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Histotechnology I: General Techniques- 8 Semester Hours

This course includes an orientation to the histology laboratory and the instrumentation. Focus is on preparation of routine stained tissue slides, including tissue histology, and techniques for tissue fixation, processing, microtomy and staining. Lectures and supervised clinical practice in a histology laboratory are included.

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge, comprehension, application and entry-level competency in general histological techniques in the areas of:

specimen receipt and accessioning

fixation of tissues

decalcification of tissues

processing of tissues

microtomy of paraffin embedded tissues

cryotomy of frozen tissues

cover slipping, labeling and storage of slides and blocks

general staining

2. Use appropriate terminology as applied to general histological techniques.

3. Describe the purpose and methods utilized in general histological techniques.

4. Set-up, operate and maintain routine histology instruments.

5. Solve basic problems associated with reagents and methods of general histology techniques.

6. Perform appropriate methods of quality control while performing general histology techniques.

7. Apply mathematical calculations in class and lab assignments , including use of the metric system, temperature conversions, solution dilutions, molarity and normality.

8. Recognize gross and microscopic anatomy of various tissues at the cellular, tissue and organ level.

9. Consistently apply principles of lab safety in completing all laboratory work.

10. Develop and exhibit positive professional attitudes at all times in the laboratory environment, including confidentiality and ethical decision-making.

Histotechnology II: Special Stains- 5 Semester Hours

This course builds on skills acquired in Histology I, with focus on special staining techniques and improved competence in microtomy and preparation of finished slides. Basic immunology, as applied to the theory of staining, is studied. Lectures and supervised clinical practice in a histology laboratory are included.

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge, comprehension, application and entry-level competency in special histological staining techniques for:

connective tissue

carbohydrates

microorganisms

lipids, Minerals and Pigments

nerve and special cells

enzymes

2. Use appropriate terminology as applied to special staining procedures.

3. Describe the purpose and methods utilized in special histology techniques.

4. Set-up, operate and maintain histology instruments.

5. Solve basic problems associated with reagents and methods of special histology techniques.

6. Perform appropriate methods of quality control while performing special histology techniques.

7. Apply immunological and histochemical staining principles in performance of immunohistochemical special stains.

8. Consistently apply principles of lab safety in completing all laboratory work.

9. Develop and exhibit positive professional attitudes at all times in the laboratory environment, including confidentiality and ethical decision-making.

For more information, please contact the School of Histotechnology:

Phone: (309) 624-9021
Email: carol.e.becker@osfhealthcare.org

1.	Demonstrate knowledge, comprehension, application and entry-level competency in general histological techniques in the areas of: specimen receipt and accessioning fixation of tissues decalcification of tissues processing of tissues microtomy of paraffin embedded tissues cryotomy of frozen tissues cover slipping, labeling and storage of slides and blocks general staining
2.	Use appropriate terminology as applied to general histological techniques.
3.	Describe the purpose and methods utilized in general histological techniques.
4.	Set-up, operate and maintain routine histology instruments.
5.	Solve basic problems associated with reagents and methods of general histology techniques.
6.	Perform appropriate methods of quality control while performing general histology techniques.
7.	Apply mathematical calculations in class and lab assignments , including use of the metric system, temperature conversions, solution dilutions, molarity and normality.
8.	Recognize gross and microscopic anatomy of various tissues at the cellular, tissue and organ level.
9.	Consistently apply principles of lab safety in completing all laboratory work.
10.	Develop and exhibit positive professional attitudes at all times in the laboratory environment, including confidentiality and ethical decision-making.