BIOB1000 Introduction to the Profession of Biomedical Laboratory Sciences Course description

The course consists of the following subject areas, specified below as the number of credits:

• External practical training at a laboratory, 10 credits

Oral exam in groups of 5-8 students, up to 50 minutes.

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:;

Knowledge;

The student;

• can describe what characterises a health profession and explain the concept of professional competence
• can explain the biomedical laboratory scientist’s professional role in a historical and future-oriented perspective, and with an emphasis on cooperation with other health professions
• is familiar with laboratory analyses’ role in the health service
• has basic knowledge of the collection of venous blood samples
• can describe theories for good communication and strategies for cooperation in groups
• can explain the concept of culture and challenges related to intercultural communication
• can explain laws and regulations relevant to the professional practice of health personnel
• can explain ethical theories, professional ethics and concepts relevant to the professional practice of health personnel
• has knowledge of different perspectives on health and disease
• is familiar with safety procedures relating to infection and the handling of biological material

Skills;

The student

• can make plans for and carry out small projects in groups and present the results from the work
• can draw blood samples from fellow students in accordance with applicable guidelines

General competence

The student

• can identify, reflect on and discuss different issues they might encounter in their future professional practice

Pass/fail

All exam papers are assessed by two examiners. A minimum of fifty per cent of the exam papers will be assessed by an external examiner. The external examiner’s assessment shall benefit all students.

5 credits overlap with the course BIO1000 The Foundation and Basis of the Health Professions.

No aids are permitted.

Pass/fail

All exam papers are assessed by two examiners. A minimum of fifty per cent of the exam papers will be assessed by an external examiner. The external examiner’s assessment shall benefit all students.

5 credits overlap with the course BIO1000 The Foundation and Basis of the Health Professions.