This practicum course is designed for certified Medical Laboratory Assistants or students who have successfully completed the associated theory course, MLDB 1611. Students currently registered in the MLA Program or the National MLA Program are not required to take this course. In this 30-hour laboratory course, students will develop and demonstrate skills that utilize and apply the theoretical principles learned in MLDB 1611, Pre-Analytical Procedures for Histopathology. Students will gain experience in pre-analytical histopathology procedures including: anatomic pathology / histology specimens, preparation for cutting, processing and accessioning. It also includes a cytology component covering specimen preparation, processing and accessioning. Students will be exposed to, and participate in, hands-on situations under supervision from a qualified medical technologist. Prerequisite: MDLB 1611 Prior or concurrent registration in MDLB 1611 or equivalent is required
This practicum course is designed for certified Medical Laboratory Assistants or students who have successfully completed the associated theory course, MLDB 1611. Students currently registered in the MLA Program or the National MLA Program are not required to take this course. In this 30-hour laboratory course, students will develop and demonstrate skills that utilize and apply the theoretical principles learned in MLDB 1611, Pre-Analytical Procedures for Histopathology. Students will gain experience in pre-analytical histopathology procedures including: anatomic pathology / histology specimens, preparation for cutting, processing and accessioning. It also includes a cytology component covering specimen preparation, processing and accessioning. Students will be exposed to, and participate in, hands-on situations under supervision from a qualified medical technologist. Prerequisite: MDLB 1611 Prior or concurrent registration in MDLB 1611 or equivalent is required
