Histotechnology Practicum

Catalog description

This is a clinical course that provides entry-level clinical experiences in the histopathology laboratory of Carolinas Medical Center. This course is designed to assist the student in refining skills and theory learned in previous courses in the histotechnology program along with understanding the daily workflow of a comprehensive histopathology laboratory. This course includes classroom, online and clinical components with emphasis on preparing a quality microscopic slide for diagnosis. Clinical experiences include gross exam, accessioning, tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, special staining, immunohistochemistry, kidney/muscle cryotomy and case assembly. Included in this course is the opportunity to observe cytological preparatory techniques. Upon completion, the student will demonstrate proficiency as an entry-level histotechnologist and be prepared to take the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification exam at the HTL level.