Cytology - for Technicians

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General Information

Date:
November 29, 2008
9:00am-4:00pm

Class Size:
Limited to 30 participants

Conference Fees:
Early Registration: (before October 31, 2008)
$299 CDN/US

Late Registration: (after October 31, 2008)
$349 CDN/US

GST will be added to Canadian fees.

Fee includes notes, breaks, lunch, CE certificate and parking.

Location: Lifetime Learning Centre, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada (map provided upon registration).

Lodging: Accommodation is available at the following Hotels/Motels in Guelph. Ask for the Lifelearn rate.

Transportation: Attendees may choose to fly to Pearson International Airport, Toronto (45 minutes from Guelph) and drive to Guelph via car or limousine service (Red Car - 519-824-9344 - website). Reservation Required.

CE Accreditation:
Certificate awarded from the Ontario Veterinary College for 6 hours of CE credit.

Cancellation Policy:
90% refund will be issued for cancellations up to 60 days prior. No refunds will be issued after that date except under special circumstances, when the maximum refund is 50%. Lifelearn reserves the right to cancel the course, in which case a full course refund only will be paid. NB: Please do not make flight reservations until the course is confirmed.

NB: Please do not make flight reservations until the course you are registering in is confirmed. Confirmation depends on the number of registrants which varies with each course. You will receive a confirmation either by phone, fax or email. Lifelearn reserves the right to cancel a course, in which case a full course refund only will be paid. All other costs will be paid by the registrant. For registrations that you wish to cancel, a 90% refund less deposit will be issued up to 60 days prior to the course. No refunds will be issued after that date except under special circumstances, when the maximum refund is 50%.

SPEAKER
Pamela Baker BSc, DVM
Veterinary Technician Program, Seneca College

In-house cytologic evaluation can generate immediately useful clinical information. The veterinary technician can play a vital role in both the processing and analysis of cytology samples.

This is a practical, hands-on course with interactive sessions. Since "the results are only as good as the sample", the workshop will start with a review of sample handling, including various methods of smear preparation and staining. Identification of common cell types and organisms, and the approach to smear evaluation will follow. The distinguishing features of inflammatory and neoplastic samples will be demonstrated using high quality digital images and PowerPoint. The remainder of the time will be spent discussing and studying samples frequently evaluated in-house, including ear smears, body cavity fluids and common cutaneous and subcutaneous masses. Emphasis will be placed on practical, clinically applicable skills. Attendees will have ample opportunity to examine related samples using double-headed microscopes.

Note: This session is geared towards veterinary technicians. Attendees should have basic laboratory knowledge and microscope skills.