Students enrolled in the certificate program must have an associate degree or higher and take the MLT courses listed under the last two semesters of the Histologic Technology Degree Program of Study.
The Histology Certificate is a two to three semester program for qualified individuals seeking an opportunity in the pathology field. Graduates of the AAS and Certificate programs are eligible to take the National Registry exam for Histologic Technician (HT) certification. Histologic Technicians have a wide range of job opportunities including hospitals, independent laboratories, academic and pharmaceutical research, dermatology practices, crime labs, forensics and histology sales.
The curriculum is designed to develop the student’s knowledge and ability to perform hands-on applications in a histology laboratory. Most of these applications are performed on tissue specimens, both human and veterinary.
Histologic Technicians are responsible for all aspects of tissue preparation and work closely with pathologists to help them diagnose disease processes. Because each specimen is unique and usually un-reproducible, great care and skill is demanded of all Histologic Technicians.
Admission to the certificate program is open to all individuals who meet the requirements.
Graduates of the AAS and Certificate programs are eligible to sit for the National Registry Exam administered by the Board of Registry (BOR) through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
Albany State University recommends the following course track for transfer students. If you would like to use a different track, please contact your Online Support Specialist.
Pre-requisite: Admission into the Histologic Technician program Co-requisite: None
This course emphasizes the introductory study of basic histology. Structure and identification of tissue systems and organs is emphasized at the cellular level. The laboratory component is structured to enhance the student’s knowledge of certain histological preparations of human and veterinary tissue. Identification of images is achieved through virtual microscopy.
Course Requirements:
Online quizzes, assignments, and discussion posts
Basic knowledge of computers and computer applications
Students must have the knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
Pre-requisite: Admission into the Histologic Technician program. Co-requisite: MLTS 1310W
The course is a laboratory component complementary to MLTS 1310W. It is utilized to develop entry level skills required to perform non-staining histological procedures.
Course Requirements:
Online quizzes, assignments, and discussion posts
Basic knowledge of computers and computer applications
Students must have the knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
Pre-requisite: MLTS 1300 and admission into the Histologic Technician program. Co-requisite: MLTS 1310L
This course emphasizes some of the competencies required to perform routine histological procedures. These would include tissue fixation, principles and application of microtomy, embedding techniques, laboratory operations, decalcification, solution preparation and processing.
Course Requirements:
Online quizzes, assignments, and discussion posts
Basic knowledge of computers and computer applications
Students must have the knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
The course is a laboratory component complementary to MLTS 1320W. The laboratory component of the course is utilized to develop skills required to perform routine and special stains. Students will identify and provide clinical correlation of routine and special stains.
Course Requirements:
Online quizzes, assignments, and discussion posts
Basic knowledge of computers and computer applications
Students must have the knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
Pre-requisite: MLTS 1310W0 and admission into the Histologic Technician program. Co-requisite: MLTS 1320L
This course emphasizes the fundamentals and clinical significance of routine and special histological staining procedures. The student will differentiate between different classes of special stains performed in a histology laboratory.
Course Requirements:
Online quizzes, assignments, and discussion posts
Basic knowledge of computers and computer applications
Students must have the knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
Prerequisites: MLTS 1300, MLTS 1310w, MLTS 1320w, MLTS 1310L, MLTS 1320L, and MLTS 1330 or permission of the program director. Co-requisite: None
This course is the practicum designed to enhance and refine techniques taught in the first semester. Students are required to complete at least 300 clinical hours in an approved affiliate histology laboratory. Orientation to departmental and institutional policies and procedures is required.
Course Requirements:
Basic knowledge of computers and computer applications
Seminars in Histology: Various professional topics are presented for discussion including board exam reviews, professionalism, laboratory information systems and management principles.
Course Requirements:
Basic knowledge of computers and computer applications
The following program details are intended to help you make an informed decision about the college that’s right for you.
Table of Completion Rates
Tuition and Fees Information Table
Tuition & Fees as of July 30, 2018
Tuition
$2,124
Institutional Fee
$225 / per semester
Technology Fee
$65 / per semester
This program is designed to prepare graduates to pursue a job in this field or related fields. Although career and professional development services are available to students and graduates, finding a job is the individual responsibility of the student. We do not guarantee that any student will be placed in any particular job, or at all.