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
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| 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. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Theory Test 2, Practical Test 20%, Examinations 60%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Full Year | Y | | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
CRICOS provider code 00301J
