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Itä-Suomen Yliopisto

Joensuu, Kuopio

Safe Laboratory Practices, 2026-2027

Open university
Credits:
1 ECTS credits
Location:
-
Continuous learning category:
Environmental and natural sciences
Teaching format:
Independent learning, Online teaching
Price:
20 € (VAT 0%)
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Learning outcomes: After completing the course, the student:

  • can identify safety risks related to laboratory work.
  • knows how to choose appropriate personal protective equipment.
  • knows how to use laboratory safety equipment.
  • manages safe and accident-preventing laboratory work.
  • understands the safe handling of chemicals.

The course develops the following generic skills:

  • Development of theoretical and practical skills.
  • Development of thinking skills.
  • Ability to learn and adopt new things.
  • Development of self-direction and stress tolerance.

Contens: The course includes an overview of general laboratory and chemical safety. The focus is on personal protective equipment, safe working methods, accident prevention, operations in emergency situations, legislation, risk management and safe handling of chemicals and laboratory waste. In addition, the course examines physical and biological risk factors and first aid measures in various accident situations.

Study materials: On-line material.


Target group: For those interested in chemistry and laboratory work.

Modes of study: Independent study based on online material and taking an online exam. 

Teaching methods: Independent online study and online exam.

Teacher: Mika Torvinen

The course is available online between Sep 1st, 2026 and May 31st, 2027. More information, the description and timelines of the course can be found from Peppi study-guide. In their studies, open university students must adhere to the same schedules and study modes as degree students.

NOTE! Registration for this course ends on March 31st, 2027.

This course is part of Basic studies in Chemistry (Kemian perusopintokokonaisuus) and can also be studied in Finnish: Turvallinen laboratoriotyöskentely.

You may also be interested in the course Practical Methods of Chemistry, 1 ECTS credits.

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Study units cost 20 € / ECTS credit. This price holds for the academic year 2026-2027.
For more information on study fees and payment and cancellation terms, please see: Registration, study fees and right to study | University of Eastern Finland (uef.fi).

Right to study will cover the lessons and exams.

Fees for purchasing/lending literature are not included in the study fee. 

If you cannot identify yourself via the Suomi.fi service but are able to pay using one of the following methods: Google Pay or Apple Pay, Visa or MasterCard, please register in the online service (choose ‘Skip identification’). Otherwise, contact the student affairs secretary (contact details below). Be prepared to verify your identity with an official ID after registration. 

If your employer is paying the course fee and you do not have access to a company credit card, contact the student affairs secretary before registering. You can find the contact details at the bottom of the page. 

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The registration is binding. Please read the Open University payment and cancellation terms before registering.

If you cannot identify yourself via the Suomi.fi service but are able to pay using one of the following methods: Google Pay or Apple Pay, Visa or MasterCard, please register in the online service (choose ‘Skip identification’). Otherwise, contact the student affairs secretary (contact details below). Be prepared to verify your identity with an official ID after registration. 

Registration online:

  1. Go to the registration service using the button on this page. You will see information about the course, which you can review before registering. Add the course to your study cart. You can also add other courses to the cart before proceeding. 
  2. Log in via the Suomi.fi service (without Finnish identification methods, choose 'skip identification'), fill in your personal details on the registration form, and confirm your registration. Pay for the studies at the time of registration.
  3. Processing the registration usually takes 2–5 business days, and at most 10 business days. After processing, you will receive an email with a link to the instructions for starting your studies. The message will include a link to our beginning instructions page where you can find all instructions on how to get started. Please read the beginning instructions carefully.

UEF username 

  • If you are studying at the University of Eastern Finland for the first time, you will receive separate instructions on how to activate your UEF username. 
  • If you already have a UEF username, change your password. 

Your username will receive the necessary access rights once your study right begins. 

Didn’t receive the message? Check your email’s spam folder. If the message is not there, contact the Open University: [email protected].

 

If your employer is paying the course fee and you do not have access to a company credit card, contact the student affairs secretary before registering. You can find the contact details at the bottom of the page. 

Registration starts:
2026-08-05 09:00
Registration ends:
2027-03-31 23:59
Registration

More information about education

Profile picture: Olli Toivanen

Toivanen, Olli

Continuous Learning Specialist

Centre for Continuous Learning

+358505360052

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Reiman, Krista

Student Affairs Secretary

Centre for Continuous Learning

+358504718694