PATH 516 Procedures Laboratory III

The third course in a comprehensive year-long sequence covering laboratory safety requirements, frozen section procedure skills, grossing techniques and procedures, and autopsy techniques. This course culminates in a practical examination. A passing score on the examination is required to progress to the clinical year.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

PATH 515 Procedures Laboratory II

Offered

Fall

Outcomes

1. 1. Complete a frozen section procedure within 7 minutes from receipt of specimen to hand-off of diagnostic slide.
2. 2. Recite basic laboratory safety procedures and regulations.
3. 3. Perform common grossing procedures for surgical specimens.
4. 4. Select appropriate additional testing (e.g. immunohistochemistry, stains, etc.) for cited pathologies.
5. 5. Discuss the sequence of actions in an autopsy procedure.
6. 6. Recognize common pathology based on gross characteristics and organ system.