Health Careers: Histology
 

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Prerequisites

1. ACADEMIC STANDARDS

The following is a list of courses required for admission to this 3 quarter program.
These prerequisites must be met prior to the beginning of the program. If you have taken a comparable course at another accredited institution, submit official transcripts for evaluation so that these may be applied to your Columbus State Community College transcript.

The following course descriptions can be found at online at

http://www.cscc.edu/Programs/listing.asp

MULT 101: Medical Terminology
MATH 102: Beginning Algebra I
CHEM 113: Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry
BIO 261: Human Anatomy
Placement into ENGL 101 (You must demonstrate credit for ENGL 100 or your placement test results must show placement into ENGL 101.)
2.5 GPA

2. NON-ACADEMIC STANDARDS

  • Health Record: Completion of a current health record. This includes, among other things, current immunization for HBV. This is required before you may register for any Histology Clinical courses. Contact the health records office for the most current requirements at 614-287-2450.
  • Essential Functions: You must be able to meet the following additional criteria related to vision, speech, hearing, fine motor, and psychological skills
  • Background check: Clinical facilities require that a background investigation be completed before students are placed for a clinical experience. Contact the Public Safety department at 614-287-2525 for information on this.
  • 2 acceptable recommendations (see “Application”)
  • Online learning and computer skills assessment: go to http://global.cscc.edu/GettingStarted/readi.asp
  • ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: You must be able to meet the following:
    Vision
    Read charts, labels, graphs, materials with the aid of a microscope; discriminate colors, and record results
    Speech and Hearing 
    Communicate effectively using standard English, and assess non-verbal information
    Fine Motor Skills
    Skills necessary to operate instruments including a microtome, and manipulate tools
    Psychological Skills
    Possess the emotional health required to utilize full intellectual abilities.
    Recognition of emergency situations and take appropriate actions