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UTS: Cytopathology

Professional Education in Cytopathology

COMPREHENSIVE COURSE IN CYTOPATHOLOGY WILL BE HELD AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, SYDNEY, ST LEONARD’S CAMPUS DURING 2005. The instructors will be members of the Australian Society of Cytology.

Course Outline

The course will provide intensive instruction encompassing both gynaecological and general cytopathology and will aim to develop diagnostic microscopy skills.
The first ten days will cover cytology of the female genital tract: normal, hormonal, inflammatory, microbiology, viral effects, dysplasias, squamous carcinoma, glandular lesions of the cervix, lesions of the uterus, other sites of the female genital tract, therapeutic effects, staining and contaminants, colposcopy.

The next ten days will cover respiratory tract, urinary tract, alimentary tract, effusions, breast, cerebrospinal fluid and brain, thyroid, automation, fine needle aspiration.

Course Details

10 January - 11 February 2005

10 days of gynaecological cytopathology
10 days of general cytopathology
plus optional examinations on 14 & 16 February

The course will run for four days each week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday) from 9am - 5 pm.

Places are strictly limited.

Enrolments close 8 November 2004

Entry Requirements

No previous knowledge of cytopathology is assumed.
Candidates should have a minimum of a degree in biological sciences or in medicine, or be in the late stage of such a degree. Knowledge of human histology and good command of the English Language are prerequisites.

The Learning Environment

Class notes and manuals will be provided. Apart from the many demonstrations, case studies will be provided for essential diagnostic interpretation practice and there will be a number of tutorials.

There will be an optional examination assessing both theory and practical knowledge at the end of the course.

Successful candidates will receive a certificate of achievement at pass, credit or distinction level according to their performance.

How to Enrol

Download an application form from the website
http://www.shortcourses.uts.edu.au/pub/searchform.php (use keyword cytopathology)
or phone +61 2 9514 1756

COST

AU$3500 (including GST)

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Contact: Meggie Leung
Faculty of Science
University of Technology, Sydney
Phone: +61 2 9514 4056
Fax: +61 2 9514 4026
Email: meggie.leung@uts.edu.au

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