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WSLH School of Cytolotechnology: Course Content

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The course is divided into three terms of various lengths. During the first two trimesters, the 38-hour weeks consist of lectures, discussions, quizzes, and approximately 25 hours of microscopy. At the end of this time period, students must complete a series of comprehensive examinations aimed at testing the student's knowledge of cytopathology.

The third trimester is devoted to supervised microscopy of clinical specimens, during which the student further develops and improves upon their microscopic skills and diagnostic acumen. At this time, students also rotate through various clinical settings associated with the practice of clinical cytology, providing students with practical experience in the areas of advanced laboratory procedures, quality assurance and cytogenetics.

 

School of Cytotechnology Coursework

Credits
Trimester I
Basic Cytology and Laboratory Procedures
1
The Female Genital System
8
Clinical Practice I
1
The Respiratory System
3
 
13
Trimester II
The Breast
1
The Genitourinary System
2
The Gastrointestinal System
3
Effusions
2
The Central Nervous System
1
Miscellaneous Systems
2
Applied Cytology
1
 
12
Trimester III
Seminar in Clinical Cytogenetics
1
Advanced Laboratory Procedures
1
Seminar in Clinical Cytology
1
Seminar in Lab Operations & Quality Control
1
Applied Cytology II
1
Advanced Clinical Practice
8
 
13