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Comprehensive
Reference, Review, and Assessment Resource in Pathology
Designed to Address Multiple Needs
Challenger/Damjanov Linder® contains the full contents of Pathology:
A Colour Atlas in electronic form, integrated with over 800 challenging
Questions, Answers, and Remediations for reference, review, and self-assessment.
It is an all-in-one, premier electronic reference, interactive review course,
and CME fulfillment solution for pathologists or other clinicians involved in
the diagnosis and treatment of the full range of medical problems related to
pathology.
Now you can research any aspect of pathology, find answers, and then return
to test your knowledge with topic-specific Q and A! Effectively recognize
pathological conditions in 21 key topical areas including cardiovascular and
pulmonary pathology, hematopathology, gastrointestinal pathology, nephropathology, male and female reproductive system pathology, endocrine
pathology, dermatopathology, orthopedic pathology, and neuropathology. Besides
being an invaluable reference and review resource for every aspect of pathology,
this product offers up to 200 AMA category 1 CME credits.
Challenger/Damjanov Linder® provides the resources and functionality you
need to demonstrate standard-of-care competency in modern practices in
pathology, and it all comes in-one, cost-effective, easy-to-use, go-anywhere
package. It's one elegant tool for multiple uses.
Your Clinical Content Comprehensive Resource
Challenger/Damjanov Linder® consists of state-of-the-art clinical
information in 21 chapters covering essential topics of pathology. Each chapter
provides its own question and answer quiz.
The program integrates cutting-edge clinical text, imagery, and over 800
interactive questions and answers with instant remediation feedback into one,
easy-to-use reference, review, and self-assessment experience. All content is
continuously reviewed and updated in conjunction with the prestigious pathology
faculty, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and University of Kansas
School of Medicine. Enhance your mastery of these subjects through challenging
assessment quizzes and also earn up to 200 AMA Category 1 CME credits!
Your Very Own Image Bank
Full-color, high-resolution imagery has become a hallmark of Challenger
programs. This Challenger course contains over 800 images for visual reference
and instructional aid. Access topically organized course imagery as you study
through inline figure links, or quickly access all topical images via our
convenient Appendix tab.
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Each high-resolution image includes detailed caption text and enlarges to
accommodate detailed examination and observation. Clinical photographs,
illustrations, and diagrams all add to the comprehensive nature of this product.
Target Audience
Challenger/Damjanov Linder® is intended for practitioners of Pathology or
clinicians otherwise involved in the diagnosis and treatment of acute or
emergent medical problems related to pathology.
Educational Objectives
The objective of the Challenger/Damjanov Linder® continuing medical
education program is to provide an interactive review of the knowledge base of
acute care and emergency medicine. After completing this course, the
participating clinician should be better equipped to:
- Confidently interpret the pathology of a broad spectrum of acute and
emergent medical problems.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of modern practices in pathology.
- Formulate appropriate differential diagnoses for patients based on
interpretation of pathological presentations.
- Effectively recognize pathological conditions relating to: the Heart,
Blood Vessels, Upper Respiratory Tract, Lungs, Hematopoietic and Lymphoid
System, Upper Digestive Tract, Gastrointestinal Tract, Hepatobiliary Tract,
Pancreas, Endocrine Glands, Kidney and Urinary Tract, Male Reproductive
System, Female Reproductive System, Breast, Skin, Soft Tissue, Bones and
Joints, Skeletal Muscles, Nervous System, Eye and Ocular Adnexa, and the Ear.
- Demonstrate mastery of the knowledge and cognitive skills required to
achieve objectives 1-4 by scoring at least 80% on all topics studied for CME
credit.
Including Chapters:
Heart
Blood Vessels
Upper Respiratory Tract
Lungs
Hematopoietic and Lymphoid System
Upper Digestive Tract
Gastrointestinal Tract
Hepatobiliary Tract
Pancreas
Endocrine Glands
Kidney and Urinary Tract |
Male Reproductive System
Female Reproductive System
Breast
Skin
Soft Tissue
Bones and Joints
Skeletal Muscles
Nervous System
Eye and Ocular Adnexa
Ear |
When you purchase any Challenger program, you will receive a CD-ROM and
instructional help guide. You will also be automatically set up in our
Challenger Online Learning Portal, so you can access your coursework material
via the web from any computer with an Internet connection. Review, study and
take assessments online just as if you were at home. This convenience is
crucial, given time constraints shouldered by today's clinical professionals.
