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Keiser University’s Associate of Science degree in Histotechnology prepares students to work as Histotechnicians in a variety of anatomic pathology laboratory settings. The Histotechnology program is designed to develop technical and intellectual skills as well as developing individuals with a commitment to quality patient care, a passion for the profession, and continued growth within the field. Students learn the core requirements of histotechnology including processing and embedding of surgically removed anatomic specimens and microtomy. Student will master routine and special staining techniques that make it possible to distinguish tissue components through microscopic examination.
The program is fully accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018-5119, (847) 939-3597. Students are encouraged to develop professional growth by participating as student members in professional societies such as NSH and FSH. Extracurricular activities include participation in local and state meetings.
The Histotechnology Program offers an Associate of Science Degree designed to facilitate the development of ethical, competent entry-level Histotechnicians. The Program emphasizes general histology disciplines, professional behaviors, technical skills training and life-long learning. Graduates are prepared to sit for the national certification examination administered by the American Society for Clinical Pathology and are eligible to be licensed by the State of Florida to practice Histology.
To receive an Associates of Science in Histotechnology, students must earn 67.0 credit hours. Program requirements are as follows:
| Histotechnology Major Courses (38.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Histology | 4.0 credit hours |
| Principles of Fixation | 4.0 credit hours |
| Cellular Biological Staining | 4.0 credit hours |
| Diagnostic Histology I | 4.0 credit hours |
| Immunohistochemical Staining | 4.0 credit hours |
| Tissue Identification | 4.0 credit hours |
| Diagnostic Histology II | 4.0 credit hours |
| Microtomy | 4.0 credit hours |
| Histology Externship I | 3.0 credit hours |
| Histology Externship II | 3.0 credit hours |
| Behavioral/Social Science (3.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Psychology | 3.0 credit hours |
| Sociology | 3.0 credit hours |
| Communications (3.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| Speech Communications | 3.0 credit hours |
| Computers (3.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Computers | 3.0 credit hours |
| English (3.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| English Composition I | 3.0 credit hours |
| English Composition II | 3.0 credit hours |
| Humanities/Fine Arts (3.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| American Literature | 3.0 credit hours |
| English Literature | 3.0 credit hours |
| Mathematics (3.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Algebra | 3.0 credit hours |
| Natural Science (11.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4.0 credit hours |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4.0 credit hours |
| General Chemistry | 3.0 credit hours |
Note: All major courses are sequential and must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher to advance to the next course.
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