer medication flawlessly in exercises (pill dispensers/medicin tray, subcutant, intramuscular)
- are aware of their responsabilities when administering medication.
- are familiar with the concepts and terminology of pharmacology, and are knowledgeable of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
- know clinical pharmacology in a biomedical context
- have knowledge of drug therapy among the most common endemic diseases
- know various types of pain medication
- know medication used as anticoagulant therapy

Content

Medication administration and different medication groups
Pharmacology

Location and time

According to schedule

Materials

According to teacher

Teaching methods

Lectures, workshops, blended learning

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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)

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)

Assessment methods and criteria

The calculation exam must be 100% correct for pass.

Qualifications

None

Objective

The students
- have profound knowledge of microbiological methodology and clinical bacteriology
- are familiar with the laboratory work process in its entirety, but also its phases: the preanalytical, analytical and postanalytical.
- understand the role of labotary results and result interpretation within microbiological bioanalysis.
- command the terminology of clinical microbiology.
- are able to use sources of information and scientific publications that are central to the field, concerning methods, reference ranges, illness diagnostics and current research within microbiological bioanalysis.
- are prepared to improve quality and consider sustainable development within bio analysis.

Content

Microbiological methodology and clinical bacteriology

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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)

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)

Qualifications

Microbiology
Microbiological methodology

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 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
- have increased awareness of sustainable choices at work

Content

Can choose to do practical training from these:
Work Practice in blood and other specimens collection, clinical biochemistry, clinical hematology, clinical microbiology, clinical physiology and neurophysiology, nuclear medicine, histopathology and cytology, transfusion medicine

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 safety

Qualifications

Work Practice in Clinical Laboratory 1-3

Objective

The students
- have the ability to independently find new information.
- have the ability to acknowledge and analyze problems of the professional field in new situations.
- are able to use their computer in their professional work.

Content

Substance that supports the bioanalytical field

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
Asks questions relevant for the own learning process
Can communicate and work with others people in the team

Qualifications

None

Objective

Student
- has knowledge of different health sciences and occupational history and development
- has knowledge of and can apply the basic principles of health and well-being, human, patient, life-world, suffering and caring
- has the basic ability to work in accordance with ethical guidelines in their future profession and by respecting and respecting the values and life views of other people, without violating human rights

Content

Fundamental components of caring science

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam 
The student has superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading) 

Assessment criteria for written work 
The student has followed instructions for the written task. The student shows limited substance knowledge and are not familiar nor knowledge about other students' written work.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam 
Student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate views 

Assessment criteria for written work 
Student has followed the instructions for the written work and master the substance of his work, but the application is limited. Shows insufficient knowledge about other students' written work

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam 
Student shows in-depth knowledge and maturity in the subject 

Criteria for evaluation of written work individually or in groups 
Student has followed the instructions for the written work and master the substance. Shows good knowledge in the other participants' written work, ask relevant questions and have capacity to lead a seminar discussion. The written work and the possible opponentship shows excellent knowledge (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, and independent working methods)

Qualifications

None

Objective

The students
- have skills in the process of laboratory tests and biochemical methodology
- can perform laboratory tests using different methods
- are able to use central sources of information and scientific publications
- are able to examine, analyze and document laboratory results.
- have the ability to independently manage new situations that are part of the field.
- have fundamental insights in the adherent quality assurance and improvement.
- consider security and occupational safety, as well as sustainable development in the work.
- be aware of how to make sustainable choices in laboratory work

Content

Biochemical tests using laboratory apparatus
Near patient tests

Location and time

Autumn 2025
YH Novia, Alere, Vasa

Mandatory attendance.

Materials

Laboratoriotutkimusten näytteenotto (2021), Friman, Tarja; Kuparinen, Marja; Lehto, Liisa & Liikanen Eeva)
Näytteenottajan käsikirja (2016, Matikainen, Anna-Mari; Miettinen Marja & Wasström, Kalle)
Klinisk kemi: Kortfattad analystolkning (2014), Lund-Egloff, D. & Löwbeer, C.
Klinisk kemi och klinisk fysiologi: Analyser och undersökningar (2014). Bjuväng, A., Kjellberg, M., Rehle, H., & Åkesson, U.
Jorfeldt, L., & Pahlm, O. (2011). EKG: Grunder, handledning vid tolkning och 101 kliniska fall. Studentlitteratur.
Lind, Y., & Lind, L. (2010). EKG-boken, bok med eLabb. Liber.

Teaching methods

Lectures, clinical practice in class / laboratory work, demonstrations, individual work, groupwork

Student workload

Analytical and examination methods
Performance of laboratory investigations and use of small and large instruments:
- ECG device and sample collection
- Urine microscopy, Urilux-S / Clinitek Advantus urine dipstick reader
- POC tests (Point-of-Care testing)
- Indiko – clinical chemistry analyzer
- Medikro – spirometry exercises
- CellDyn Emerald – automated cell counter
- Blood gas analyzer
- ACL – coagulation analyzer

Further information

Mandatory attendance.

