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Histotechnician – Post-Degree Certificate

Learn techniques and theory of histotechnology for immediate employment and licensure. Gain co-op work experience in both a research & development and a clinical laboratory. This certificate program is designed for individuals who already have a degree. This program is based on requirements by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. Complete this program in a combination of day and evening classes.

Before you can enroll, you must meet certain requirements.

What can I do with this degree?
Career Options: Take the American Society of Clinical Pathologists licensure exams. Assist pathologists and dermatologists in hospitals and private practice, or work in industrial or academic research & development.

Academic Options: While this degree is not designed for transfer to a 4-year university, some of the courses are transferable.

Locations:  West Campus

Department/Contact Information:
Division Dean: 206-6763
Lead Faculty: 206-6832

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Course # Course Title Credits
Required Core Courses
BIO 110/MLT 110 Techniques and Mathematics for the Laboratory 2
HTP 100 Histotechniques I 5
HTP 199 Introduction to Co-op: Histotechnology Research and Development 1
HTP 199WK Co-op Work: Histotechnology Research and Development 4
HTP 200 Histotechniques II 5
HTP 201 Histotechniques III 4
HTP 202 Histotechniques IV 3
HTP 210 Histology 4
HTP 299 Introduction to Co-op: Histotechnology Clinical 1
HTP 299WK Co-op Work: Histotechnology Clinical 4
Total 33