LABMP 594 - Anatomic Pathology Techniques

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-1)

Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry

This course will provide an introduction to the role of the Pathologists' Assistant in the clinical laboratory and principles of techniques used in the anatomic pathology laboratory, along with interactive demonstrations. Topics will include laboratory safety, review of specimen types encountered in the laboratory, specimen handling, submission of tissue and material for ancillary studies, gross description and dissection techniques, autopsy techniques, and photography. This course is designed primarily for students enrolled in the Pathologists' Assistant specialization.