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
Asks questions relevant for the own learning process
Can communicate and work with others people in the team

Assessment methods and criteria

Practice in class: pass or fail
Practical exam, individual practice or movie making: pass or fail
Approved assignments: pass or fail

Qualifications

The Basics of Bioanalysis

Objective

The students
- have skills in the laboratory testing process and hematological methods in studying the number of blood cells and their morphology
- are able to use central sources of information and scientific publications concerning methods in clinical hematology.
- are able to examine, analyze and document laboratory results.
- have the ability to independently manage new situations that are part the field.
- have fundamental insights into the adherent quality assurance and improvement.
- consider security and occupational safety
- be aware of how to make sustainable choices in laboratory work

Content

Hematological methods in studying the number of blood cells and their morphology

Location and time

Autumn 2025
YH Novia, Alere, Vasa

Mandatory attendance in class.

Teaching methods

Clinical practice in class and individual tasks.

Student workload

1 2,5h Introduction to course and methods in blood banking
2 2,5h ABO-blood group typing, Multi well tray & Tube method; sample collection (venipuncture)
3 2,5h Rh-blood group typing & Coombs test, Tube method
4 2,5h Antibody screening, Tube method
5 2,5h ABO- & Rh-blood group typing and blood group confirmation, Gel testing
6 2,5h Coombs & Compatibility testing, Gel testing
7 2,5h PRACTICAL+THEORY EXAM

Further information

Course requirements: Hematology 2

Mandatory attendance in class.


After the cours you should be able:
- to perform ABO & Rh grouping on the donor and recipients sample and understand its clinical implications
- to resolve discrepancies in the blood grouping; identifying factors affecting reliability in blood grouping and interpret unexpected results
- to determine when weak D testing is necessary based on clinical context
Pre-transfusion testing
- Regulatory bodies
- Testing methods
- Basic reactions

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
Asks questions relevant for the own learning process
Can communicate and work with others people in the team

Qualifications

The Basics of Bioanalysis

Objective

The students
- have insights into the analysis of cells and tissues in relation to different organ diseases.
- have fundamental insights into cytology and histopathology
- command the clinical terminology of histopathology and cytology biology.
- are able to use central sources of information and scientific publications concerning methods, reference ranges, illness diagnostics and current research within cytological and histopathological bioanalysis.
- are prepared to improve quality and consider sustainable development within bioanalysis.

Content

Cytological and histopathological bioanalysis
Clinical terminology of histopathology and cytology biology.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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)

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)

Qualifications

Cell biology
Histology

Objective

The students
- are familiar with the main principles of organizational activity and leadership, and have a preparedness to lead the work.
- have insights into the planning and organization of activities.
- understand the importance of employee competence and the work community
- are familiar with the different forms of activities of working life and are able to participate in the professional community.
- can function according to the principles of internal leadership in an interprofessional business environment
- have basic insights into inner entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship in social and health care
- have insight into developing services that better meet the needs of users.

Content

Organizational activities and leadership
Entrepreneurship
Service design

Location and time

Alere Autumn 2025

Teaching methods

Lectures
Written assignment

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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)

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)

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

Qualifications

None

Objective

The students
- have profound knowledge of microbiological methodology and clinical bacteriology
- are familiar with the laboratory work process in its entirety, but also its phases: the preanalytical, analytical and postanalytical.
- understand the role of labotary results and result interpretation within microbiological bioanalysis.
- command the terminology of clinical microbiology.
- are able to use sources of information and scientific publications that are central to the field, concerning methods, reference ranges, illness diagnostics and current research within microbiological bioanalysis.
- are prepared to improve quality and consider sustainable development within bio analysis.

Content

Microbiological methodology and clinical bacteriology

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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)

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)

Qualifications

Microbiology
Microbiological methodology

Objective

The students
- have the ability to independently find new information.
- have the ability to acknowledge and analyze problems of the professional field in new situations.
- are able to use their computer in their professional work.

Content

Substance that supports the bioanalytical field

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
Asks questions relevant for the own learning process
Can communicate and work with others people in the team

Qualifications

None

Objective

The student
-have a insight in the common internal medicin and surgical diseases and the care and treatment of these.
-have basic knowledge about pre- and postoperative care, emergency care and intensive care and understand the special needs for the patients at this units.

