Cytology canada

Diagnostic cytologists identify and diagnose precancerous and cancerous cells, as well as other cellular infections. Ontario college diagnostic cytology

Michener offers one of the only Diagnostic Cytology programs in Canada. Graduates are eligible to write the national certification examination conducted by

Accreditation

Saskatchewan Polytechnic's Cytotechnology program is an accredited program.
Program content is based on the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science competency profile, with topics added as appropriate for addressing local needs.
Graduates are eligible to write the national Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) exam, which .

Admissions

Admission requirements

Can I practice cytology in Ontario?

Successful completion qualifies the graduate to seek employment across Canada; those wishing to practise in Ontario must also register with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) .
The Diagnostic Cytology program is accredited by Accreditation Canada .

Career and Salary Information

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Tuition and Fees

2023-24 academic year Program suspended.
Additional program costs that students are responsible for include:.
1) Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search 1.1. approx. $75.
2) Immunizations 2.1. no cost if immunizations are completed with Sask Polytech health nurse. 2.2. completed outside of Saskatchewan Polytechnic range from $90 to $120 f.

What is a diagnostic cytology program?

Students in the Diagnostic Cytology program learn to detect and diagnose precancerous cellular changes, many different types of cancer and clinically significant infections.
Michener offers one of the only Diagnostic Cytology programs in Canada.

Where can I find cytology practice guidelines?

Up to date practice guidelines on these and other sites can be found at the CSC website.1 (www.cap-acp.org/cytology.cfm) This document refers to quality practices specific to cytology and does not cover general laboratory safety and quality practices.