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Histologic Technician
Program Level:
Degrees
Department:
Health Sciences and Histology
Institute:
Health & Biosciences
College:
SPC
What is the Histologic Technician program?
Histology is the microscopic study of human or animal tissue and how it relates to organ function or disease processes. Emphasis is placed on the body's organ system - its structure and function. Working closely with a pathologist, a histologic technician can determine whether a disease or cancer exists like melanoma or lymphoma. Histologic technicians develop expertise in handling and processing tissues by fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and the use of various staining techniques.
The histology laboratory involves the use of a variety of instrumentation like microtomes, tissue embedders, and processors.
Students pursuing this career must possess visual acuity, digital dexterity, and motor coordination, and enjoy working with others. They must be able to work quickly under pressure when processing patient tissue with the use of delicate instruments, sharp knives, glass slides, and chemical reagents. The histology career is both challenging and rewarding at the same time.
What will I learn?
As a student, you will learn basic and specialized histologic techniques currently used in a histology laboratory. In addition, you learn how to manually process tissue samples through hands-on techniques or the use of laboratory automation.
What can I do with this course of study?
Students completing our program will receive an Associate of Applied Science in Histologic Technician and are eligible to apply for the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Histotechnician(HT) certification examination administered by the ASCP Board of Certification (BOC).
What's unique about the program?
The Histologic Technician Program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).
...expect to receive a quality educational environment that stimulates critical thinking...
Exploring Histologic Technology: Discover Our Histologic Technician Program
Students pursuing a degree in histology at St. Philip's College will learn basic and specialized histologic techniques currently used in a histology laboratory.
Information Sessions
Virtual |
01/13/2025 |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Virtual |
03/6/2025 |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
In Person |
04/3/2024 |
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
Applied Science Building (ASB), RM 228 |
Degrees and Certificates
St. Philip's College programs offer the following degree(s) and certificate(s). View our Course Catalog for more information.
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Contact Us
Aaron Herrera HT(ASCP)cm QIHC,BASc. Program Director |
MLK : Center for Health Professions (CHP), 330U |
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