These are rotations through various histology laboratories. These are designed to acquaint students with the various techniques used in tissue processing and special procedures. 1 credit each. Dotson and staff PTA-230, 231. These courses consist of thorough laboratory training in the orientation, description, and dissection of gross surgical specimens.
Students follow many of the cases through to signout by the pathologist.
4 credits each. Vollmer and staff PTA-240, 241. This is an introduction to medical photography. Students become familiar with photography equipment and the fundamentals of gross specimen photography. 1 credit each.