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cytotechnologist

Cytotechnologists examines under a miscrocope samples of human cells obtained from various body parts such as the female reproductive tract, the lung or gastrointestinal tract, assist in identifying cell abnormality and disease such as cancer or infectious agents under supervision, following the orders of the doctor of medicine.

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Cytotechnologists examines under a miscrocope samples of human cells obtained from various body parts such as the female reproductive tract, the lung or gastrointestinal tract, assist in identifying cell abnormality and disease such as cancer or infectious agents under supervision, following the orders of the doctor of medicine. The abnormal cells are being transferred to the pathologist for medical diagnosis. They may also work under the supervision of a biomedical scientist. They do not treat patients or assist in medical treatments.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
sterilization techniques
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
transplantation
pedagogy

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
comply with quality standards related to healthcare practice
communicate in healthcare
OPTIONALOptional competences
perform virological test

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Skills overview

55total
37 essential
18 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
3
Skills
3

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Quick insight

This role requires 37 essential competences across both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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