Trains students to prepare thin sections of human tissue for microscopic examination.
Prepares students for entry-level employment as medical histology technicians in clinical, veterinary and research laboratories. This program also serves as a pathway for career advancement in specialized areas in the medical histotechnology profession.
The Medical Histology Technician Program stresses practical application and the development of job skills as well as medical histotechnology theory.
Designed to enhance students’ abilities to reason, understand and apply correct principles of medical histotechnology by teaching analytical and critical thinking skills, the Medical Histology Technician Program prepares students to sit for the National Board Certification Exam.
New entrants into the field, as well as incumbent workers who have not had the advantage of receiving a strong theoretical foundation, will find this course of study beneficial. Students will be involved in classroom/lab work for the first three quarters of the program with the remaining time spent in a clinical rotation.
Students are required to carry personal health/medical insurance throughout their clinical rotations. Quarterly insurance for students may be purchased; further information is available through the Advising and Counseling Office. No student will be allowed at a clinical site without proof of insurance.
Students pursuing an AAT or AAS-T degree must complete all college degree requirements prior to graduation. This includes courses that meet the requirements for diversity, computer literacy and the capstone project.
Program Accreditation: This program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences:
5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018, 773-714-8880
Physical Activity Requirement: Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time. Lift and move up to 50 lbs. Repetitive movements of shoulder, elbow, wrist and fingers.
Employability Requirements: Graduates are required to pass a national certification exam prior to employment. Students must pass a background check prior to being allowed to perform clinical rotations. Students are required to maintain immunizations and acquire an American Health Association CPR Healthcare Provider card.
Prerequisites: Before starting the program, students must have a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma.
In order to participate in the clinical aspect of the program, students must receive a "No Record On File" Report related to Crimes Against Persons on a criminal background check They must obtain CPR certification and must have current immunizations or laboratory verification of immune status, which could include, but is not limited to, Hepatitis B series, Tetanus/Diphtheria, Tuberculosis Test, Measles/Mumps/Rubella, and Varicella, as required by contracts with clinical facilities and CDC recommendations. Proof of immunizations is required by the last day of class in fall quarter, without exception. Students are required to carry personal health/medical insurance throughout their clinical rotations. Quarterly insurance for students may be purchased; further information is available through the Advising and Counseling Office. No student will be allowed at a clinical site without proof of insurance.
Note: This program requires that three of the general education courses be taken prior to beginning the HISTO course sequence. Therefore, BIOL& 175 CHEM& 110, and ENGL& 101 need to be taken prior to fall quarter when the HISTO courses begin.
| Course Number | Class Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL& 175 | Human Biology W/Lab | 5 |
| CAH 102 | Medical Terminology I | 5 |
| CAH 105CL | Computer Applications | 5 |
| CHEM& 110 | Chemical Concepts W/Lab | 5 |
| CMST& 220 | Public Speaking | 5 |
| ENGL& 101 | English Composition I | 5 |
| HISTO 105 | Orientation to the Histology Laboratory | 2 |
| HISTO 110 | Histotechnology I | 10 |
| HISTO 115 | Histotechnology Lab I | 5 |
| HISTO 120 | Histotechnology II | 10 |
| HISTO 125 | Histotechnology Lab II | 5 |
| HISTO 130 | Math Applications for Histology | 3 |
| HISTO 135 | Histotechnology III | 10 |
| HISTO 140 | Histotechnology Lab III | 5 |
| HISTO 145 | Immunohisto-Chemistry | 5 |
| HISTO 150CAP | Histology Internship | 10 |
| HISTO 160 | Histology Seminar | 5 |
| Technical Credits | 100 |
This course is an in-depth approach to body systems, emphasizing the relationship between structure and functions. This is a laboratory course appropriate for non-science majors or for students beginning study in life sciences.
Provides students with the basic techniques of medical word building using basic word elements. The class will be organized according to specific body systems and will include key terms and the introduction of anatomical, physiological, and pathological terms.
Provides training in the uses of Microsoft Windows and related programs, with an introduction to Electronic Health Records. Students will use computers to develop touch control and proper keyboarding and 10-key techniques.
An introduction to chemistry intended for non-science majors. This course looks at how models of atoms, bonding and the structures of materials provide an understanding of common chemical properties and reactions.
An Open Course Library class with inexpensive course materials. Assists students in developing real-world oral communication skills. Capture the dynamics of today’s business realities and see the benefits of effective communication. Selection of topics, library research, analysis, oral style, use of visual aids, and preparation and delivery of various types of speeches and oral presentations are included. The Internet, email, community interaction, and other practical tools support student learning and increase public speaking skills. Emphasis is placed on principles of cultural diversity.
Utilize the writing process to write clearly with consideration of audience, purpose, and tone, using standard grammar and punctuation conventions along with common discourse modes and patterns of organization. Read and process sources using independent and critical thinking skills, following established conventions for incorporating and documenting sources in writing.
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Introduces laboratory and chemical safety as well as universal precautions. Covers basic overview of standard histology instrumentation, quality-control procedures, specimen accessioning, record keeping, and documentation. Explores laboratory and personnel certification requirements.