Content

Internal medical illnesses
Surgical obstacles and illnesses,
Emergency care and intensive care

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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)

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)

Qualifications

Basic nursing care
Clinical basic nursing care internship

Objective

The students
- has insight into the basic principles for the use of gamma camera and know the imaging methods in nuclear medicine
- are familiar with nuclear medical pathology.
- know the basic principles of radiation safety
- know the basic principles of using radioactive substances and radiopharmaca.
- have fundamental insights into patient care.
- are able to use central sources of information and scientific publications concerning methods, reference ranges, illness diagnostics and current research within the area.
- are prepared to improve quality and consider sustainable development within bioanalysis.

Content

Use of gamma camera
The imaging methods in nuclear medicine
Nuclear medical pathology
Radiation safety
Use of radioactive substances and radiopharmaca

Location and time

Autumn 2025

Materials

According to the lecturer

Medicinsk fysik. Berglund. E & Jönsson, B-A.

Teaching methods

Lectures and group assignment

Completion alternatives

Examination

Student workload

Lectures, self studies and digital teaching methods 81 h

Further information

More information is found in Moodle

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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)

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)

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is graded 0-5 based on results in the exam. The calculation test is graded passed or failed. In order to pass the course both exam and the calculation test need to be passed

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Inadequate knowledge of the subject.
Calculation test failed

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Weak knowledge of the subject

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Good knowledge of the subject

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent knowledge of the subject

Qualifications

Anatomy and Physiology

Objective

The students
- have fundamental insights into the laboratory examination process at physiological examinations of the body's organs and organ systems, such as the heart, lungs, the gastrointestinal channel, etc.
- have fundamental insights into neurophysiologcal examinations of nerves, muscles, spinal cord and brain
- have fundamental insights into patient care.
- are able to use central sources of information and scientific publications concerning methods, reference ranges, illness diagnostics and current research within the area.
- are prepared to improve quality and consider sustainable development within bioanalysis.

Content

Physiological and neurophysiological examinations and methods

Location and time

Autumn 2025
YH Novia, Alere, Vasa

Materials

Material on Moodle

Henriksson, O., & Rasmusson, M. (2018). Fysiologi med relevant anatomi (Nyaste upplagan). Studentlitteratur AB.

Sovijärvi, A., Hartiala, J., Knuuti, J., Laitinen, T., Malmberg, P., & Haapalahti, P. (2018). Kliinisen fysiologian ja isotooppilääketieteen perusteet (Nyaste upplagan). Duodecim.

Bjuväng, A., Kjellberg, M., Rehle, H., & Åkesson, U. (2014). Klinisk kemi och klinisk fysiologi: Analyser och undersökningar (Nyaste upplagan). Studentlitteratur AB.

Teaching methods

Lessons in classrooms
Practical exercises
Assignments on Moodle
Exam

Employer connections

The course is held by a teacher from the clinical laboratory, Maria Lindewall.

Exam schedules

Examination 4.11.2025
Re-exams
21.11.2025 kl. 12-16
12.12.2025 kl. 12-16

Completion alternatives

Examination

Student workload

3 sp = 81h

Further information

In the course we review the common physiological and neurophysiological examinations and methods.

The students
- have fundamental insights into the laboratory examination process at physiological examinations of the body's organs and organ systems, such as the heart, lungs, the gastrointestinal channel, etc.
- have fundamental insights into neurophysiologcal examinations of nerves, muscles, spinal cord and brain
- have fundamental insights into patient care.
- are able to use central sources of information and scientific publications concerning methods, reference ranges, illness diagnostics and current research within the area.
- are prepared to improve quality and consider sustainable development within bioanalysis.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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)

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)

Assessment methods and criteria

Performed assignments and the course is graded 0-5 based on result in individual exam.

Qualifications

Anatomy and Physiology

Objective

The students
- have skills in the laboratory testing process and hematological methods in studying blood cells
- are able to use central sources of information and scientific publications concerning methods in clinical hematology.
- are able to examine, analyze and document laboratory results.
- have the ability to independently manage new situations that are part the field.
- have fundamental insights into the adherent quality assurance and improvement.
- consider security and occupational safety
- be aware of how to make sustainable choices in laboratory work

Content

Hematological methods to study blood cells
Other hematological tests

Location and time

Autumn 2025
YH Novia, Alere, Vasa

Mandatory attendance.

Materials

Moore, G., Knight, G. & Blann, A. Haematology. 3rd Edition 2021.

Lichtman MA, Shafer MS, Felgar RE, Wang N. 2016. Lichtman's Atlas of Hematology.

Rodak, B. F, Carr, J. H. 2013 Clinical Hematology Atlas. Elsevier Sauders.

Hoffbrand A. V., Moss P. A. H. . 2012 Essential haematology.

Theml H., Diem H., & Haferlach T. 2004. Color Atlas of Hematology - Practical Microscopic and Clinical Diagnosis (https://www.chospab.es/biblioteca/DOCUMENTOS/Color_Atlas_of_Hematology_Practical_and_Clinical_Diagnosis_2004_Thieme.pdf)

O'Connor, B, H. 1984. A Color Atlas and Instruction Manual of Peripheral Blood Cell Morphology. Williams & Wilkins.

