Technical Standards:

Students are expected to master the technical standards of their program.

• Determine and implement the appropriate procedures for collecting and processing biologic specimens for cytologic analysis.
• Microscopically detect, differentiate and diagnose the presence or absence of disease in cytologic samples (e.g. gynecologic and non-gynecologic material).
• Select and clearly mark the cells most representative of the nature of any existing pathologic process.
• Evaluate gynecologic material (i.e. pap tests) with sufficient competency to issue the final report of specimens within normal limits.
• Integrate and relate data generated by various clinical departments, including histologic diagnosis, and develop solutions to problems arising therein.
• Use contemporary and uniform diagnostic terminology in reporting laboratory results.
• Make judgements concerning the results of quality assurance measures and institute
• Evaluate current and new techniques, instruments and procedures in terms of their clinical and diagnostic usefulness and practicality.
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with patients, their families, and all members of the health care team about a patient's condition as called for under the circumstances.
• Adapt and function effectively under various circumstances and rigors which are inherent in the clinical practice of Cytotechnology.
• Utilize intellectual ability, exercise proper judgement, timely and accurately complete responsibilities.
• Develop effective and appropriate relations with colleagues, coworkers and relevant others.
• Comply with laboratory safety measures and regulations; practice universal precautions against contamination and cross- contamination with infectious pathogens. (e.g. wearing personal protective equipment; working with sharp objects and hazardous chemicals.)