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resolution; Sound Card and Speakers, Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing
device, Windows '98, '98SE, ME: 256MB RAM, or greater, Windows NT4.0 sp6a,
Windows 2000 sp4+, or Windows XP sp1+ (Home/Prof): 512MB RAM, or greater,
Run from CD-ROM: 1MB with CD-ROM, Full Installation: Amount varies with each
product, Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 sp2 or later (IE 6 - sp1+
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Sun Java2 (JRE) 1.4.2_07, Internet Access with a 56K modem or faster (DSL,
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Peripheral blood smear preparation and interpretation
COURSE
OUTLINE: Introduction: Overview, Smear
Preparation, Wright’s Stain Procedure, Smear Evaluation. Cell
Morphologies: Blood Cell Structure Red Blood Cells White
Blood Cells Platelets Artefacts Quiz. Disease Associations:
Red Blood Cells White Blood Cells Neoplastic Disorders.
- Describe the steps necessary for the preparation of a Wright-stained
peripheral blood smear and its proper microscopic evaluation
- Identify the sequence of cell types
encountered during normal maturation of
myeloid, erythroid, and megakaryocytic cells in the marrow
- Recognize and name the normal and
abnormal forms of neutrophils, erythrocytes, lymphocytes, macrophages,
and platelets using proper medical terminology
- Correlate single morphologic abnormalities seen in any of the above
cell lineages to one or more specific disease states
- Integrate combinations of morphologic abnormalities involving one or
more cell lineages to suggest a diagnosis of a disease state
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Urinalysis
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The complete urinalysis exam including the
identification of structures found in urine sediment, and
clinical presentations.
COURSE
OUTLINE: Introduction: Overview, Kidney
Structure and Function, Complete Urinalysis Exam. Cells:
Introduction, WBCs, RBCs, Epithelial Cells, Oval Fat bodies,
Quiz. Casts: Introduction Types of casts. Crystals: Introduction,
Normal, Abnormal, Quiz. Organisms & Artefacts:
Introduction, Organisms, Artefacts, Quiz. Selected Clinical
Presentations: Glomerular Tubules, Chronic renal failure/
End stage renal disease, Urinary Tract Cancer, Inadequate
Specimen, Case study. Exams: Exam 1, Exam 2.
- Describe the anatomic structures involved in urine formation
- Describe the three parts of a complete urinalysis
- Describe three methods of enhancing the visualization of urinary
sediment structures
- Identify and differentiate the common cell types found in urinary
sediment
- Enumerate red blood cells and white blood cells in unstained urinary
sediment
- Identify the types of casts seen in urinary sediment and state the
clinical significance associated with each finding
- Differentiate between crystals found in normal urine and crystals
associated with clinical disease
- Describe typical urinary sediment findings and key biochemical
findings associated with selected renal disorders
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Gram Stain
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Direct gram stain preparation and interpretation
COURSE
OUTLINE: Introduction: Overview, Gram Stain
Procedure, Theory Interpretation. Morphology: Cells,
Bacteria, Yeasts, Artefacts. Specimen Sites: CSF,
Blood, Respiratory, Urine, Genital, Wound, Eye, Joint Fluid,
Stool. Case Studies: Case #1, Case #2, Case #3, Case
#4, Case #5, Case #6,Case #7. Exams: Exam #1, Exam #2.
- State the clinical importance of the Gram stain of body fluids, and
describe and state the purpose of each step in the procedure
- List the major organisms isolated from
the following specimens: blood, CSF, urine, respiratory, genital,
wound, joint, eye, and stool
- State whether a specimen is likely to be normal, contaminated, or
infected
- Use the proper generic terminology to systematically describe the
morphology of bacteria or yeast
- Use the proper terminology to identify and describe cell types and
common artefacts
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Mycology
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Isolation and identification of yeast and moulds
from clinical specimens
COURSE
OUTLINE: Introduction: Overview, Safety. Fungal
Detection: Direct Techniques, Isolation Techniques. Organism
Identification: Yeasts, Moulds. Disease Associations: Superficial
Mycoses, Subcutaneous Mycoses, Systemic Mycoses. Opportunistic
Fungi: Overview, Common Opportunists, Less Common
Opportunists.
- Recognize the four classes of fungi and the sexual cycles used to
divide each group
- Demonstrate the ability to use colour, shape, texture, and
differential media and tests to accurately and correctly describe a
specimen
- Describe in detail the most common procedures to identify yeasts and
moulds
- Recognize further tests that are available if necessary
- List the conidiogenesis methods commonly used in the laboratory to
recognize and define different moulds
- List the common superficial, subcutaneous, and systemic mycoses and
recognize the clinical presentation, obverse and reverse colonies, and
microscopic features of each
- Identify macroscopically and microscopically common opportunistic
fungi as well as some of the less common opportunists
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Body Fluid
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Synovial Fluid
Module
Classification of synovial effusions. Gross and
microscopic examination,
including the use of polarized light
COURSE
OUTLINE: Overview: Learning Objectives,
Anatomy, Specimen Collection, SF Classification. Procedures:
Polarized Light, Stains. Gross Examination: Colour and
Clarity, Viscosity, Notable Finding. Microscopic
Examination: Cells , Crystals, Micro-organisms, Lipids, Artefacts.
