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Clinical Chemistry 1Laajuus (5 cr)

Code: TB00BM24

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

Responsible person

  • Mirja Saukkonen

Learning objectives

Upon completing the course, the student
- knows the stucture and chemistry of macromolecules (carbohydrates, proteins, lipids)
- can define the concepts of clinical chemistry
- knows the areas of use and methodological principles of the tests in clinical chemistry
- can conduct basic studies of clinical chemistry applying theoretical information and following the stages of the clinical laboratory test process
-knows and can apply the principles of quality management, occupational safety and patient safety in his or her work
- knows the national and international information sources for clinical chemistry
- knows the principles of sustainability

Content

- structures and chemistry of macromolecules (carbohydrates, proteins and lipids).
- clinical chemistry tests in patient care: basic studies related to carbohydrate and fat metabolism
- analytical methods used for clinical chemistry tests: photometry - colorimetric and enzymatic methods, electrochemistry - potentiometry, amperometry, chromatography
- principles of quality control in clinical chemistry analytics
- responsible working in the work community and environment

Further information

Protective clothing is required for exercises

Enrollment

01.08.2024 - 15.09.2024

Timing

21.10.2024 - 13.12.2024

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 66

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science
Teachers
  • Mirja Saukkonen
Scheduling groups
  • RA/5 (Size: 14. Open UAS: 0.)
  • RB/5 (Size: 14. Open UAS: 0.)
  • RC/5 (Size: 14. Open UAS: 0.)
  • RD/5 (Islab) (Size: 14. Open UAS: 0.)
  • RE/5 (SataDiag) (Size: 14. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
  • TB24SPE
    Biomedical Laboratory Science, satellite group
  • TB24SP
    Biomedical Laboratory Science
Education groups
  • RA/5
  • RB/5
  • RC/5
  • RD/5 (Islab)
  • RE/5 (SataDiag)