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O1040BA	Point of Care Testing (3 cr)
Prerequisites	No prerequisites needed.
Objectives	The student understands the importance of the reliability of point-of-care testing and appreciates the quality of specimen collection. The student has knowledge of the latest point-of-care tests and the methods used in point-of-care testing. The student demonstrates ability to choose the most adequate laboratory test for the diagnosis, assess and increase the quality of point-of-care testing at every step of the laboratory process, do knowledge-based work and promote good laboratory practices. The student has an understanding of the obstacles and prerequisites for point-of-care testing in health care. The Biomedical Laboratory Technologist student is able to work as an expert in point-of-care testing and quality promotion and collaborate with other occupational groups.
Content	The latest methods, techniques and analytes. Basis of test selection and prerequisites for testing. Quality system and quality assessment services for point-of-care testing.
Recommended optional programme components	If necessary, the student advisor will recommend optional programme components for each student based on their individual study plan.
Accomplishment methods	Not applicable
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Literature	Not applicable
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Evaluation Criteria
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