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CLT 200 - Histological Techniques


An introduction to the principles of histologic techniques used in the clinical laboratory. Course content includes preparation, fixation, embedding, sectioning, mounting, and staining of tissues for the purpose of microscopic examination.

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Co-requisite: CLT 200L Histological Techniques Lab

Credits: 1
Hours
1 Lecture Hour
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

  1. Explain the fundamentals of basic histology, including the structures and morphology of tissue systems and organs at a macroscopic and cellular level.
  2. Correlate the structure of cells, tissues, and organs with function.
  3. Identify and state the purpose of instruments commonly used in the histology laboratory.
  4. Recognize and differentiate the normal cellular and structural components of Hematoxylin & Eosin (H&E) stained tissue samples.
  5. Identify the role of special stains, immunohistochemistry, and enzyme histochemistry in human tissue, cells, and organs.