MLS 65000 - Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology 1

Provides instruction in the principles of fine needle aspiration cytopathology of the lung, mediastinum, breast, thyroid, salivary gland and lymph nodes. Students will learn how to assess cytologic specimens procured from these sites for benign and abnormal cytologic findings and formulate preliminary and differential diagnoses.

prereq: Enrollment in the AC Cytotechnology Program or departmental permission required
Hours 2 hrs
Credits 2 cr.
spring only