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HTO 360 Current Trends in Cancer Management
(2 credits, lecture) |
Introduces current trends in cancer treatment and management. Examines the social implications of cancer treatment, such as insurance coverage, work capability and quality of life.
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HTO 410 Microscopic Techniques Introduction to Criminalistics
(1.5 credits, lecture) |
Familiarizes students with various types of microscopes used to analyze biological materials with emphasis on the light microscope. Presents appropriate uses and basic concepts of the scanning electron and transmission microscopes.
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HTO 415 Basic Cytologic Diagnosis
(3 credits, lecture) |
Presents a systematic approach to the analysis of cytologic specimens. Involves case material of a routine and unusual nature. Students learn techniques of daily specimen slide screening. Requires students to prepare and deliver specimen case presentations based on cytodiagnostic criteria.
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HTO 416 Advanced Laboratory Diagnosis
(3.5 credits, lecture) |
A continuation of HTO 415, the course presents more complex
material for cytologic diagnosis. Students develop advanced
evaluator skills, specifically for non-gynecologic and fine needle
aspiration specimens. Prerequisite: HTO 415
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HTO 425 Gynecologic Cytology
(6 credits, lecture) |
Presents histology, endocrinology, normal cytology, abnormal
cytology, and disease processes of the female genital tract.
Includes a review of female genital tract anatomy. Examines
the biological processes seen under the microscope.
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HTO 427 Non-Gynecologic Cytology
(4 credits, lecture) |
Explores the anatomy, histology, normal cytology, abnormal
cytology and disease processes that affect the cytology of the
respiratory tract, gastrointestional tract, central nervous system,
body cavities and dermis. Examines the biological
processes seen under the microscope with an emphasis on carcinoma.
Prerequisite: HTO 425
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HTO 428 Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology
(4 credits, lecture) |
Explores the anatomy, histology and cytology of body sites.
Emphasizes needle aspiration specimens such as central nervous
system, breast, liver, pancreas, kidney, adrenal glands,
lymph nodes, thyroid, salivary glands. Presents biological
processes ranging from inflammation to neoplasia.
Distinguishes normal cellular preparation from abnormal samples
and addresses differential diagnosis. Requires extensive
microscopic specimen evaluation.
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HTO 431 Specimen Preparation Techniques
(2 credits, lecture) |
Practical experience in the preparation of biological material
for microscopic evaluation. Includes cell concentration and fixation
techniques, staining procedures, specimen preservation,
and quality control measures.
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HTO 432 Applied Cytology Techniques
(1 credit, laboratory) |
Students accompany and observe cytotechnologists and physicians
during fine needle aspiration procedures. Familiarizes
students with different types of specialized cell staining, specimen
preparation methods beyond the routine and the diagnostic
interpretation of these methods. Familiarizes students
with the operation of specialized instrumentation related to
diagnostic cytology. Emphasizes quality diagnosis.
Prerequisite: HTO 431
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HTO 450 Laboratory Management
(1 credit,lecture) |
Provides knowledge and skills to function optimally in, and
guide the operation of, a cytology laboratory. Students will
undertake an organizational plan for a cytology laboratory.
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HTO 480 Cytopathology Case Studies
(3 credits, laboratory) |
Introduces the students to diagnostic clinical material and the
formal systematic evaluation leading to a final report.
Discusses diagnostic agreement and review of clinical assessment.
Corequisite: HTO 427 Prerequisites: HTO 425
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HTO 482 Cytology Practicum
(4 credits, clinical) |
Clinical instruction in a medical center/cytopathology laboratory.
Emphasizes slide screening accuracy and speed, as well
as fine needle aspiration, and specimen collection, preparation,
interpretation and sign out. Students will observe and participate
in fine needle aspiration procedures. Prerequisite: HTO 480
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HTO 484 Advanced Cytology Practicum I
(5 credits, clinical) |
Full-time instruction and practice in cytologic procedures and
evaluations in an approved cytology laboratory for a five week
period. Prerequisite: HTO 482
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HTO 486 Advanced Cytology Practicum II
(5 credits, clinical) |
A continuation of HTO 484. Prerequisite: HTO 484
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HTO 488 Quality Review
(1 credit, lecture) |
Discusses problems in cytology practice as presented by faculty
and guest lecturers. Runs concurrently with Advanced
Practicum and draws on relevant experiences.
Prerequisite: HTO 486
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HTO 490 Cytology Research
(1 credit, tutorial) |
Allows investigation of a topic of choice in gynecologic cytology.
Student, with faculty assistance, pursues the investigation,
delivers an oral report, and submits a written report.
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HTO 491 Cytology Project II
(2 credits, tutorial) |
Involves a more in-depth study than HTO 490. Resulting paper is to be potentially publishable.
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HTO 493 Issues in Cytopathology I
(2 credits, lecture) |
Discussion of areas of major interest in cytology, including medical and legal issues, ethics, government regulations, the role of specimen evaluation in health care management, and health care research as related to diagnostic cytopathology. Laboratory management issues, Journal Club and presentations from national meetings will be included.
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HTO 494 Issues in Cytopathology II
(2.5 credits, lecture) |
Emphasizes Journal Club presentations and discussions of cytology automation, cancer epidemiology, patient management and changes in the health care system, and litigation related to cytotechnologists and the laboratory.
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