Clinical Biology (B.S.)- Histotechnology Specialization
Histotechnology is a structural science concerned with the evaluation of tissues, their cellular morphology and their chemical composition. Histotechnologists work under the supervision of a pathologist preparing, cutting, processing, and staining tissue specimens of human, animal, or plant origin for diagnostic, research, and teaching purposes. New technologies and methodologies are constantly being developed, making this area of Clinical Biology one of the most exciting and dynamic in the workplace today. Patient contact is limited.
Histotechnologists must have critical thinking skills, precision, fine manual dexterity, and the ability to work well under pressure and with minimal supervision. Additional requirements include the ability to operate basic instruments including microtomes, cryostats, embedding stations, and processing equipment, and the ability to perform basic maintenance procedures on equipment. The ability to differentiate specimen with the aid of a microscope is also required. Graduates from this program will have acquired the ability to demonstrate entry-level competencies in the basic procedures of fixation, embedding, frozen sectioning, microtomy, routine and special stains, and immunohistochemistry. Graduates are eligible to sit for the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) HTL certification examination.
The Histotechnology Specialization Program is approved by the Florida Department of Health, Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel, and accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS): 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018 / Telephone: (773) 714‑8880/ Fax: (773) 714‑8886/E-mail: info@naacls.org.
Bachelor of Science w/ Specialization in Histotechnology (120 credits)
General Distribution
Core Courses (44 credits)
General distribution courses are needed to fulfill the degree requirements (refer to Catalog for course descriptions and requirements). In fulfillment of the distribution requirement, PHI-353 is required.
Each didactic course must be passed with at least the minimally acceptable grade of C or higher. Students must maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0.