Competency information
Details
Observe the dissection of at least 3 different tissue types and sample cancer resection specimens received in accordance with local protocols
Considerations
- Anatomy and physiology of normal tissues and organs
- The macroscopic appearance of cancer in a selection of different tissues
Relevant learning outcomes
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| # 1 | Outcome Receive, prepare and process specimens for solid tumour investigation To include supervised dissection, tissue selection cutting, fixation and staining, as appropriate |
| # 3 | Outcome Use microscopic and/or digital imaging examination techniques to investigate specimens |
| # 6 | Outcome Apply the principles of internal quality control and external quality assessment and draw conclusions about assay performance |
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