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  "college": "mt-san-antonio-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Histotechnology",
  "id": "histotechnology--histotechnician-training-degree",
  "name": "Histotechnician Training",
  "award": "AS Degree",
  "department": "histotechnology",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.mtsac.edu/programs/programsaz/histotechnology/histotechnician-training-degree/",
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      "markdown": "**Natural Sciences Division  \nBiological Sciences Department**  \nThis program provides on-campus and on-site technical training in the field of histotechnology, focusing on routine tissue sample preparation, routine and special stains, and techniques such as enzyme histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, and in situ hybridization. Training on campus will utilize samples routinely prepared in both clinical and research facilities. As part of their formal training, students of histotechnology will utilize materials to prepare graduates for the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) certification examination. Partnerships with local facilities will allow for work experience required for certification and provide further training for histotechnology students.\n\nThis degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:\n\n#### Required Courses"
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          "code": "BIOL 1",
          "title": "General Biology",
          "units": "4",
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIOL 4",
          "title": "Biology for Majors",
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          "connector": "or"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIOL 4H",
          "title": "Biology for Majors - Honors",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ANAT 35",
          "title": "Human Anatomy",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM 10",
          "title": "Chemistry for Allied Health Majors",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM 40",
          "title": "Introduction to General Chemistry",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM 50",
          "title": "General Chemistry I",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM 50H",
          "title": "General Chemistry I - Honors",
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          "connector": "or"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MICR 1",
          "title": "Medical Microbiology",
          "units": "4-5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MICR 22",
          "title": "Microbiology",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "HT 1",
          "title": "Introduction to Histotechnology",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "HT 2",
          "title": "Scientific Basics for Histotechnicians",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "HT 10",
          "title": "Histology",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "HT 12",
          "title": "Beginning Histotechniques",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "HT 14",
          "title": "Advanced Histotechniques",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "HT 16",
          "title": "Histochemistry and Immunohistochemistry",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "HT 17",
          "title": "Work Experience in Histotechnology (Variable Unit Course. Four units required.)",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "HT 25",
          "title": "Cellular and Molecular Biology for Histotechnicians",
          "units": "3",
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        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total Units",
          "units": "46-47"
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      "markdown": "### Accreditation\n\nThe Histotechnician Training program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). Students completing the AS degree, who also complete a BS degree, are eligible to sit for the American Society for Clinical Pathology HTL exam.\n\n**Contact:**  \nNational Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences  \n5600 N. River Rd., Suite 720  \nRosemont, IL 60018-5119  \n(773) 714-8880  \n(773) 714-8886 (fax)  \nEmail-info@naacls.org  \nhttp://naacls.org/"
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      "markdown": "### Outcomes\n\n**Program Learning Outcomes**\n\n_Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:_\n\n-   successfully pass the Histotechnician American Society for Clinical Pathology Exam (ASCP)\n-   be employed as a Histotechnician\n-   demonstrate superior technical skills\n\nReview Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program."
    }
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}