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Specialization in Histotechnology

Our students can choose one of three routes to become a Histotechnologist

  • BS in Clinical Laboratory Sciences with a Specialization in Histotechnology
  • Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Histotechnology (10-month program)
  • MS in Clinical Laboratory Sciences with a Specialization in Histotechnology (12-month program)

This degree/certificate program is designed to be as flexible and as convenient as possible to provide a schedule that allows students to continue maintaining personal and professional responsibilities while earning their degree/certificate in Histotechnology.

The Histotechnology specialization provides intense training in histotechnology through a combination of lectures, hands-on laboratory experience and clinical internships.

The mission of the Clinical Laboratory Science program with Specialization in Histotechnology is to provide our graduates with skills that will allow them to apply scientific knowledge and collaborate with others using verbal, written and technological skills inherent to health care. We provide students the tools they need to engage in professional practices that adhere to the concepts of integrity, ethics, life-long learning and patient advocacy. This mission aligns with the goals of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at 51²Ö¿â

Preparing You for ASCP Certification

Students graduating from the Histotechnology specialization are eligible to sit for the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) HT and HTL certification examination.* This certification is recognized throughout the country as well as internationally.

Internships

The program includes a five-month internship at clinical affiliate sites throughout Florida. The internship provides practical hands-on experience that prepares the student for a career as a histotechnologist.

  • Baptist Health South Florida, Miami FL
  • Bethesda Hospital, Boynton Beach FL
  • Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Boca Raton FL
  • Broward General Hospital, Fort Lauderdale FL
  • Cleveland Clinical Florida, Weston FL
  • GastroHealth, Miami FL
  • Holmes Regional Medical Center, Melbourne FL
  • Integrated Regional Labs East, Deerfield Beach FL
  • Integrated Regional Labs West, Largo FL
  • Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami FL
  • Memorial Regional Hospital, Hollywood FL
  • Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach FL

Accreditation

National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
5600 N River Rd, Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018
Telephone: 773-714-8880; Fax: 773-714-8886
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Note: Completion of a NAACLS-accredited program allows for certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). Please note that certification agencies may change the qualifying requirements; it is your obligation to meet those requirements.

Board Pass Rate

2021

2022

2023

89%

90%

100%

Retention Rate:

2021

2022

2023

89%

100%

100%

Placement Rate (Found employment in the field/continued education) within one year of graduation:

2021

2022

2023

89%

86%

100%

The granting of the degree or certificate is not contingent upon the student passing any type of external certification or licensure examination.

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