Preparation of Tissue Sections and Recognition of TissuesLaajuus (3 cr)
Code: 7B00EG29
Credits
3 op
Objectives
The student
- can collect histological samples
- can prepare histological preparations with the most common preparation techniques
- can recognize histological structures of normal tissues
- is familiar with quality assurance and occupational safety in histology
Content
Histological samples, sampling and fixation
Dissecting, processing, embedding and cutting tissues
Frozen section technique
Recognition of microscopic structure in normal tissues by microscope and digital imaging
Histological quality assurance and occupational safety
Prerequisites
The student must have passed 7B00ET97 Anatomy and Physiology before the course.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
The student knows some methods in histotechnology. The student manages embedding of specimens with significant assistance. The student can identify half of the most common normal histological structures of tissues. The student is able to define quality assurance methods in histology. The student recognises occupational safety issues in pathology laboratory.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
The student is able to explain methods in histotechnology for the most part. The student is able to apply the theory to prepare specimens in histology. The student can identify most of the common normal histological structures of tissues. The student is able to apply quality assurance methods to histology. The student takes into account occupational safety in pathology laboratory and is able to justify her/his actions.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student is able to explain methods in histotechnology for the most part. The student is able to apply the theory to prepare specimens in histology. The student can identify most of the common normal histological structures of tissues. The student is able to apply quality assurance methods to histology. The student takes into account occupational safety in pathology laboratory and is able to assess her/his actions.
Assessment criteria, pass/fail
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Further information
The course includes clinical training in the University of Applied sciences' teaching laboratory.