Medical tech competition unveils talent

Recently, Huangpu district hosted the first Medical Laboratory Testing Industry (Pathology Technology Specialization) Labor Skills Competition. The competition attracted pathology technicians from 10 different units, marking the first in Guangdong province.

The competition consisted of theoretical tests, practical skills in routine slicing operations, and assessing participants' professional knowledge and practical abilities. The theoretical tests covered various aspects, such as conventional pathology techniques, special staining, immunohistochemistry, molecular pathology, and embryology. The practical slicing operations included tissue processing, slicing production, staining techniques, and other specialized and refined processes.

The industry skills competition is underway. [Photo/WeChat account: guangzhougaoxinqu]

Participant Wang Weirong expressed, "I find the staining process quite challenging because it involves manual staining, requiring precise time management."

Competition judge Tang Luying, chief physician of the pathology department at Sun Yat-sen University's Lingnan Hospital, mentioned that most participants demonstrated a solid foundation in their basic skills. The competition allowed participants to identify their weaknesses and enhance their professional expertise.

The competition featured individual awards for first, second, and third place, as well as awards for the best slicing and staining techniques. Winners are set to have the opportunity to further their education at the Southern Medical University's Huayin Pathological Diagnosis Center through advanced studies.

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