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T. Weiland, M.D. (Medical Director)
K. Hoffman, SCT (Program Director)
K. Droog, CT (Education Coordinator)
Cytotechnology
is a high level medical laboratory specialty
centered on the subject of diagnostic cytology,
a field practiced by both pathologists and technologists.
It specializes in the detection and diagnosis
of abnormal human body cells, especially for
the diagnosis of cancerous, or pre-cancerous
conditions. A cytotechnologist’s work consists
primarily of screening cell samples using a microscope
searching for abnormal cells. Once found, marked,
and interpreted by the technologist, these cells
are reviewed by a pathologist. Cytotechnologists
are also trained to be proficient in specimen
preparation and in laboratory quality assurance
methods. Diagnostic cytology practice is documented
at UND back to 1952. The Department of Pathology
has offered an accredited course in cytotechnology
since 1967. In 1975 it was upgraded from a non-credit,
certificate course to a four-year, degree granting
program, and in 2005 expanded from a six to a
eight-student program. Most recently awarded
reaccreditation in 2003, this program currently
exists as the only such program in North Dakota.
Among the affiliated Western Undergraduate Exchange
states (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado,
Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon,
South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming),
the only other training offered in this specialty
is in California and Utah.
The UNDSMHS Cytotechnology Program (Path 401,
Path 402, & Path 403) is a 12-month professional
course. It is designed to be taken as either
a 5th year, following a baccalaureate in another
major, or as the 4th year of a major in Cytotechnology.
Enrollment is limited to 8 students per year.
University commencement and program graduation
both occur at the end of summer session. Students
are selected using criteria of academic performance,
references, an interview with program officials,
and a background in life sciences. Upon completion
of the program, graduates are eligible to take
the national certifying examination administered
by the Board of Registry of the American Society
of Clinical Pathologists.
Applications for admission to the Cytotechnology
Program should be submitted to the Program Director.
To be eligible for enrollment, applicants must
meet the following requirements:
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They
must receive departmental approval. |
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They
must have completed all other required
courses. |
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Upon
successful completion of the program
(Path 401, 402, 403), they must be eligible
to be awarded a bachelor’s degree
(or already possess a degree). For those
students who already possess a bachelor’s
degree, transcripts must indicate a minimum
of 20 semester hours of biological science
and 8 of chemistry. |
School of Medicine and Health Sciences
B.S. IN CYTOTECHNOLOGY
Required
125 credits (36 of which must be numbered
300 or above, and 60 of which
must be from a 4-year institution) including: |
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General Education Requirements (see University
GER listing). |
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II. |
The Following Curriculum: |
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Anat 204 & 204L |
Anatomy for Paramedical Personnel |
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and Laboratory |
(3-5) |
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Biol 150/150L, |
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151/151L |
General Biology I & II
and Laboratories |
(8) |
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Biol 369 |
Histology |
(4) |
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12 hours from: |
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Biol
341 |
Cell Biology |
(4) |
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Biol 357 |
Genetics |
(3) |
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Biol 364 |
Parasitology |
(4) |
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Biol 370 |
Vertebrate Zoology |
(2) |
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Biol 371 |
Anatomy and Adaptations Laboratory |
(2) |
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Biol 470 |
Biometry |
(3) |
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CLS 234, 234L |
Human Parasitology |
(3) |
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CLS 325, 325L |
Hematology & Laboratory |
(5) |
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4 hours from: |
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MBio 202 + 202 L |
Introduction to Medical Microbiology |
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and Laboratory |
(5) |
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MBio 302 + 302 L |
General Microbiology and Laboratory |
(4) |
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4 hours from: |
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PPT 301 |
Mechanics of Human Physiology |
(4) |
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Biol 442 |
Physiology of Organs and Systems |
(4) |
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8 hours from: |
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Chem 121, 121L* |
General Chemistry I and Laboratory |
(4) |
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Chem 122, 122L |
General Chemistry II and Laboratory |
(4) |
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Chem 116** |
Introduction to Organic & Biochemistry |
(4) |
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Chem 240, 240L |
Survey of Organic Chemistry and Laboratory |
(5) |
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BMB 301 |
Biochemistry Lecture |
(3) |
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Math
103 or an appropriate score on the
Placement Testing Program (PTP) is
a required corequisite. |
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Students
who elect to take BMB 301 should NOT
take Chem 116, but must take Chem 122
and 240. |
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2 hours from: |
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CLS 490 |
Financial & Quality Management
of the
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Clinical Laboratory |
(2) |
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Mgmt 305 |
Managerial Concepts |
(3) |
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3 hours from: |
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CSci 101 |
Introduction to Computers |
(3) |
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CSci 120 |
Computer Programming I |
(3) |
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CSci 170 |
Computer Programming II |
(3) |
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Phys 211/211L |
College Physics I and Laboratory |
(4) |
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Phys 212/212L |
College Physics II and Laboratory |
(4) |
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III. |
Cytotechnology Program, professional phase:
(Senior year, 12 months) |
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Path 401 |
Diagnostic Cytology I |
(15) |
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Path 402 |
Diagnostic Cytology II |
(15) |
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Path 403 |
Diagnostic Cytology III |
(10) |
The
Cytotechnology Program is part of the Pathology
(Path) department. The Pathology courses for Cytotechnology
majors are listed below:
401. Diagnostic Cytology I. 15 credits. Full
day, integrated lecture, tutorial, laboratory course
introduces exfoliative cytopathology of the female
genital tract. The student learns principles and
microscopic skills involved in screening/diagnosing
pap test samples in the medical laboratory. Prerequisites:
20 hours biologic sciences, 8 hours chemistry,
3 hours math; including Biology 101, 102, and 369;
Anatomy 204 and departmental approval. F
402. Diagnostic Cytology II. 15 credits. Full
day, integrated lecture, tutorial, laboratory course
introduces cytopathology of major body organs.
The student learns principles and microscopic skills
involved in preparing/diagnosing body fluid and
fine needle aspiration samples in the medical laboratory.
Prerequisites: Path 401 and departmental approval.
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403. Diagnostic Cytology III. 10 credits. Full
day, 12 week clinical practicum held at UND or
at a clinical affiliate cytology laboratory. Course
is centered on the reinforcement of principles
and the practice of skills learned in Path 401
and Path 402. Prerequisite: Pathology 402 and Departmental
approval. SSUniversity of North Dakota |
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