Histotechnician Certificate

Program Overview

This histotechnician certificate program provides a comprehensive foundation in laboratory methods, microscopy, and medical terminology. Students complete required courses in biology, chemistry, and histology, along with elective options in microbiology, anatomy, and disease mechanisms. The program prepares graduates for careers in healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and research laboratories.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Required Courses (43 hours):
• BI245 Lab Methods in Biotechnology (3)
• BI408 Biological Microscopy (4)
• CH184 General Chemistry I Lab (1)
• CH185 General Chemistry I Lecture (3)
• CH186 General Chemistry II Lecture (3)
• CH187 General Chemistry II Lab (1)
• HL113 Medical Terminology (3)
• MA116 Precalculus I (3)
• ZO451 Vertebrate Histology (3)
• XXxxx Independent Study/Externship (4)
• Elective Courses (8 hours):
• BI173/073 Cell & Organismal Biology (4) AND BI283/083 Genetics (4)
• BS113/013 Anatomy & Physiology I (4) AND BS114/014 Anatomy & Physiology II (4)
• Elective Courses (4 hours):
• BI310/010 Microbiology (4)
• BS240/040 Microorganisms and Their Human Hosts (4)
• Elective Courses (3 hours):

Careers:

• Histotechnicians prepare tissue samples for microscopic examination.
• They work in hospitals, clinics, and research laboratories.
• Histotechnicians may also work in the pharmaceutical industry or in forensic science.
• The histotechnician certificate can prepare you for a variety of careers in the healthcare field.