Histology Techniques: Slide-Making Basics

Ever wondered how tiny tissues are turned into colorful microscope slides? This course takes you behind the scenes of what happens in a histology lab. In this beginner-friendly course, you'll explore the basic steps involved in preparing tissue ...

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Course content

  • Announcements
  • Welcome forum
  • Course Outline & Syllabus
  • Summary of Course Learning Time (SLT)
  • About the Instructor
  • Useful Links
  • References
  • Topic 1 Overview
  • Discussion Forum for Topic 1
  • Subtopic 1.1 Introduction to histology slides
  • Reading Material: Subtopic 1.1 Introduction to histology slides
  • Self-check 1 for Subtopic 1.1
  • Reading material: Subtopic 1.2 Overview of the slide-making workflow
  • Self-check 1 for Subtopic 1.2
  • Topic 2 Overview
  • Discussion Forum for Topic 2
  • Reading Material: 2.1 Specimen collection & handling
  • Self-check 1 for Subtopic 2.1
  • Reading material: Subtopic 2.2 Fixation methods
  • Self-check 1 for Subtopic 2.2
  • Reading material: Subtopic 2.3 Common Problems and Preventive Measures in Fixation
  • Self-check 1 for Subtopic 2.3
  • Topic 3 Overview
  • Discussion Forum for Topic 3
  • Reading Material: 3.1 Tissue Processing
  • Self-check 1 for Subtopic 3.1
  • Reading Material: 3.2: Tissue Embedding (Tissue Blocking)
  • Self-check 1 for Subtopic 3.2
  • Topic 4 Overview
  • Discussion Forum for Topic 4
  • Reading Material: 4.1 – Principles and Components of a Microtome
  • Self-check for Subtopic 4.1
  • Reading Material: 4.2: Section Cutting and Ribbon Formation
  • Self-check for Subtopic 4.2
  • Reading Material 4.3: Slide Preparation and Common Artefacts
  • Self-check for Subtopic 4.3
  • Topic 5 Overview
  • Discussion Forum for Topic 5
  • Reading Material 5.1: Purpose of Staining
  • Self-check for Subtopic 5.1
  • Reading Material Subtopic 5.2: Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) Staining
  • Self-check for Subtopic 5.2
  • Reading Material Subtopic 5.3: Basic Microscopy
  • Self-check for Subtopic 5.3

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