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Introduction to Histopathology

Module information

Module details

Title
Introduction to Histopathology
Type
Rotation
Module code
S-H-R1
Credits
10
Phase
1
Requirement
Compulsory

Aim of this module

This module will introduce trainees to the clinical, scientific and technical aspects of histopathology. Trainees will follow a sample from receipt, preparation and through to reporting. Trainees will appreciate the quality assurance processes and requirements for working with fresh patient samples.

Work-based content

Training activities

# Learning outcome Training activity Type Action
# 1 Learning outcome 1,2,3,6 Training activities

Attend a cancer multidisciplinary team meeting where the report from a malignant case is being discussed and reflect on the meeting

 Type OTA Action View
# 2 Learning outcome 1,2,3,6 Training activities

Shadow colleagues in Histopathology who are responsible for the preparation of biopsies and reflect on their role

 Type OTA Action View
# 3 Learning outcome 1,2,3,6 Training activities

Observe the preparation of a resection specimen, from dissection to creation of slides and reflect on the process

 Type OTA Action View
# 4 Learning outcome 1,2,3,6 Training activities

Follow a patient sample from specimen receipt to authorisation of the final histopathology report and reflect on the journey

 Type OTA Action View
# 5 Learning outcome 1,3,4,6 Training activities

Explore an innovation in histopathology and reflect on the impact this will have on practice

 Type OTA Action View
# 6 Learning outcome 1,3,5,6 Training activities

Review the effect of professional and regulatory guidance in histopathology and reflect on how this guides practice

 Type OTA Action View
# 7 Learning outcome 1,2,3,6 Training activities

Observe specimen microtomy and staining with H&E by hand and with an autostainer and reflect on the process

 Type OTA Action View
# 8 Learning outcome 1,2,3,6 Training activities

Observe specimen microtomy and staining with a relevant special stain and reflect on the process

 Type OTA Action View
# 9 Learning outcome 1,2,3,6 Training activities

Observe specimen microtomy and staining with a relevant immunohistochemical stain and reflect on the process

 Type OTA Action View
# 10 Learning outcome 1,2,3,6 Training activities

Attend a meeting where quality and an incident relating to a sample is being discussed and reflect on the meeting

 Type OTA Action View

Assessments

Complete 1 Case-Based Discussion

Complete 1 DOPS or OCE

Direct Observation of Practical Skills Titles

  • Apply appropriate infection control procedure for dealing with a fresh sample in histopathology.
  • Cut a section from a resection case on a microtome.
  • Perform an H&E stain by hand.
  • Perform a special stain by hand.
  • Perform an immunohistochemical stain.
  • Coverslip an H&E slide by hand.
  • Set up and use a light microscope with Köhler illumination.

Observed Clinical Event Titles

  • Gather a patient history relevant to the specialty from a patient, patient representative, or a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
  • Present the clinical history of a biopsy specimen, explaining the reasons for the biopsy and the clinical questions being asked.

Learning outcomes

# Learning outcome
1

Explore the contribution of Histopathology to patient care.
2

Identify the roles and relationships of the multidisciplinary team in Histopathology.
3

Describe the working practices of Histopathology.
4

Examine the impact of innovation in Histopathology.
5

Review the effect of legislation in Histopathology.
6

Compare and contrast the practice of Histopathology with other specialties.

Clinical experiences

Activities

Information:

There is no clinical experiential learning associated with this module.

Academic content (MSc in Clinical Science)

Important information

The academic parts of this module will be detailed and communicated to you by your university. Please contact them if you have questions regarding this module and its assessments. The module titles in your MSc may not be exactly identical to the work-based modules shown in the e-portfolio. Your modules will be aligned, however, to ensure that your academic and work-based learning are complimentary.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this module the trainee will be able to:

  1. Critically analyse normal cellular morphology and the pathological changes associated with disease.
  2. Evaluate the receipt, processing and various staining methodologies applied to specimens for histopathological analysis and the preparation and interpretation of clinical diagnostic reports and their use in directing patient treatment.
  3. Critically discuss the application of quality assurance methodologies to histopathology.

Indicative content

  • Normal and pathological cellular morphology.
  • Introduction to tissue acquisition, dissection, processing and fixation – and their relevance to downstream processing.
  • Theory and application of special staining and immunohistochemistry.
  • Range of techniques and equipment used in a clinical histopathology laboratory.
  • Quality management systems and UKAS.
  • Role of histopathology as part of the multidisciplinary team.
  • Role of professional organisations and support provided, e.g. qualifications, guidance etc.

Module assigned to

Specialties

Specialty code Specialty title Action
Specialty code SLS3-4-22 Specialty title Histopathology [2022] Action View
Specialty code SLS4-3-23 Specialty title Cancer Genomics [2023] Action View
Specialty code SLS4-3-22 Specialty title Cancer Genomics [2022] Action View
Specialty code SLS3-4-23 Specialty title Histopathology [2023] Action View
Specialty code SLS4-3-24 Specialty title Cancer Genomics [2024] Action View
Specialty code SLS3-4-24 Specialty title Histopathology [2024] Action View
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