Histotechnology 250

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This course builds on the concepts learned in Histotechnology 100 and 200. The student will advance to becoming a competent Histologic Technician, be prepared for the registry examination and ready for employment. 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 and more complex technical skills and accountability through the application of these techniques and with interaction with the clinical faculty, pathologists, and other laboratory staff.