LABMP 594 - Anatomic Pathology Techniques

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

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.

LABMP 595B - Laboratory Management

3 units (fi 6)(TWO TERM, 0-3S-0)

This seminar course offers topics for consideration in the administration of the clinical laboratory. Topics include finance, organizational behavior, change management, human resource management, collective agreements, safety, risk management, ethics, the Health Professions Act, equipment acquisition, contracts, accreditation, and materials management. This course is designed primarily for students enrolled in the Pathologists' Assistant specialization.

LABMP 598 - Pathologists' Assistant Clinical Practicum III

6 units (fi 12)(VAR, 4 MONTHS)

As a part of practicum education for the Pathologists' Assistant specialization, this course will provide rotations in autopsy, surgical pathology, pediatric pathology and forensic pathology. The student will be expected to cover specific competencies and objectives and keep a record of cases encountered. A designated preceptor in each rotation will guide student learning and continuously assess student progress.

LABMP 596A - Pathologists' Assistant Clinical Practicum I

0 units (fi 12)(VAR, 4 MONTHS)

As a part of practicum education for the Pathologists' Assistant specialization, this course will provide rotations in laboratory medicine that include clinical biochemistry, clinical hematology and transfusion medicine, clinical microbiology, and clinical histology, as well as rotations in the pathology laboratories that include autopsy, surgical pathology, pediatric pathology and forensic pathology. The student will be expected to cover specific competencies and objectives and keep a record of cases encountered. A designated preceptor in each rotation will guide student learning and continuously assess student progress.

LABMP 599A - Pathologists' Assistant Clinical Practicum IV

0 units (fi 12)(VAR, 4 MONTHS)

As a part of practicum education for the Pathologists' Assistant specialization, this course will provide rotations in autopsy, surgical pathology, pediatric pathology and forensic pathology (and additional community-based experiences, as available). The student will be expected to cover specific competencies and objectives, and keep a record of cases encountered. A designated preceptor in each rotation will guide student learning and continuously assess student progress.

LABMP 596B - Pathologists' Assistant Clinical Practicum I

6 units (fi 12)(VAR, 4 MONTHS)

As a part of practicum education for the Pathologists' Assistant specialization, this course will provide rotations in laboratory medicine that include clinical biochemistry, clinical hematology and transfusion medicine, clinical microbiology, and clinical histology, as well as rotations in the pathology laboratories that include autopsy, surgical pathology, pediatric pathology and forensic pathology. The student will be expected to cover specific competencies and objectives and keep a record of cases encountered. A designated preceptor in each rotation will guide student learning and continuously assess student progress.

LABMP 599B - Pathologists' Assistant Clinical Practicum IV

6 units (fi 12)(VAR, 4 MONTHS)

As a part of practicum education for the Pathologists' Assistant specialization, this course will provide rotations in autopsy, surgical pathology, pediatric pathology and forensic pathology (and additional community-based experiences, as available). The student will be expected to cover specific competencies and objectives, and keep a record of cases encountered. A designated preceptor in each rotation will guide student learning and continuously assess student progress.