Certificate in Histotechnology

The certificate program in histotechnology is a NAACLS accredited 24 credit hour, two semester program that provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to sit for the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) histotechnian (HT) or histotechnologist (HTL) certification exam. Students graduate with a Certificate in Histotechnology from Indiana University School of Medicine.

Histotechnology course lectures are provided online and available 24/7. Practicums are completed in the student’s local laboratory with flexible scheduling while completing a well-structured, sequential curriculum.

Designed to provide the health care system with individuals competent to conduct high-quality histologic procedures, the program provides students with the education experiences necessary to enter a career as a histologic technician and sit for the ASCP Board of Certification Histotechnician exam. The curriculum balances technical knowledge and clinical competence gained in the histology laboratory setting. Program faculty assist students in reaching their own professional goals by providing academic and occupational advisement.

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Application details

Prerequisites

Previous degree
- For HT (ASCP) certification eligibility: Applicants must hold an associate or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university. The degree must include 12 credit hours of chemistry and biology (combined). If these courses are not included within the degree, they must be taken in addition to the degree.
- For HTL (ASCP) certification eligibility: Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. The degree must include 30 credit hours of chemistry and biology (combined). If these courses are not included within the degree, they must be taken in addition to the degree.
Laboratory
- Access to a qualified training laboratory. Students typically are employed at the training site. However, the training site may take non-employed students. It is the responsibility of the prospective student to locate a facility to train in prior to applying to the program. Clinical sites vary based on need of the potential applicant. Please contact the program to check affiliation status or if you are interested in becoming a clinical training site.
Mentor
- Certified HT or HTL (ASCP) to serve as your mentor.
Meet all other university and program requirements for class selection