Study Tools Hub

Welcome to the Study Tools Hub! Whether you’re preparing for PA school, studying for certification exams, or looking for a quick refresher on key pathology concepts, this page brings together resources to help you learn smarter and stay confident.

Featured Tools

  • PA Starter Kit
    A beginner-friendly guide with application tips, study planning, and day-one lab essentials (free download).
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  • Downloadable Study Guides
    Concise, high-yield notes on pathology and grossing topics. Includes free and paid PDFs.

Study Guides & Notes

  • Pathology Topics: Cell injury, necrosis, inflammation, neoplasia, etc.
  • Grossing Guides: Step-by-step checklists (colon, uterus, thyroid, Whipple…).
  • Exam Prep Summaries: Condensed notes for rapid review.
  • 👉 Grossing templates:
    • A set of printable templates for gross descriptions. (Free Download)
  • 👉 Study checklists: Get the Checklists

Practice Questions PDFs (Exam Prep)

Download curated, exam-focused practice question sets aligned with core pathology concepts commonly tested on the CCCPA and ASCP Pathologists’ Assistant certification exams. Questions and references are based on Robbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease (9th ed.).

General pathology chapters are available for free. System-based chapters are available as a paid resource.

General Pathology – Free Practice Question PDFs

These chapters focus on foundational pathology principles that underpin all organ systems

Systemic Pathology – Premium Practice Questions

System-based question sets (cardiovascular, GI, respiratory, renal, etc.) are currently in development and will be released as premium exam-prep resources.

Sample Exam-Style Questions (On-Page Practice)

Test yourself with a few high-yield items covered in this article on necrosis.

Question 1

What is the hallmark histologic feature of coagulative necrosis?

A. Loss it tissue architecture
B. Preservation of tissue architecture
C. Caseating granulomas
D. Liquefactive digestion

AnswerB. Preservation of tissue architecture

Question 2

Which organ is most classically affected by liquefactive necrosis after ischemia?

A. Heart
B. Liver
C. Brain
D. Kidney

AnswerC. Brain

Question 3

A firm, white, chalky area in adipose tissue after trauma suggests:

A. Caseous necrosis
B. Fibrinoid necrosis
C. Fat necrosis
D. Coagulative necrosis

AnswerC. Fat necrosis

Question 4

Which type of necrosis is most often associated with immune-mediated vascular injury?

A. Liquefactive necrosis
B. Caseous necrosis
C. Fibrinoid necrosis
D. Fat necrosis

Answer C. Fibrinoid necrosis

Question 5

Caseous necrosis is classically seen in which condition?

A. Tuberculosis
B. Cerebral infarct
C. Pancreatitis
D. Acute myocardial infarction

Answer A. Tuberculosis

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Exam Prep Resources

  • Certification Prep
    • ASCP Board of Certification (PA(ASCP))
    • Canadian CCCPA Exam
  • Tips & Strategies
    • Study schedules and time-blocking templates
    • Common pitfalls to avoid
    • Test-day checklists

👉 Download study schedule templates

Recommended Resources

  • Textbooks: Robbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease, Lester’s Manual of Surgical Pathology, Wheater’s Functional Histology, Autopsy Pathology: A Manual and Atlas, Westra’s Surgical Pathology Dissection: An Illustrated Guide
  • Websites: CCCPA, ASCP, CAP Cancer Protocols, Webpath

Downloadables

  • Grossing templates
  • Specimen photo tracking sheets
  • High-yield study checklists
  • Quick reference PDFs

👉 Browse all downloads

Next Steps

  • Explore the blog for deep dives into pathology topics.
  • Download the PA Starter Kit to kickstart your journey.
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