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| Professional Curriculum |
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1 year professional program
that prepares
you to step directly into a career. |
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3
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Bachelor
of Science in Cytotechnology |
4
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Post
Baccalaureate Certificate in Cytotechnology |
Pathology
401 - Fall Semester |
Full
day (8:00 - 4:00), integrated lecture, tutorial, & laboratory
course which introduces exfoliative cytopathology of the female genital
tract (Gynecological Cytology). Students learn principles and
microscopic skills involved in screening and diagnosing
Pap test specimens in the laboratory. Prerequisites: Acceptance into
the Cytotechnology Professional Program. (See
CT Admission)
15 Credits |
| Pathology
402 - Spring Semester |
Full
day (8:00 - 4:00), integrated lecture, tutorial, laboratory course
which introduces cytopathology of major body organs (Non-Gynecological
Cytology).
Students learn principles and microscopic skills involved in preparing,
interpreting and
diagnosing body fluid and fine needle aspiration samples in the medical
laboratory.
Prerequisites: Path 401 and departmental approval.
15 Credits |
| Pathology
403 - Summer Semester |
Full
day, 12 week clinical practicum held at one of the Clinical
Affiliate cytology laboratories. The course is
centered on the reinforcement of principles and the practice of skills
learned in Path 401 and Path 402. Prerequisite: Pathology 402 and departmental
approval.
10 Credits |
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Credits Professional Year: 40 |
| CLS
399 -
Spring Semester |
A
molecular pathology course is required. The course may either
be taken as a
pre-requisite or as a part of the professional year.
3 credits |
TEXT
BOOKS
Required
Program Texts:
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Kosss Diagnostic
Cytology and Its Histopathologic
Bases: Leopold
Koos & Myron
Melamed
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The Bethesda System for
Reporting Certical Cytology: Diane Solomon & Ritu
Nayar
Optional Texts: Cytopathology
Review Guide, 2nd Edition: E Blair Holladay
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COURSE
GRADING: Students are evaluated and graded on their practical and cognitive
skill development
during the professional program. Of key importance is the student's
skill using the microscope to detect and accurately diagnose normal
and
abnormal cells.
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