Clinical Chemistry 1Laajuus (5 cr)
Code: 7073094
Credits
5 op
Objective
Students are familiar with the principles of chemical analysis methods and their use in clinical chemistry. Students know the measures of quality management in clinical chemistry and know the principles of using automated analyzers, and the phases of validating the analysis results. Students know the physiological background of examinations in clinical chemistry, their clinical significance and indications for examinations and know how to use their knowledge in clinical biochemistry analyses.
Content
- Basic concepts in clinical chemistry
- Common analytes: Carbohydrates, proteins, lipoproteins, electrolytes and blood gases. Kidney function, liver and cardiovascular disease.
- Principles of laboratory analyses and analytical techniques in clinical chemistry
- Automated analyzers, usage and maintenance
- Handling of specimens for analysis, chemicals and reagents, safety in clinical chemistry laboratory
Enrollment
01.05.2023 - 30.11.2023
Timing
28.08.2023 - 15.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning
Unit
Rehabilitation and Special Areas in Health Care
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science
Teachers
- Heidi Kalve
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen AMK:n kiintiöpaikat. Ilmoittaudu ilman tätä pienryhmää (Size: 5. Open UAS: 5.)
Groups
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PBIOS22A
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PBIOS22B
Small groups
- Open UAS quota. Please enroll without selecting this group
Objective
Students are familiar with the principles of chemical analysis methods and their use in clinical chemistry. Students know the measures of quality management in clinical chemistry and know the principles of using automated analyzers, and the phases of validating the analysis results. Students know the physiological background of examinations in clinical chemistry, their clinical significance and indications for examinations and know how to use their knowledge in clinical biochemistry analyses.
Content
- Basic concepts in clinical chemistry
- Common analytes: Carbohydrates, proteins, lipoproteins, electrolytes and blood gases. Kidney function, liver and cardiovascular disease.
- Principles of laboratory analyses and analytical techniques in clinical chemistry
- Automated analyzers, usage and maintenance
- Handling of specimens for analysis, chemicals and reagents, safety in clinical chemistry laboratory
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
29.08.2022 - 31.10.2022
Timing
29.08.2022 - 02.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science
Teachers
- Heidi Kalve
Groups
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PBIOS21B
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PBIOS21A
Objective
Students are familiar with the principles of chemical analysis methods and their use in clinical chemistry. Students know the measures of quality management in clinical chemistry and know the principles of using automated analyzers, and the phases of validating the analysis results. Students know the physiological background of examinations in clinical chemistry, their clinical significance and indications for examinations and know how to use their knowledge in clinical biochemistry analyses.
Content
- Basic concepts in clinical chemistry
- Common analytes: Carbohydrates, proteins, lipoproteins, electrolytes and blood gases. Kidney function, liver and cardiovascular disease.
- Principles of laboratory analyses and analytical techniques in clinical chemistry
- Automated analyzers, usage and maintenance
- Handling of specimens for analysis, chemicals and reagents, safety in clinical chemistry laboratory
Evaluation scale
H-5