Program Goals and Minimum Expectation for Diagnostic Cytology Program
The overall goal of the Diagnostic Cytology Program at the University of Nebraska
Medical Center is “To prepare Cytologists who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.”
Cognitive
Cognitive (knowledge) is addressed through the following:
- Lectures
- Reading assignments
- Multi-headed microscope sessions
- Classroom assignment (case studies, vocab lists, etc.)
- Written exams
- Image exams
- Screening exams
- Evaluations by faculty
Psychomotor
Psychomotor (skills) is addressed through the following:
- Microscope techniques
- Screening techniques
- Preparatory techniques
- Practical exams
- Slide screening exams
- Attending patient procedures (making preps at bedside)
- Evaluations by faculty
Affective
Affective (Behavior) is addressed through the following:
- Students given policies for the program
- Ethics lecture
- Professionalism lecture
- Interaction with other health care professionals
- Evaluation by clinical staff during practicum
- Evaluations by faculty during didactic portion