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11923 (v.2) Diagnostic Cytology 331


 

Area:

School of Biomedical Science

Credits:

50.0

Contact Hours:

7.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Practical:

1 x 4 Hours Weekly

Co Requisite(s):

9080 (v.6) Histopathology 331

Syllabus:

Cytopreparatory techniques, cytological appearance of benign, precursor and malignant changes affecting the female genital tract. Anatomy, histology and cytology of major body systems. Pathology and cytology of common malignant tumours. Diagnostic cytopathology of urinary, gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts, serous and spinal fluids, fine needle aspiration cytodiagnosis.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have - Demonstrated knowledge of all the laboratory techniques necessary for cytological preparation and examination. Demonstrated basic knowledge of histology of organs from sites sampled for cytological evaluation. Defined and explained some basic pathological processes and the way in which they affect cells and tissues and discuss aspects relevant to laboratory investigation. Recognised and be able to report accurately the cytological manifestation of commonly encountered pathological changes seen in gynaecological and non-gynaecological smears. Demonstrated professional ethics in Medical Laboratory Science.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Underwood, J.C.E. (Ed.), General and Systematic Pathology, Churchill Livingstone. Koss, L.G. (1992). Diagnostic Cytopathology and its Histopathological Basis. Vol I,II., 4th ed., Philadelphia, Lippincott. Keebler, C.M. and Reagan, J.M. (1983) Manual of Cytotechnology. American Society of Clinical Pathology, 6th ed., Chicago. Weid, G.L., Koss, L.G. and Reagan, J.M. (1980) Compendium on Diagnostic Cytology. Vol IV, International Academy of Cytology.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Theory Test 2, Practical Test 20%, Examinations 60%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 60100 Medical Studies (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

3  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusFull YearY  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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