Getting More From Your Microscope: Tissue Cytology And Fluid Analysis
University of Nottingham
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Date: Wednesday 19th June, 2024 - Wednesday 19th June, 2024
Start time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Duration: 8 hour(s)
Cost: FREE
If the thought of dusting off the practice microscope for in-house cytology fills you with dread, this course is for you! Through taught sessions and practicals led by clinical pathologists, this course aims to improve your confidence in key aspects of laboratory diagnostics: cytological assessment of solid tissues, primarily skin lesions and lymph nodes; and fluid analysis, including urinalysis, washes and effusions.
Topics to be covered:
• Cytology of solid tissues (primarily skin lesions and lymph nodes)
• Cytology of fluids (effusions, washes, synovial fluid and urinalysis)
• Recent advances in clinical pathology
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
• Set up and use a microscope in first opinion practice
• Assess solid tissue cytology preparations for a range of common and more advanced lesions of the skin and lymphoid system
• Assess fluid cytology preparations for common and more advanced lesions
Who is it for?
This course is suitable for veterinary surgeons with an interest in small animal internal medicine and laboratory diagnostics. The course will be of particular interest to candidates undertaking the CertAVP C module in Clinical Pathology – Laboratory Diagnostics, but is open to any interested delegate including new graduates.
The Speakers
Professor Peter Graham BVMS PhD CertVR DipECVCP SFHEA MRCVS<br /> <br /> Assistant Professor Marta Gruarin DVM PhD MRCVS<br />
The Venue
The School of Veterinary Medicine and Science is based at the Sutton Bonnington Campus of the University of Nottingham.
The Sutton Bonington Campus encompasses world-leading laboratories and specialist facilities for studying biosciences and veterinary medicine.
https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/vet/service-for-business/index.aspx
Number of CPD hours this event can be recorded as
8 hours
Registration and Booking
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