| Applies occupational health and safety rules in the pathology laboratory and works in accordance with laboratory discipline. |
| Recognizes the basic types of microscopes used in the pathology laboratory and applies the principles of correct use. |
| Explains the pathology laboratory workflow and quality standards and applies sample acceptance criteria. |
| Prepares and uses solutions and reagents used in pathology according to their purposes and chemical properties. |
| Performs macroscopy procedures in accordance with basic rules. |
| Applies fixation and decalcification procedures according to tissue type. |
| Uses the tissue tracking device correctly and explains the tracking mechanisms. |
| Embeds different tissue types using the tissue embedding device according to appropriate embedding principles. |
| Takes paraffin and frozen sections using a microtome and evaluates section quality. |
| Defines the characteristics of the sections taken and selects appropriate sectioning techniques. |
| Correctly performs histological staining procedures (routine and special stains). |
| Considers the properties of stains and staining activities during the application process. |
| Performs post-staining sealing and archiving procedures in accordance with laboratory standards. |
| Applies quality control principles during histotechnological procedures. |
| Uses applied histotechnology knowledge safely and effectively in the laboratory environment. |