Certificate of Achievement Program Curriculum

HISTOTECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

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.

In order to complete the NAACLS approved histotechnician program and receive a Histotechnician Certificate of Achievement, you must complete a chemistry course, a microbiology course, and a human anatomy and physiology series (19-20 units). These courses do have prerequisites. It is recommended that you speak with a counselor about completing these courses before, during, or after completing the histotechnician certificate specific courses.

In order to take the certification exam, and complete this NAACLS approved histotechnician program, the following courses are required and can be taken anytime:

• Chemistry 30A, Introductory General Chemistry (4 Units) a higher level chemistry course is acceptable
• Biology 2, Human Anatomy (5 units) AND Biology 4, Human Physiology (5 units)
  OR
  Biology 20A, Human Anatomy & Physiology (5 units)
  AND
  Biology 20B, Human Anatomy & Physiology (5 units)
• Biology 3, Microbiology (5 units)

Histotechnician Certificate of Achievement additional Requirements:

2-Year Suggested Sequence of Courses for those with no prerequisite courses:

See our HT Program Outcomes.