Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog for 2009-2010

Admission to any course titled Cytotechnology is on a selective basis and by permission of the program director.

CYTO 400. Introduction to Cytotechnology. 2-2-0. Prerequisite: Admission into the CYTO program. The field of cytology as a health profession and its role in today’s health care environment. History, ethics, and professional development are covered as are basic principles of microscope usage. Su Intersession only. (51.1002)

CYTO 401. Cytology Laboratory Operations. 3-2-3. Prerequisite:  C or better in CYTO 400.  Corequisite:  CYTO 402. Introduction to microscope operation and the collection, processing, and preparation of cytologic specimens from all body sites, including gynecological and non-gynecological. General laboratory regulations, safety, management strategies, and procedure manual preparation will be discussed. Su only. (51.1002)

CYTO 402. Gynecologic Cytopathology. 6-4-6. Corequisite:  CYTO 401. Introduction to histological and cytological features of the female genital tract with emphasis on normal, non-neoplastic, inflammatory, pre-cancerous, and malignant diseases. Microscopic observation and identification of normal and abnormal cellular morphology. Su only. (51.1002)

CYTO 404. Diagnostic Cytopathology I. 6-3-9. Prerequisite: C or better in CYTO 401 and 402.  Corequisite: CYTO 408, 410, 412. Lecture and laboratory course concerning microscope teaching sessions and one-on-one microscopic instruction. Study of appropriate teaching study slide sets, evaluating slide assignments, and review of transparencies. Fa only (51.1002)

CYTO 408. Clinical Practicum I. 2-0-10. Corequisite: CYTO 404, 410 and 412. Supervised experiences in anapproved cytological work setting to include appropriate teaching study slide sets, evaluating slide assignments, review of transparencies and completion of practicum assignments. Fa only (51.1002)

CYTO 410. Non-Gynecological Cytology. 4-4-0. Corequisite: CYTO 404, 408 and 412. Study of non-gynecological cells encountered in normal individuals, infections and reactions to injury, and the identification of pre-malignant and malignant cellular changes to include cytological collection techniques, processing, and identification of basic features. Microscopic multi-headed instruction will accompany all lectures. Fa only. (51.1002)

CYTO 412. Diagnostic Cytopathology II. 3-0-15. Corequisite: CYTO 404, 408 and 410. Diagnosing gynecologic and non- gynecologic specimens and practicing cytopreparatory skills. Microscopic teaching sessions and one-on-one microscopic instruction. Study of appropriate teaching study slide sets, evaluating slide assignments, and review of transparencies. Fa only. (51.1002)

CYTO 414. Clinical Practicum II. 2-0-10. Prerequisite: C or better in CYTO 404, 408, 410 and 412. Corequisite: CYTO 420. Supervised experiences in an approved cytological work setting to include appropriate teaching study slide sets, evaluating slide assignments, review of transparencies and rotations through the clinical affiliate laboratories. Sp intersession only. (51.1002)

CYTO 420. Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology I. 2-2-0. Corequisite: CYTO 414. Introduction into fine needle aspiration cytology to include specialized collection techniques, processing, and diagnosis of normal and abnormal diseases from fine needle aspirations from various body sites including: thyroid, lung, mediastinum, breast, salivary gland, lymph nodes, and head and neck. Sp Intersession only. (51.1002)

CYTO 421. Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology II. 2-2-0. Prerequisite: C or better in CYTO 414 and 420. Corequisite: CYTO 422, 430, 440 and 450. Specialized fine needle aspiration collection techniques. Processing and diagnosis of normal and abnormal diseases from various body sites including: ovaries, testis, adrenal glands, kidneys, prostate, retroperitoneum, liver, skin, soft tissues, central nervous system, and pancreas. Sp only. (51.1002)

Cytology 422. Diagnostic Cytopathology III. 1-0-3. Corequisite: CYTO 421, 430, 440, 450. Laboratory course of microscopic teaching sessions and one-on-one microscopic instruction of fine needle aspiration samples. Study of appropriate teaching study slide sets, evaluating slide assignments, and review of transparencies. Sp only. (51.1002)

CYTO 430. Special Techniques in Cytotechnology. 3-3-0. Corequisite: CYTO 421, 422, 440 and 450. Basic principles of Cytotechnology techniques to include: flow cytometry, image analysis, immunocytochemistry, electron microscopy, in-situ hybridization, automated cytology screening, thin-prep cytology, and molecular pathology. Clinical application of various testing procedures, which relate to diagnostic cytology, will be included. Sp only (51.1002)

CYTO 440. Clinical Practicum III. 4-0-20. Corequisite: CYTO 421, 422, 430 and 450. Supervised experiences in an approved cytological work setting to include appropriate teaching study slide sets, evaluating slide assignments, review of transparencies and rotations through the clinical affiliate laboratories. Sp only. (51.1002)

CYTO 450. Seminar in Cytotechnology. 3-3-0. Corequisite:  CYTO 421, 422, 430 and 440. Basic principles of education as reflected in the daily operations of a Cytotechnology laboratory, with emphasis on professionalism and how it relates to post-secondary education. Designed to expose students to research methods, including hypothesis testing and statistical methods. Students will be required to review current professional journal articles and make oral presentations. Sp only. (51.1002)