Histotechnology

Fall
This course introduces the student to histologic techniques and the histology laboratory. The theory of Histotechnology and Carson, Bancroft and the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP) set the foundation for the established histologic techniques. The clinical practicum provides the student the opportunity to demonstrate basic technical skills and accountability through the application of these techniques and with interaction with the clinical faculty, pathologists, and other laboratory staff.  

Spring
This course builds on the concepts learned in HST 100 Histotechnology 100. The student will advance to more complex histologic techniques in the class room and in the histology laboratory. The theory of Histotechnology and Carson, Bancroft and the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP) set the foundation for the established histologic techniques. The clinical practicum provides the student the opportunity to demonstrate basic and more complex technical skills and accountability through the application of these techniques and with interaction with the clinical faculty, pathologists, and other laboratory staff.

Summer
This course builds on the concepts learned in Histotechnology 100 and 200. The student will advance to becoming a competent Histologic Technician, be prepared for the registry examination and ready for employment. The theory of Histotechnology and Carson, Bancroft and the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP) set the foundation for the established histologic techniques. The clinical practicum provides the student the opportunity to demonstrate basic and more complex technical skills and accountability through the application of these techniques and with interaction with the clinical faculty, pathologists, and other laboratory staff.