Clinical Correlations: Gout, Pseudogout.
- Describe the basic classification of synovial effusions
- Describe the gross appearance of synovial fluid specimens
- Discuss the principles and applications of polarizing microscopy and
compensated polarizing microscopy, and how to perform them
- Distinguish urate crystals from
calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPPD) crystals
- Describe other crystals, artefacts, inclusions, and cell types that
may be present in synovial fluids
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Serous Fluid
Module
Serous fluid production. Distinguishing transudates and
exudates using laboratory testing. Gross and microscopic
examination of serous fluids
COURSE OUTLINE: Overview: Learning Objectives,
Anatomy, Normal Production, Transudate, Exudate, Laboratory
Findings, Clinical Causes. Gross Examination: Transudate,
Turbid, Haemorrhagic, Clot, Bile Stained, Chylous. Procedures:
Cell Count, Cyto-centrifuge, Wright Stain, Gram Stain. Microscopic
Exam: Cell Types, Normal, Inflammation, Haemorrhage,
Infection, Malignancy. Exams: Exam 1, Exam 2.
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Describe the normal production of
serous fluids and the mechanisms of
formation of transudates and exudates
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Distinguish transudates and exudates using lab testing,
and understand their significance
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Describe the gross appearance of serous fluid specimens
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Describe the principles of manual
chamber counts, cytocentrifuge preparation, and Wright staining
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Identify the major types of normal and abnormal cells in
serous fluids and their significance
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Seminal Fluid
Module
Semen analysis, including the determination of
sperm concentration,
motility and morphology
COURSE
OUTLINE: Overview: Learning Objectives,
Anatomy, Specimen Collection Quality Control, References. Gross
Examination: Fluid Characteristics, pH. Procedures: Prepare
Wet Mount, Load Hemacytometer, Prepare Semen Smear, Staining. Microscopic
Examination: Components of Fluid, Sperm Motility, Other
Wet Mount Observations, Sperm Concentration, Sperm Morphology,
Other Cell Types, Differential Count. Clinical
Correlations: Semen Analysis, Sperm Function, Sperm
Vitality, Anti-Sperm Antibodies, Post-vasectomy Evaluation,
Prostatitis, CAVD, Ejaculatory Dysfunction.
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List the glandular contributions and cellular components
of seminal fluid
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Describe the methods used to determine sperm
concentration, motility and morphology
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List the abnormalities detected and reference ranges for
semen analysis
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Discuss the goals and limitations of semen analysis in
the clinical setting
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Cerebrospinal Fluid Module
Overview of the lumbar puncture procedure. Gross and
microscopic
examination of cerebrospinal fluid
COURSE
OUTLINE: Overview: Learning Objectives,
Anatomy, Specimen Collection, Laboratory Findings,
Microbiology. Gross Examination: Overview, Clarity,
Traumatic Tap. Procedures Cell Count, Cyto-centrifuge,
Wright Stain, Gram Stain, Electrophoresis, Latex
Agglutination. Microscopic Examination: Cell Types,
Normal, Inflammation, Haemorrhage, Infection, Malignancy. Exams:
Exam 1, Exam 2.
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Describe the production and collection
of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
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Describe the gross appearance of CSF specimens
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Describe the principles of manual
chamber counts, cytocentrifuge preparation, and Wright staining
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Identify the major types of normal and
abnormal cells in CSF and describe their significance
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Amniotic Fluid
Module
The amniocentesis procedure and
laboratory analysis of amniotic fluid
COURSE
OUTLINE: Overview: Learning
Objectives Specimen Collection. Gross Examination:
Normal Fluid, Abnormal Fluids. Clinical Correlations:
Screening for Birth Defects, Genetic Testing, Open Neural Tube
Defects, Foetal Maturity, Haemolytic Disease.
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Describe the amniocentesis procedure and the most common
indications for amniocentesis
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List the most common genetic abnormalities detected by
cytogenetic analysis and their clinical features
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Describe the L/S ratio and other assays used to assess
foetal lung maturity
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Describe the tests used to screen for open neural tube
defects
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Describe haemolytic disease of the
newborn (HDN) and how the severity of
HDN is assessed in the lab
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Biosafety Module
Standard
precautions, personal protective equipment and spill cleanup
COURSE
OUTLINE: Overview: Learning Objectives,
Introduction, Health Risks, Standard Precautions. Disease
Transmission: Overview, Parenteral, Respiratory, Contact,
Phlebotomy Biosafety. Biosafety Levels: Overview.
