Histotechnician Training (AS Degree S0961)
Natural Sciences Division
Degree S0961
This program provides on-campus and on-site technical training in the field of histotechnology, focusing on routine tissue sample preparation, routine and special stains, and techniques such as enzyme histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, and in situ hybridization. Training on campus will utilize samples routinely prepared in both clinical and research facilities. As part of their formal training, students of histotechnology will utilize materials to prepare graduates for the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) certification examination. Partnerships with local facilities will allow for work experience required for certification and provide further training for histotechnology students.
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
Required Courses
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 1 | General Biology | 4 |
| or BIOL 4 | Biology for Majors | |
| or BIOL 4H | Biology for Majors - Honors | |
| ANAT 35 | Human Anatomy | 5 |
| CHEM 10 | Chemistry for Allied Health Majors | 5 |
| or CHEM 40 | Introduction to General Chemistry | |
| or CHEM 50 | General Chemistry I | |
| or CHEM 50H | General Chemistry I - Honors | |
| MICR 1 | Principles of Microbiology | 4-5 |
| or MICR 22 | Microbiology | |
| 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 (Variable Unit Course. Four units required.) | 4 |
| HT 25 | Cellular and Molecular Biology for Histotechnicians | 3 |
| Total Units | 46-47 | |
The Histotechnician 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/
