In this course, you will explore Histopathology and Cytopathology, two essential disciplines within Anatomical Pathology. You'll gain a solid foundation in both areas as medical science disciplines and understand the critical role diagnostic laboratories play in the diagnosis of various disease states and inpatient care and management. You will develop a deep understanding of the microscopic structure, organization, and function of human cells and tissues in both health and disease. The course will also help you build hands-on expertise in the techniques used for their microscopic study, preparing you for further systematic study in the fields of histopathology and cytopathology.
As you progress, you'll focus on acquiring both theoretical knowledge and practical laboratory skills needed for histological techniques and cytological interpretation and diagnosis in a variety of specimens.
The key topics covered in this course are:
- Histopathology: The principles and aims of histological preparation including technical faults, fixation of cells and tissues, processing of specimens, microtomy, staining via various routine and specialised methods for light microscopy, and the rationale and application of immunohistochemical staining.
- Cytopathology: Accurate observation and detailed descriptions of cells in normal, benign/reactive and malignant conditions, and the principles of routine cytological preparation and staining techniques.
By the end of the course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and technical skills to pursue further study and professional development in the field of anatomical pathology.