PathologyLaajuus (4 cr)

Objectives

The student
- can apply her/his theoretical knowledge to duties in pathology laboratory
- has an overall view on the activity of pathology laboratory
- is able to prepare histology and cytology specimen preparations under supervision
- can identify the results of the main histological stainings and normal findings of Pap smear
- acts ethically and assesses the quality of her/his action
- participates in the training as an active and responsible member of the work community
- can assess her/his professional development during training

Content

Preparation of histology and cytology specimens on microscope slides.
Familiarisation with frozen section procedure.
Performing common stainings according to instructions and quality assurance of staining.
Findings of normal Pap smear.
Quality assurance, occupational safety and waste management in pathology laboratory.
Operating in a work community, interaction, ethicality, professional confidentiality and data protection.

Prerequisites

The student must have passed Preparation of Tissue Sections and Recognition of Tissues, and Introduction to Clinical Cytology and Histological Stains, Immunohistochemistry and Molecular Pathology before the course.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

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Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

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Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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Assessment criteria, pass/fail

The student
- can apply her/his theoretical knowledge to duties in pathology laboratory.
- is able to prepare histological and cytological specimen preparations.
- can identify the results of the main histological stainings and normal findings of Pap smear.
- acts ethically and is able to assess the quality of her/his actions.
- participates in training as an active and responsible member in work community.
- can assess her/his professional development during training.

Further information

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