Clinical Rotations 3

Catalog description

Clinical Rotations are designed to transition the pathologists’ assistant student from the knowledge-based basic science curriculum into the more practical aspects of day-to-day Pathologists’ Assistant work. Clinical Rotations will be built upon knowledge of General and Systemic Pathology, Practical Pathology, and upon Laboratory Management courses given during the third and fourth semesters. The Clinical Rotations will expose students to the practical hands-on work in real life environments and will expand the knowledge received in the didactic classes. Students will participate in the routine, everyday work of a pathologists’ assistant. Students will learn how to prepare and perform an autopsy, how to prepare specimens, how to appropriately document specimens, and how to properly dissect surgical and biopsy specimens. Students will also be introduced to ancillary diagnostic techniques and methodologies.