Course Description

The diagnosis of diseases of animals by cytologic techniques. Studies are made of cytologic preparations prepared from fluids and tissues submitted for antemortem diagnosis. For residents in their third year.

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Athena Title

Cytology Practicum III

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Non-Traditional Format

Student works with clinical pathologist on cytologist cases.

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Prerequisite

Permission of department

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Semester Course Offered

Offered fall, spring and summer

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Grading System

S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)

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Student learning Outcomes

• Provide appropriate cytological diagnosis using specimens submitted from the veterinary teaching hospital
• Correctly interpret findings from blood films
• Correctly interpret findings from a microscopic examination of bone marrow specimens
• Gain competency in interpretation of hematological and bio-chemical data

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Topical Outline

• Interpretation of blood films and hemograms
• Interpretation of cytological specimens
• Interpretation of biochemical data
• Communication of diagnostic findings to veterinarians
• Instruction of senior veterinary students in diagnostic cytology

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Syllabus

Select Faculty / Instructor to download syllabus:   Garner, Bridget

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Public CV

Select a file to download:   Garner, Bridget

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