Applied Laboratory Science (special laboratory diagnostics)
About
Work-integrated education at special sections part of laboratory medicine, alternatively at an outpatient clinic.
Organization and distribution of responsibilities
Organization of the laboratory medicine activity and the actual location of placement in the organization. Management and decision structure. The competence of different labor groups and their areas of responsibility. Communication and cooperation within the unit and the setting.
Quality assurance
Quality manual. Accreditation. Traceability. External control programs. External revision. Internal controls/operational controls. Internal revisions, horizontal and vertical. Evidence of formal qualifications.
Test and referral
Testing, test material and test disposal. Referral management. Bio-banking.
Current placements
Disease categories and laboratory medical examination possibilities.
Specific analyses and examinations within current placements
The clinical importance of analyses. Analysis and methodological principles. Technical processing. Result assessment and measurement uncertainty. Documentation.
Security and environmental aspects
Clothing. Personal protective equipment. Waste disposal. Hygiene. Sustainable development.
This course is open to
Exchange students at the Sahlgrenska Academy and exchange students on a university-wide agreement. Please contact your international coordinator at: https://www.gu.se/en/study-gothenburg/contact-the-international-coordin… if you need to know more.
Entry requirements
Eligible to the course is a student that has successfully completed all the courses within 1-4th semester with attendence of courses within the 5th semester of the Biomedical Laboratory Science, 180 hec, specialization Laboratory Medicine.
English proficiency
If you have questions about English proficiency requirements, please contact your international coordinator at the University of Gothenburg.
Application
Do you want to apply for exchange studies at the University of Gothenburg?