Explores the theory and principles of fixation, processing, embedding, sectioning and cover slipping of tissue sections.
Explores work in a simulated histology laboratory on campus. Students will participate in hands-on training in basic grossing techniques, as well as in-depth training in processing, embedding and cutting tissue sections. Students will also learn to identify basic tissue structures using a light microscope.
Covers and expands upon the knowledge and skills learned in Histotechnology I. Students will begin to learn the theory and principles of hematoxylin and eosin staining, as well as the basic principles and procedures of carbohydrate stains.
Expands upon the knowledge and skills learned in Histotechnology Lab I. Students will continue to increase their skills in embedding and tissue sectioning, including the cutting and staining of frozen tissue specimens. Students will learn to do carbohydrate and Amyloid stains.
Introduces laboratory mathematics, with an emphasis on solution preparation.
Covers theory and techniques learned in Histotechnology I and II. Students will study more complicated special stains, focusing on methods used for microorganisms, pigments, minerals, the nervous system, connective tissue, and muscle stains.
Expands upon the knowledge and techniques learned in HistoTechnology Lab I and II. Students will perform more complicated special stains focusing on methods used to demonstrate microorganisms, pigments, and minerals. Students also perform special stains commonly run on brain, muscle and connective tissue.
Covers basic immunohistochemistry theory and techniques.
Covers the clinical phase of working in an affiliated histology laboratory. The staff of the affiliated laboratory directly supervise students. A report of “No Record On File” related to crimes against persons from the Washington State Patrol is required for participation in this class.
Covers what students have learned while working in an affiliated histology laboratory. Students will also review for their certification exam.
| Course Number | Class Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Course Requirements | 100 | |
| Math for Health Care Professionals or Any 100-Level Math Class | 5 | |
| General Psychology (or other social science or humanities class) | 5 | |
| COLL 102 | College Success for All | 3 |
| Total Credits | 113 |
| MAT 103 | Business Mathematics | 5 |
| MAT 104 | Introductory Computer Mathematics | 5 |
| MAT 105 | Mathematics for Industrial Professionals | 5 |
| MAT 106 | Math for Electronics | 5 |
| MAT 108 | Math for Health Occupations | 5 |
| MAT 110 | Math for Non-Science Majors | 5 |
| PSYC& 100DIV | General Psychology | 5 |
College Success for All prepares students for success at Clover Park Technical College and beyond. This class is offered Pass/Fail utilizes CANVAS CPTC’s online learning management system to familiarize students with this learning environment. Designed to provide students with the basic skills to be successful in college, by developing connections with campus resources, faculty, staff and peers. The course includes 20 hours of classroom instruction and 20 hours of online and computer work. It includes, but is not limited to: study skills, learning styles, communication skills, time management, campus resources, test taking strategies, diversity and campus policies and procedures. This class also includes mandatory safety and FERPA training along with SALT component for financial planning.
| Course Number | Class Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Course Requirements | 100 | |
| 5 Credits of Quantitative Reasoning | 5 | |
| 10 Credits in Social Science, Humanities, or Science | 10 | |
| COLL 102 | College Success for All | 3 |
| Total Credits | 118 |
| MAT 110 | Math for Non-Science Majors | 5 |
| MATH& 141 | Precalculus I | 5 |
| MATH& 142 | Precalculus II, Functional Trigonometry | 5 |
| MATH& 146 | Introduction to Stats | 5 |
| MATH& 151 | Calculus I | 5 |
| PSYC& 100DIV | General Psychology | 5 |
| PSYC& 200 | Lifespan Psychology | 5 |
| PSY 210 | Psychology of Adjustment | 5 |
| PSYC& 220 | Abnormal Psychology | 5 |
| SOC& 101DIV | Introduction to Sociology | 5 |
| ART& 100 | Art Appreciation | 5 |
| MUSC& 105 | Music Appreciation | 5 |
| ASL& 121 | American Sign Language I | 5 |
| BIOL& 160 | General Biology W/Lab | 5 |
| BIOL& 175 | Human Biology W/Lab | 5 |
| BIOL& 241 | Human A & P 1 | 5 |
| BIOL& 242 | Human A & P 2 | 5 |
| CHEM& 121 | Intro to Chemistry | 5 |
| CHEM& 131 | Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry | 5 |
| GEOL& 110 | Environmental Geology with Lab | 5 |
| PHYS& 114 | General Physics I w/Lab | 5 |
| ECON 101 | Principles of Economics | 5 |
| ECON& 201 | Microeconomics | 5 |
| ECON& 202 | Macroeconomics | 5 |
College Success for All prepares students for success at Clover Park Technical College and beyond. This class is offered Pass/Fail utilizes CANVAS CPTC’s online learning management system to familiarize students with this learning environment. Designed to provide students with the basic skills to be successful in college, by developing connections with campus resources, faculty, staff and peers. The course includes 20 hours of classroom instruction and 20 hours of online and computer work. It includes, but is not limited to: study skills, learning styles, communication skills, time management, campus resources, test taking strategies, diversity and campus policies and procedures. This class also includes mandatory safety and FERPA training along with SALT component for financial planning.