Overview
The Histology Technician Program (also known as Histotechnician, Histopathology Technician and Histopathology Apprentice) provides education and training in the techniques and technology to diagnose diseases at the cellular level. Resident training occurs at the METC with clinical training occurring in Medical Training Facilities (MTF) in the San Antonio, Texas area. The program prepares the student to exercise judgment and accept responsibility in performing diagnostic procedures in the care of patients. Education includes, but not limited to: grossing tissue, embedding and sectioning blocks, staining and cover slipping slides, assisting in necropsies, and assisting in administrative tasks. The program enjoys programmatic accreditation with the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). Students are certified upon program completion by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
Accreditation or Related Information:
The Histotechnician program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (WWW.NAACLS.ORG).
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
5600 N. River Rd., Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018-5119
Telephone: 773-714-8880 FAX: 773-714-8886
Credentialing Information: Histotechnician students are certified upon program completion by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). To be eligible for the certification examination, an applicant must satisfy the requirements, and successful completion of a NAACLS- accredited Histotechnician program within the last five (5) years.
This program holds specialized national accreditation that is maintained through the Medical Education Training Campus (METC).
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