Program Description
The Histologic Technology Program trains students to become histotechnicians to provide clinical support to pathologists and researchers. Application of technical expertise in processing body tissues for microscopic examination is emphasized, including frozen section assistance, embedding, microtomy and special staining techniques. The Histologic Technology Program includes both certificate and associate degree pathways.  Please review these resources to learn more about the histology profession (Resources).

Program Accreditation   

The college is seeking program accreditation for the Histologic Technology (HT) program through the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) which is located at 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL  60018, or phone number 773-714-8880.  The program has earned 'serious applicant status' effective May 6, 2009.

Employment Outlook
The program provides education and training for employment in various medical and bioscience laboratories. According to regional salary survey information, Histologic Technicians earn approximately $14-$24 per hour.

Program Cost
The cost of the program, not including prerequisite courses, is approximately $2,400 which includes tuition, course fees, books, and drug screening costs. 

Program Schedule and Length
The eight-month, hybrid program begins in late March and ends in the middle of December. Didactic courses and student lab are scheduled on Saturdays from 9:00am - 3:30pm. The hybrid, didactic courses are offered on the Caris Diagnostics Laboratory campus from 9:00am-12:00pm and the student laboratory is scheduled at this local pathology laboratory from 1:00-3:30pm. The clinical practicums are scheduled Monday through Friday, during dayshift hours, and average 10 hours per week.

Program Mission Statement

The Histologic Technology program delivers high quality instruction to develop highly skilled and ethical histotechnology providers.  We are committed to professional growth, lifelong learning, and service to the community.

Program Goals

1. Provide an educational program that meets the standards of the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) and promotes successful attainment of national certification.

2. Educate and train students who will demonstrate ethical and professional conduct in all professional endeavors.

3. Establish a curriculum to meet the needs of the histologic technology community, serves the needs of a cultural diverse community, and ensures clinical experiences provide access to current trends and technology.

4. Promote professional and personal excellence among students, faculty and staff, and encourage lifelong learning.

5. Provide respectful, innovative, and active learning opportunities facilitated by faculty current in teaching methodologies and innovative instructional technologies.

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"I appreciate the Histology program at Phoenix College because it allows me to continue working full time while going to school.  Thank you for accepting me into the Histology program, it has been a life changing event." Histology Student Rebecca Alexander, Sept. 2007