HTC 100 - Introduction to Histology Safety and Techniques

4 credit hours - 45 lecture and 30 laboratory; one term.
Explore the safety requirements necessary in a histology laboratory including government regulations and standards for storage and disposal of biological and chemical material. Learn how to adhere to Standard Precautions at all times. Learn how to analyze quality control material and utilize the metric system when performing dilutions and solution preparation. Utilize histology laboratory equipment and perform staining procedures of histology specimens. Lab fee $215.

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the HTC Program.

Course Outcomes:

1. Apply principles of safety and adherence to government regulation and standards to the histology laboratory.

2. Demonstrate basic safety techniques while preparing solutions for histology specimens.

3. Perform and monitor quality control within predetermined limits.

4. Utilize the metric system to prepare molar and percent solutions.

5. Utilize the metric system to perform dilutions.

6. Utilize histology laboratory instruments correctly and safely.

7. Perform maintenance procedures and troubleshooting techniques on histology laboratory instruments.

8. Perform basic techniques for histology specimens.