This course is intended to provide fundamental information about the cytopreparation laboratory, supplementing the orientation materials that are typically given to new cytoprep employees when they are initially hired.  The course is very basic, assuming the participant has no knowledge of laboratory procedures.  The content is also suitable for new cytotechnology students or others who may benefit from learning about the activities in the cytopreparation laboratory.

The course chapters are:

• Introduction,
• Specimen Receipt,
• Specimen Preparation,
• Staining Theory and Purpose,
• Equipment Orientation and Maintenance,
• Troubleshooting Common Problems,
• Quality Assurance, and
• Safety. 

All subscriptions last for 12 months from the date of registration and access to the course and its resources are available for the entire 12 month period.  Please fill out the enrollment form (.pdf) and email or fax to ASCT with payment.  You will receive your user name and password via email from ASCT after payment is received.  You MUST fill in your email address in order to receive your user name and password.

In addition to the chapter text, the course includes a lab terminology dictionary, discussion board, and self-assessment exercises for each chapter.  Participants can print their own test results.  There is no minimum score required, nor passing grades defined.  Laboratories who wish to, may monitor the tests and set Pass/Fail requirements.  Individuals who complete the course may request a Certificate of Completion from ASCT.

Contributors to the course are Karen Allen, Rose Marie Gatscha, Gary Gill, Deanna Iverson, Janie Roberson, and Brenda Schultz.

Cost:

$95     individual
$90     lab registering 2-3 people/person
$85     lab registering 4-5 people/person
$80     lab registering 6+ /person
$100   per program for Cytotech programs