Control Methods: Overview, Engineering Controls, Work
Practic, Controls. Personal Protective Equipment:
Overview, Gloves, Gowns, Face Protection, Other PPE, Removal
of PPE. Exposure: Overview. Spill Cleanup:
Overview, Procedure, Disinfectants Waste: Disposal.
Final Exam: Exam 1.
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Chemical Safety Module
Proper handling, storage, and
disposal of laboratory chemicals, and methods for responding
to chemical spills and exposure
COURSE
OUTLINE: Introduction: Learning Objectives,
Overview. Laboratory Standard: Overview, Right to Know
Training, Monitoring, Particularly Hazardous Substances.
Exposure Hazards: Overview, Routes of Entry, Acute
Effects, Chronic Effects, Exposure Definitions, Chemical
Effects, Chemical Definitions. Hazard Labeling:
Overview, Chemical Labeling, Secondary Labeling, Hazard
Identification System, Room Signs. Material Safety Data
Sheets: Overview, MSDS Contents. General Handling:
Overview, Work Practice Controls, Basic Chemical Handling,
Basic Compressed Gas Handling, Working Alone, Personal
Protective Equipment, Standard Operating Procedures, Chemical
Inventory. Transport and Storage: Transport, Storage.
Waste Management: Overview, Source Reduction, Packaging
Storage for Disposal, Waste Disposal. Spills: Overview,
Spill Kits, Assessing Spills, Cleanup, Mercury. Chemical
Exposure: Exposure Routes, Eyewash, Emergency Shower,
Medical Consultation. Final Exam: Exam 1.
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Electrical Safety
Module
Basic electrical theory, and how
to identify and avoid electrical problems in the lab
COURSE
OUTLINE: Overview: Learning Objectives.
Introduction. Electrical Theory: Overview, Circuit,
Short Circuit, Grounding, Circuit Breakers, Electrical Shock,
Static Electricity. Equipment Safety: Overview, Damaged
Equipment, Power Cords, Maintenance, Extension Cords, Wet
Locations, Flammables. Exposure: Course of Action.
Final Exam: Exam 1.
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Describe the basic theory behind Voltage,
Amperage, Short Curcuits and Grounding Systems
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List 3 things that are indications of
electrical problems in an instrument
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Identify 2 serious outcomes associated
with electrical shock
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Describe when and how to inspect portable
electrical equipment
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List the steps to take if someone is
experiencing electrical shock
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Ergonomic Safety Module
Risk factors and symptoms for
repetitive stress injury in the clinical laboratory, with
explanation and demonstration of ergonomically correct
practices
COURSE
OUTLINE: Overview: Learning Objectives,
Introduction. Repetitive Stress Injury: Overview,
Symptoms, Risk Factors, Neutral Posture, Awkward Postures,
Static Positions, Forceful Exertions, Repetitive Motion,
Contact Stress, Lifting, Vibration or Repeated Impact,
Environmental Conditions. Avoiding RSI: Take Action,
Activity at Home.
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Identify eight risk factors for repetitive
stress injury
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Identify symptoms of repetitive stress
injury
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stress injury
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Fire Safety Module
The selection and use of
portable fire extinguishers, types of fires and fire
hazards, and the steps to take in the event of a fire
COURSE
OUTLINE: Introduction: Learning Objectives,
Overview. Fire Chemistry: Fire Triangle,
Definitions,
Classes of Fire. Portable Fire Extinguishers: Overview,
Dry Chemical Extinguishers,
Water Fire Extinguishers,
Other Types,
Selection of Extinguishers. Fire Prevention: Overview,
Identify Hazards,
Housekeeping,
Fire Response Equipment,
Flammable Chemicals. Fire Response: Overview,
Be Prepared,
Response to Fire,
Assessing and Fighting Fire,
Operation of a Portable Fire Extinguisher.
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List the 3 legs of the Fire Triangle
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List the 4 classes of fire and an example of each
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Identify 5 types of fire extinguishers and the class(es) of
fire each can be used on
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Describe the proper use of a portable fire extinguisher
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List the 4 steps to follow if you discover
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Formaldehyde Safety
Module
Proper handling, storage, and disposal of
Formaldehyde, and methods
for responding to spills and
exposure
COURSE
OUTLINE: Introduction: Learning Objectives,
Overview,
Properties,
Forms of Formaldehyde. Health Effects: Overview,
Carcinogenic and Reproductive Effects,
Toxic Effects,
Irritant,
Corrosive,
Sensitizer. Working with Formaldehyde: Exposure Limits,
Regulated Areas,
Exposure Monitoring,
Medical Surveillance,
Laboratory Exposure Risks,
Exposure Control,
Chemical Labeling,
Storage,
Waste,
Spill Cleanup,
First Aid.
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