DORS X214 - Temporal Bone Processing Course
Description
This self-paced orientation includes a series of videos and written resources designed to help physicians, lab technicians, and other medical professionals learn about human temporal bone processing.Outline
The orientation consists of seven sequential modules, followed by a final quiz. You must complete each module before moving on to the next one.
Upon completing all modules and achieving a score of 80% or higher on the final quiz, you will be eligible to apply for a week of hands-on training in human temporal bone processing at our laboratory (if desired). To apply, please fill out the survey with your contact information after the final quiz.
Objectives
The goal of this course is to provide physicians, lab technicians, and other medical professionals a comprehensive introduction to the processing of human temporal bones - a specialized, lengthy, and at times challenging - though ultimately rewarding - task. This is the first formal course of its kind dedicated to training technicians in the art of Otopathology.
Founded in 1967 by Dr. Michael Paparella, the University of Minnesota's Paparella Otopathology & Ear Pathogenesis Laboratory has over five decades of experience in the processing of (human) temporal bones; since our founding we have processed over 2,000 specimens to date. Our hope is that this online course will demystify the process, train technicians, aggregate best practices, and encourage more people to enter the field of Otopathology.
Instruction to Access the Course Content
After creating a UMN guest account and registering, you will automatically be added to the Otopathology: Temporal Bone Processing Course, also https://z.umn.edu/otopathology. Utilize your UMN Guest account to log into the course.
If you've forgotten your UMN Guest account password or wish to modify settings, visit this webpage. If you need help retrieving information regarding previous course registration or other information from the Destiny One Registration System (DORS) at learning.umn.edu, please reach out to the DORS support team at 844-228-0558 or DORShelp@umn.edu.
Questions About the Course
Email otopathology@umn.edu for questions.