HTL 600 - Clinical Clerkship Histotechnology Practicum 1

3 Credit Hours
This course is the first Supervised Clinical Practice (SCP) component of the EVMS Histotechnology Program. This course consists of immersive clinical experiences in histology and histotechnology disciplines. Students will function under the direct supervision and guidance of site preceptors (Pathologists, Histotechnologists, or other appropriate laboratory professionals). These rotations include experiences in tissue processing, embedding, staining, immunohistochemistry, laboratory instrumentation and exposure to the dynamics of laboratory management. The settings for these experiences could include local hospitals, community hospitals, larger private hospital complexes, and academic medical centers. Students will apply the knowledge and the skills developed in previous didactical courses to develop skills necessary for clinical practice. This course will introduce the student to the demands of the working environment and the expectations of a practicing Histotechnologist.