BIOB1000 Introduction to the Profession of Biomedical Laboratory Sciences Course description

• Passed first and second year or equivalent of the Bachelor’s Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Sciences, or
• Admitted to the Complementary Education in Biomedical Laboratory Science

• Admitted to the Bachelor’s Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Sciences, or
• Admitted to the Complementary Education in Biomedical Laboratory Science

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 from adults and children
• 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

Assessment of practical training. The minimum attendance requirement for practical training and preparatory seminars is 90%. In addition, attendance is required for the concluding reflection conversation at OsloMet. For more information about the attendance requirement in practical training, see ‘Assessment of external practical training’ in the main section of the programme description.

New assessment/exam: If the student fails the practical training period, he/she must normally retake the whole period.

In order to be permitted to take the exam, the following must have been approved:

• a minimum of 80 per cent attendance in scheduled group work
• completed blood sample collection course
• completed e-learning course in waste management

Not relevant.

Pass/fail

Pass/fail

The midway assessment is made by the practical training supervisor and the contact lecturer at the university. The final assessment of the practical training is made by the practical training supervisor. The final decision on whether to award a pass or fail grade is made by the university after the concluding reflection conversation has taken place.

10 credits overlap with the course BIOPRA2 Practical and Employable Skills