Histologic Technician Training (AS Degree S1211)
Natural Sciences Division
Degree S1211
This program provides on-campus and on-site technical training in the field of histotechnology, focusing on routine tissue sample preparation, special stains and techniques such as immunohistochemistry, and in situ hybridation. Training on campus will utilize samples routinely prepared in both clinical and research facilities. As part of their formal training, students of histotechnology will work through study guides provided by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) for its certification examination. Partnerships with local facilities will allow for work experience and internship sites, required for certification of histotechnology graduates, and will provide further training for those interested in research and/or careers in the private sector.
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
Required Courses
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Choose one course from the following: | 3-5 | |
| Introductory Human Physiology | ||
| Human Physiology | ||
| Introduction to Immunology | ||
| Choose one course from the following: | 5 | |
| Chemistry for Allied Health Majors | ||
| Introduction to General Chemistry | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
| General Chemistry I - Honors | ||
| ANAT 35 | Human Anatomy | 5 |
| HT 1 | Introduction to Histotechnology | 1 |
| HT 2 | Scientific Basics for Histotechnicians | 3 |
| HT 10 | Histology | 3 |
| HT 12 | Beginning Histotechniques | 5 |
| HT 14 | Advanced Histotechniques | 5 |
| HT 16 | Histochemistry and Immunohistochemistry | 4 |
| HT 17 | Work Experience in Histotechnology | 4 |
| MICR 1 | Principles of Microbiology | 4-5 |
| or MICR 22 | Microbiology | |
| Total Units | 42-45 | |
The Histologic Technician Training program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).
Contact:
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
5600 N. River Rd., Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018-5119
(773) 714-8880
(773) 714-8886 (fax)
info@naacls.org
http://naacls.org/
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:
- successfully pass the Histotechnician American Society for Clinical Pathology Exam (ASCP)
- be employed as a histotechnician
- demonstrate superior technical skills
Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.
Looking for guidance? A counselor can help.
This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| HT 1 | Introduction to Histotechnology | 1 |
| HT 2 | Scientific Basics for Histotechnicians | 3 |
| BIOL 1 | General Biology | 4 |
| CHEM 10 | Chemistry for Allied Health Majors | 5 |
| CHEM 10 or 40 is an advisory for HT 2 2 | ||
| and Micr 22, 1 or 26 6 | ||
| Units | 13 | |
| Winter Term 1 | ||
| MICR 1 or 22 advisory for HT 12 2 | ||
| Units | 0 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| HT 12 | Beginning Histotechniques | 5 |
| ANAT 35 | Human Anatomy | 5 |
| ANAT 35 is required; ANAT 10A is not acceptable 0 | ||
| Units | 10 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| A/AS PE | 1 | |
| HT 17 | Work Experience in Histotechnology | 2 |
| HT 17 1-2 units; 4 units total; offered all terms 4 | ||
| Units | 3 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| HT 10 | Histology | 3 |
| ENGL 1A | Freshman Composition | 4 |
| HT 14 | Advanced Histotechniques | 5 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| HT 17 | Work Experience in Histotechnology | 2 |
| HT 17 1-2 units; 4 units total; offered all terms 4 | ||
| Units | 2 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| HT 16 | Histochemistry and Immunohistochemistry | 4 |
| AA/S MATH | Meet AA/AS Math Comptcy Req | 5 |
| Units | 9 | |
| Summer Term 2 | ||
| A/AS AMIST | 3 | |
| SPCH 1A | Public Speaking | 4 |
| Units | 7 | |
| Fall Term 3 | ||
| A/AS HUM | 3 | |
| A/AS BEH | 3 | |
| A/AS ARTS | 3 | |
| A/AS SELF | 3 | |
| Histologic Technician, AS S1211 1 | ||
| Submit petition to Admissions Records Submit petition to Admissions Records | ||
| Units | 12 | |
| Total Units | 68 | |
