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 first year.

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Athena Title

Cytology Practicum I

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Non-Traditional Format

Students are instructed by faculty in a one-on-one format. Instruction includes cytology procedures and analysis, writing pathology reports, and reviewing reports with faculty. Microscopic slides are reviewed with a faculty member. The training program requires intensive one-on-one instruction during working hours and extensive independent study in off hours. Approximately three total years of this training is required for students to take the national certifying examination.

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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 microscopic examination of bone marrow specimens
• Gain competency in interpretation of hematological and biochemical 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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