More litterature in Moodle.

Teaching methods

Lectures, clinical practice in class and individual tasks

Exam schedules

Practical exam (microscopy) week 43.
Pracal re-exam week 44.

Student workload

1 sp = 27h work

1 sp Theory + individual task
2 sp Workshops; microscopy of blood cells
- Performing blood smear and microscopic examination
- Manual cell count in blood and body fluids - leukocytes, erythrocytes, thrombocytes, reticulocytes, eosinphils
- Flow cytometry and haematology analyser (B-PVK/-TVK)
- The ESR

Content scheduling

Major hematology parameters and basic techniques
- Introduction; blood smear; the full blood count and reference ranges.

Microscopic examination:
Peripheral blood cells in health and disease
- RBC morphology (normal); an introduction to disease of the RBC
White blood cells in health and disease
- Granulocytes; Monocytes; Lymphocytes; Plasma cells

Case studies in hematology

Further information

Course requirements:
Hematology 1
Biomethodology 1 - Microscopy

This course is a pre-requisite for attending practice at Clinical Hematology laboratory.

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
Asks questions relevant for the own learning process
Can communicate and work with others people in the group

Assessment methods and criteria

Attendance and practice in class: pass or fail
Practical exam: pass or fail
Approved assignments: pass or fail

Qualifications

The Basics of Bioanalysis

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 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
- have increased awareness of sustainable choices at work

Content

Can choose to do practical training from these:
Work Practice in blood and other specimens collection, clinical biochemistry, clinical hematology, clinical microbiology, clinical physiology and neurophysiology, nuclear medicine, histopathology and cytology, transfusion medicine

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 safety

Qualifications

Work Practice in Clinical Laboratory 1-3

Objective

The students
- are familiar with the ethical aspects and statutes of medication administration.
- are familiar with different forms of medication and administration.
- are familiar with different medication groups, indications, interactions and the most common side-effects. They are also able to observe and assess the effect of the medication.
- command the fundamental rules of arithmetic needed for medication dosage, and are able to administer medication flawlessly in exercises (pill dispensers/medicin tray, subcutant, intramuscular)
- are aware of their responsabilities when administering medication.
- are familiar with the concepts and terminology of pharmacology, and are knowledgeable of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
- know clinical pharmacology in a biomedical context
- have knowledge of drug therapy among the most common endemic diseases
- know various types of pain medication
- know medication used as anticoagulant therapy

Content

Medication administration and different medication groups
Pharmacology

Location and time

According to schedule

Materials

According to teacher

Teaching methods

Lectures, workshops, blended learning

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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)

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)

Assessment methods and criteria

The calculation exam must be 100% correct for pass.

Qualifications

None

Objective

The student:
- is familiar with concepts and terminology in pharmacology and has knowledge of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
- has insights about different groups of drugs; knows indications, interactions and the most common side effects and can observe and evaluate the effect of the drugs

Content

Basic pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics, with concepts.
Drug interactions, drug side effects and drug use in the elderly.
Common drug groups such as analgesics, antibiotics, drugs for cardiovascular disease, drugs for diabetes, drugs for gastrointestinal diseases and drugs for mental disorders.

Location and time

Spring 2025

Materials

Course literature:
Nordeng och Spigset (2009) Farmakologi och farmakologisk omvårdnad
Lecture material on Moodle

Exam schedules

Course examination 16.9.2025
Re-examination x.x.2025 and x.x.2025

Completion alternatives

Examination

Student workload

2 cp =54 h

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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)

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)

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his / her views

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam
The student shows in his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Qualifications

None

Objective

Student
- has knowledge of different health sciences and occupational history and development
- has knowledge of and can apply the basic principles of health and well-being, human, patient, life-world, suffering and caring
- has the basic ability to work in accordance with ethical guidelines in their future profession and by respecting and respecting the values and life views of other people, without violating human rights

Content

Fundamental components of caring science

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam 
The student has superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading) 

Assessment criteria for written work 
The student has followed instructions for the written task. The student shows limited substance knowledge and are not familiar nor knowledge about other students' written work.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam 
Student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate views 

Assessment criteria for written work 
Student has followed the instructions for the written work and master the substance of his work, but the application is limited. Shows insufficient knowledge about other students' written work

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam 
Student shows in-depth knowledge and maturity in the subject 

Criteria for evaluation of written work individually or in groups 
Student has followed the instructions for the written work and master the substance. Shows good knowledge in the other participants' written work, ask relevant questions and have capacity to lead a seminar discussion. The written work and the possible opponentship shows excellent knowledge (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, and independent working methods)

Qualifications

None