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 Histotechnology
Certificate Program
What is Histotechnology?
Histotechnology is a structural science that incorporates elements
from anatomy, physiology, immunology and chemistry. Histotechnology
provides the means for studying histology, the science dealing with
the structure, function and chemical composition of cells of normal
and abnormal tissue. The histotechnologist prepares tissue
specimens for microscopic examination. Histologic techniques
utilize the chemical properties of both tissues and dyes to impart
color to particular tissue elements to aid identification and disease
diagnosis. [More:
basics of histotechnology]
Why study Histotechnology?
Histology is an applied laboratory science, whose practitioners are
in great demand in the current job market. A certificate in
Histotechnology provides intense training in histotechnology through
a combination of lectures, hands-on laboratory experience and clinical
internships. [More:
basics of human histology]
Admission to program.
The Certificate Program in Histotechnology admits a limited number
of students based on specific selection criteria. Applicants
must submit additional application materials to be approved for entry
into the Histology certificate program. Students will be evaluated
on the number of hours of college credit, and college grade point
average as calculated by SIUC. Students begin the professional
sequence each fall only. This certificate program requires the
successful completion of clinical internships. In accordance with
Federal and State guidelines, the clinical sites will require proof
of the following: vaccination for measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus,
TB, and Hepatitis B; current CPR card; and proof of completion of
HIPPA and blood-borne pathogens training. Affiliation sites
will also require students to undergo a criminal background check
and drug screening.
Program requirements for Certificate
in Histotechnology [SIUC
Undergraduate Catalog]
Most of the certification requirements can be completed with proper
selection of courses as University Core Curriculum substitutes and
by using elective courses to fulfill certification requirements.
Students are encouraged to discuss their interests with a departmental
representative to obtain additional information. In addition
to academic requirements, participation in clinical internships requires
proof of the following: vaccination for measles, mumps, rubella,
tetanus, TB, and Hepatitis B; current CPR card; and proof of completion
of HIPPA and blood-borne pathogens training. Affiliation sites
will also require students to undergo a criminal background check
and drug screening.
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| University Core Curriculum Requirements
[Core Curriculum]
41 hours |
| College of Science Requirements [College
of Science] |
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AH 105 (2) |
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BIOL 200a (4), or PHSL 201 (3), or AH 241 (4) |
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BIOL 306 (3), or PHSL 430 (3), or MICR 302 (3) |
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CHEM 200 & 201 (4+1) |
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CHEM 210 & 211 (4+1) |
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CHEM 140a,b (4+4), or CHEM 340 (3) |
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MATH 108 & 109 (3+3), or MATH 110 & 111
(3+4), or MATH 113 & 114 (3+4), or MATH 125 & 139 (4+3) |
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MICR 201 (4), or MICR 301 (4), or MSFS 256 (3) |
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PHSL 240a,b (4+4), or PHSL 301 (4), or PHSL 401
(5) |
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ZOOL 409 (4) |
| Histotechnology
Course Requirements |
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HTL 400
Practicum I (5) |
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HTL 401
Practicum II (5) |
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HTL 404
Internship I (6) |
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HTL 405
Internship II (6) |
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Contact:
Director: Maureen Doran
Office: Life Science III 2055
Phone: (618) 453-1584
E-Mail: mdoran@siumed.edu
Resource links:
American Society for Clinical Pathology
National Society for Histotechnology
Additional resources related to histology
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