Histotechnology 101

Catalog description

This course introduces the student to histologic techniques and the histology laboratory. The theory of Histotechnology and Carson, Bancroft and the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP) set the foundation for the established histologic techniques. The clinical practicum provides the student the opportunity to demonstrate basic technical skills and accountability through the application of these techniques and with interaction with the clinical faculty, pathologists, and other laboratory staff.