Course - Postgraduate Education Program in Clinical Cytology - SO900H
SO900H - Postgraduate Education Program in Clinical Cytology
About
Examination arrangement
Course content
Theory: Anatomy, physiology, histology and cytology of the cervix, serous cavities, urinary and respiratory tract. Screening program against cervical cancer, screening history and risk assessment, HPV and cervical cancer, HPV test methods, HPV vaccine and quality assurance. Additional techniques, such as immunocytochemistry, PCR etc. Practice: Assessment of cytological preparations from cervix, serous cavities, urinary and respiratory tract in microscope and digital.
Learning outcome
Formalize the training in cytological assessment of cervical specimens after the workplace has trained the candidate to screen independently. Be able to recognize cells in cervical cytology that represent and suggest diagnosis by using cytological criteria for ASC-US, LSIL, ASC-H, HSIL, squamous cell carcinoma, AGUS, ACIS and adenocarcinoma. Enable the biomedical laboratory scientist to primary screen cytological specimens from the respiratory tract, urinary tract and serous cavities and recognize cells that represent malignant neoplasia and suggest diagnosis by using cytological criteria.
Learning methods and activities
The program is organized as part-time study over one year. It takes place partly in the workplace, as self-study and in internal teaching, according to a detailed plan by leading biomedical laboratory scientist in cytology. There are two compulsory weekly sessions at the Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Natural Science at NTNU, where problem-based learning is largely used in addition to lectures.
Compulsory assignments
- Course gynecological cytology
- course non-gynecological cytology
Further on evaluation
Mandatory work requirements: One week course in gynecological cytology and one week in non-gynecological cytology. A total of nine group works and seven cases with presentations. Compulsory attendance. Two hours written individual assessment and two hours practical individual assessment. Counts 50% each. Character Scale: A-F.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
- (EVUNVD51)
Recommended previous knowledge
Bachelor of Biomedical Laboratory Science or equivalent education and employed at a cytology laboratory, with at least one year's experience in independent screening work.
The employer must send a confirmation to the head teacher before the student attends the first session in gynaecological cytology stating that the student has undergone a structured training program in the cytology laboratory including screening cervical cytological samples with supervision and achieved enough knowledge and skills for independent screening. The confirmation before the second session in non-gynaecological cytology should state that the student has received training and experience in primary screening and assessment of cytological samples from the respiratory tract, serous cavities and urinary tract.
Required previous knowledge
The course is restricted.
A student who, in the context of their studies, becomes aware of someone’s personal affairs, is bound by confidentiality rules that apply to professionals in the relevant field, cf. § 4-6 of the Act relating to universities and colleges. The student is obliged to familiarize themselves with the provisions on confidentiality that apply to their field of study, cf. among other things, the Act relating to health personnel, the Act relating to social services, the Act relating to child welfare services. It is expected that the student signs a confidentiality agreement before starting their internship or at the beginning of their studies.
Course materials
Lectures, workshops(slide seminar) and group assignments
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SO900H | 30.0 |
No
Version: A
Credits:
30.0 SP
Study level: Further education, lower degree level
Term no.: 2
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Medical Laboratory Technology
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science
Department with administrative responsibility
Section for quality in education and learning environment
Examination
Examination arrangement: Practical examination/Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 50/100 E PAPIR
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD Practical examination 50/100 E
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"