Courses in Cytotechnology

"P" refers to a course prerequisite and "C" to a course that must be taken concurrently.

AHLT A412 Gynecologic Cytology, Normal (3 cr.) Detailed microscopic study of normal squamous, endocervical, and endometrial epithelial cells, as well as other non-epithelial cells. Cellular changes seen with microbiological infections, repair, inflammation, degeneration, artifact, and vitamin deficiency status.

AHLT A422 Gynecologic Cytology, Abnormal (3 cr.) Histopathology and cytopathology of lesions of the female genital tract. Detailed studies in the cytologic diagnosis of dysplasia, carcinoma in situ, and invasive cancer of this anatomic area. Differential diagnosis of these lesions includes the severity, site of origin, and grade where appropriate.

AHLT A432 Pulmonary Cytology (3 cr.) Systematic study of normal, nonmalignant, and malignant cells in the lower respiratory system.

AHLT A442 Cytology of Body Fluids (2 cr.) Cytology of the eye, central nervous system, synovial membranes, and serosal cavities in fluids associated with nonmalignant and malignant disease processes.

AHLT A453 Cytology of the Gastrointestinal Tract (2 cr.) Study of cells associated with nonmalignant and malignant diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, including the oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, and small and large intestines.

AHLT A454 Urinary Tract Cytology (2 cr.) Clinical cytologic study of cells from normal, nonmalignant, and malignant diseases of the urinary tract, to include the urethra, ureters, renal pelvis, bladder, prostate, seminal vesicles, and kidney.

AHLT A455 Cytology of Fine Needle Aspiration (2 cr.) The study of nonmalignant and malignant cells aspirated from lung, thyroid, salivary glands, breast, liver, prostate, lymph nodes, soft tissue masses, and miscellaneous organs; and the study of fine needle aspiration techniques.

AHLT A462 Techniques in Medical Cytology (2 cr.) Fixation and staining procedures, preparation of smears and cell blocks from fluids and other exfoliates; use of filter techniques and microscopy.

AHLT A465 Certification Internship (3 cr.) Includes six months of clinical internships. Students gain further practical experience by working with routine cytology material. Conferences and lectures are used to provide additional experience.

AHLT A470 Seminar in Cytology (2 cr.) Review of current literature pertaining to diagnostic cytology. Reports and discussions by students and faculty.