For example, they have to know these patterns to give a precise diagnosis of cancer. The clinician can then determine an appropriate treatment. The patterns, including abnormal ones, are so numerous that students require 24 weeks of clinical training.
Students also learn to prepare specimens for examination.
Further, there is no certification requirement fortechnologists who perform molecular work. Dunn is among the educators working to change the situation. We set our standards very high, and our curriculum prepares students for the NCA certification.