Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science (26.08-31.12.2024)
Vaasa campus
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All courses are held in Vaasa, if not otherwise mentioned.
No internship is available Autumn 2024.
Please read carefully the specific course requirements (under "Prerequisites") before making a decision. Whether or not you are eligible for the courses you wish to attend is based on your Transcript of Records and/or a certificate from your home university.
BAA23VG03-3001 Clinical Nursing Care 3 ECTS
Objectives
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
Prerequisites
Basic nursing care
Study material
According to the lecturer's instructions
BAA23BS05-3001 Medical Treatment 3 ECTS
Objectives
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.
Content
Medication administration and different medication groups
Prerequisites
None
Study material
According to the lecturer's instructions
BAA23BS06-3001 Pharmacology 2 ECTS
Objectives
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.
Prerequisites
None
Study material
According to the lecturer's instructions
BAA23BS12-3001 Molecular Biology 3 ECTS
Objectives
The students
- are familiar with genes, gene expression and genetics
- understand the role of genes in protein synthesis
- master basic genetic calculations
- master terminology of molecular biology
- have knowledge of fundamental methods in molecular biology
- are familiar with the main sources of information related to molecular biology
- understand the importance of molecular biology within bioanalysis
Content
Genes, gene expression and genetics
Terminology of molecular biology
Methods in molecular biology
Prerequisites
None
Study material
According to the lecturer's instructions
BAA23BI04-3001 Physiological and Neurophysiological Bioanalysis 3
Objectives
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
Prerequisites
Anatomy and Physiology
Study material
According to the lecturer's instructions
BAA23LM03-3001 Biochemical Methodology 5 ECTS
Note that the course is organised from 04.11.2024 until 23.03.2025.
Objectives
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
Prerequisites
The Basics of Bioanalysis
Study material
According to the lecturer's instructions