CLS 480 - Cytology Orientation

Offered Fall: Yes Offered Winter: No Offered Summer: No Offered Other: No

1 Credits
Hours (Lecture - Discussion - Lab): 1-0-0
Prerequisites: Completion of required courses in the cytotechnology curriculum and acceptance by a clinical agency with an accredited cytotechnology program. Junior standing or instructor’s permission.

This class is part of a supervised, full-time, 12-month clinical practicum in an accredited cytotechnology program. It includes tissue preparation and staining techniques; microscopic study of cellular alterations indicative of cancer, pre-cancerous conditions, bacterial, viral and parasitic infections; and hormonal abnormalities. The practicum is represented by CLS 250C, CLS 480, CLS 481, CLS 482, CLS 483, CLS 484 and CLS 485.