Histologic Technician
About the Program
Histologic Technicians (HT), also known as Histotechs, play a crucial role in the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients. One of the primary functions of the histology lab is the diagnosis of cancer.
AWARD TYPES: Associate of Applied Science
AREA OF STUDY: Health Sciences
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HCC Coleman College continues to transform the lives of countless students every day. Learn more about K.L. Cao, Histologic Technician, Class of 2024, and get inspired to start your own rewarding career in healthcare!
Program Information
A Career in Histologic Technician
The histologic technician works with instruments to process, embed, and section tissue onto microscopic slides. Thereafter, the technician safely handles chemicals and dyes to perform tests on the sections to demonstrate pathological changes. Consequently, he or she must value precision and have good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. A graduate earns an Associate of Applied Science Degree and is eligible to be certified by the American Society of the Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) as a Histologic Technician. Today's Histologic Technician is employed in many diverse medical settings ranging from hospital, reference, research, forensic, or physicians' office laboratories. Other employment opportunities include working in medical businesses such as medical instrument technicians or medical supply industries. In addition, a graduate using the Associate degree could further their education by obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Histologic Technology.
Accreditation Information
The Histologic Technician Program is accredited with the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 N. River Rd.,Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018. Their phone number is (773) 714-8880.
Licensure/Certification Exam Results
The Histologic Technician program graduates licensures/certifications are issued by the nationally recognized American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP).
2022 Third-Party Licensure/Certification Exam Results
Occupational licensure and/or certification pass rates are reported by calendar year (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31). Results for the 2020 and 2021 calendar years are provided for comparison.
| Program/Aligned Award | Agency Standard | HCC Standard | 2021 Pass Rate (# Passed) | 2022 Pass Rate (# Passed) | 2023 Pass Rate (# Passed) | 2023 Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histologic Technician AAS | 75% | 75% | 71% (5) |
100% (9) |
100% (8) |
Exceeds Expectations |
Graduates & Retention
| Outcome Measures | 2019-2020 | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rates | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Attrition Rates | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Placement Rates | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
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1. Complete an information session
Learn more about the Histological Technician Program by completing an online information session.
The online information session is a mandatory requirement of the admission process.
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Histological Technician Admissions Guide3. Are you a current/former HCC student?
If you are currently/formerly a registered HCC student with a valid student ID number and preferred email address, please proceed to step 4.
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Histologic Technician