The 3 quarter histology certificate program is designed to satisfy eligibility requirements for the Histotechnician certification examination offered by the American Society for Clinical Pathology. The program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, 8410 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 670, Chicago, IL 60631-3415. Phone: 773-714-8880.

The curricular structure provides online lecture access for students while requiring placement into a clinical facility for laboratory experience (“Clinical Practicum”) that correlates with each online course. See the link “Histology Certificate Plan of Study” for the course sequence.

Description of the Profession

Follow this link to American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) and to the National Society for Histotechnology to learn more about this profession. These links will describe for you what histotechnicians do on the job, job opportunities, opportunities for advancement and more.