Course overview
To gain expertise in the advanced practices that are integral to the performance of surgical pathology specimen preparation (the 'cut-up').
Course learning outcomes
- Recognise and implement procedures which support safe and effective performance of the surgical `cutup'
- Appraise and apply processes that ensure quality in the performance of the `cut-up' including the effective use of 'cut-up' manuals
- Align clinical history with requests for pathology assessment to optimise specimen preparation
- Apply correct terminology to describe specimens before, during and after preparation
- Discuss the role of professional organisations for pathology assistants