CLS 380 - Histotechnique I

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

7 Credits
Hours (Lecture - Discussion - Lab): 7-0-0
Prerequisites: Completion of the required courses in the histotechnician or histotechnologist curriculum and acceptance by a clinical agency with an accredited histology training program.

Clinical experience includes processing and microtomy. This course is part of a supervised, full-time, 6-month to 12-month clinical practicum in an accredited histology program. The practicum prepares students to assist in tissue-related procedures to establish and confirm a patient’s diagnosis. The preparation and staining of tissue involves a variety of techniques. The practicum is represented by CLS 250H, CLS 380, CLS 381, CLS 382, CLS 383 and CLS 384.