Division of Health Professions

The AAS degree program in Histotechnology is designed to provide quality instruction to develop highly skilled and ethical histologic technology providers. Students will obtain the necessary academic and technical skills in all areas of the histology laboratory. Technical skills will include training to process body tissues for microscopic examination, frozen section assistance, embedding techniques, microtomy, and special staining techniques.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion from the Histotechnology Technician Program, graduates will:

• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to perform current laboratory procedures as entry-level histotechnicians.
• Follow approved safety procedures and standards of practice when working in the histology laboratory.
• Recognize unexpected results and instrument malfunctions and take appropriate actions.
• Exhibit professional and ethical behaviors consistent with those of a healthcare professional.

Please visit our Enrollment Information page for details on the Selective Admissions process for the Histotechnician program.

Major Requirements (41 credits)

• HTT 110 Introduction to Histotechnology  (1 credit)
• BIO 255 Anatomy and Physiology II  (4 credits)
• CHE 150 Chemistry I  (4 credits)
• HTT 120 Histotechnology Techniques  (3 credits)
• HTT 150 Histotechnology Practicum I  (4 credits)
• BIO 280 Microbiology  (4 credits)
• HTT 210 Histotechnology Staining and Procedures  (3 credits)
• HTT 250 Histotechnology Practicum 2  (6 credits)
• HTT 220 Special Techniques in Histotechnology  (3 credits)
• HTT 275 Histotechnology Practicum 3  (9 credits)

General Education Requirements AAS (24/26 credits)

To view General Education requirements for this program use the Program Curriculum Guide below.  

Program Guide

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