The Histotechnician program provides on-campus and on-site technical training, focusing on routine tissue sample preparation, special stains and techniques such as immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, fluorescence microscopy and genomics. Training on campus will utilize samples routinely prepared in both clinical and research facilities. As part of their formal training, histotechnician students 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 clinical rotation sites, required for certification as histotechnician graduates, and will provide further training for those interested in research and/or careers in the private sector.
 

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Career opportunities may include Histotechnician positions in hospital and clinical diagnostic labs, biotech histotechnology labs, academic research labs, agricultural and plant pathology labs, and veterinarian labs.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

- Identify tissues as well as prepare tissue samples for analysis following ASCP/NAACLS guidelines.

- Demonstrate good laboratory practices, as well as skilled handling of histotech, microscopy and genomics laboratory equipment, including troubleshooting.