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2001-2002 Catalog
Health Care
Histologic Technology (2262)

Associate in Science

MISSION STATEMENT: Creating competent, ethical, confident entry-level health-care practitioners committed to professional development through life-long learning in a positive, non-discriminatory and supportive learning environment.

THE CAREER: Histologic technology professionals develop skills that reach into a variety of fields. Most commonly, these highly skilled individuals will be used in hospitals or private pathology laboratories, playing an integral role in preparing tissue specimens for the microscopic diagnosis of disease. Additionally, histology, the science of demonstrating a multitude of cellular characteristics, will be found utilized in medical, pharmaceutical and industrial research settings. The field of histologic technology is rapidly advancing, as more and more sophisticated diagnostic tools are being developed.

For additional information about a rewarding career as a histologic technician or technologist, write:

National Society for Histotechnology
5900 Princess Garden Parkway, Suite 805
Lanham, Maryland 20706
THE PROGRAM: This limited access program, accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) at 8410 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 670, Chicago, Illinois 60631-3415, enables the graduate to sit for the State of Florida, Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel licensure examination and the ASCP Histologic Technician examination. Students are evaluated for acceptance into the program based on academic criteria (completion of prerequisite courses) and interview. Selected histologic technology courses are formatted for Web-based delivery; therefore, computer skills with Internet access is a program requirement. Students may find it difficult to work during the practicum phase of the education (last two semesters) due to the number of required contact hours per week. Students will be expected to perform in a professional manner during the campus and practicum phases and must have excellent coordination skills.

Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in the histologic technology courses and complete all campus-based courses with a grade point average of 2.0 or better before entering the practicum phase of their education. Placement in the clinical practicum is on a space available basis; a GPA ranked waiting list will determine placement should space become limited for reasons beyond the control of the program.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
  1. Complete 12 credits of college credit coursework applicable to the A.S. histologic technology degree, to include ENC 1101, MAC 1105, and either BSC 2010C or BSC 2085C.
  2. Submit completed application form to the HT program.
  3. Complete required interview process with the HT education coordinator and program director.
NOTE: A physical examination will be required upon acceptance to the program.

This associate in science degree program is intended primarily for students who desire to complete an associate's degree and become employed. Students who decide to pursue university transfer study must meet certain course and test requirements. For details refer to university transfer requirements of the catalog.

Required Courses

The following is a list of courses required for this program presented in a recommended sequence of completion. The sequence is only a suggested guide, and there is no requirement to follow the sequence precisely. Students in this program may register for any course as long as the student has met any prerequisites for that course.
Course Number and Title
Credits
ENC 1101 English Composition I
3
HSC 1531 Medical Terminology
3
BSC 2010C Principles of Biology I
4
MAC 1105 College Algebra
3
BSC 2085C Human Anatomy and Physiology I
4
CHM 1025C Introduction to General Chemistry
4
*Social and Behavioral Sciences Area A
3
*Humanities
3
BSC 2086C Human Anatomy and Physiology II
4
MCB 2010C Microbiology
4
CHM 2045C General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis I
4
MLT 2190C Histology
4
MLT 2191 Histotechniques I
4
MLT 2191L Histotechniques I Lab
1
CHM 2046C General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis II
4
MLT 2192 Histotechniques II
4
MLT 2192L Histotechniques II Lab
1
MLT 2840L Histotechnology Practicum I
5
MLT 2194 Histotechniques III
3
MLT 2194L Histotechniques III Lab
1
MLT 2841L Histotechnology Practicum II
7
MLT 2193C Histopathology
3
Total Credit Hours
76

*Refer to A.S. degree General Education Requirements.

NOTE: Prior to contact with patients or patient specimens, students must furnish proof of childhood immunizations and Hepatitis B immunization. Contact program chairperson for additional information.