Histotechnician Training
AS Degree Histotechnology · Mt. San Antonio College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Natural Sciences Division
Biological Sciences Department
This 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.
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
Required Courses
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 1 | General Biology | 4 |
| orBIOL 4 | Biology for Majors | |
| orBIOL 4H | Biology for Majors - Honors | |
| ANAT 35 | Human Anatomy | 5 |
| CHEM 10 | Chemistry for Allied Health Majors | 5 |
| orCHEM 40 | Introduction to General Chemistry | |
| orCHEM 50 | General Chemistry I | |
| orCHEM 50H | General Chemistry I - Honors | |
| MICR 1 | Medical Microbiology | 4-5 |
| orMICR 22 | Microbiology | |
| HT 1 | Introduction to Histotechnology | 1 |
| HT 2 | Scientific Basics for Histotechnicians | 3 |
| HT 10 | Histology | 3 |
| HT 12 | Beginning Histotechniques | 5 |
| HT 14 | Advanced Histotechniques | 5 |
| HT 16 | Histochemistry and Immunohistochemistry | 4 |
| HT 17 | Work Experience in Histotechnology (Variable Unit Course. Four units required.) | 4 |
| HT 25 | Cellular and Molecular Biology for Histotechnicians | 3 |
| Total Units | 46-47 | |
Accreditation
The 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.
Contact:
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
5600 N. River Rd., Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018-5119
(773) 714-8880
(773) 714-8886 (fax)
Email-info@naacls.org
http://naacls.org/
Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:
- successfully pass the Histotechnician American Society for Clinical Pathology Exam (ASCP)
- be employed as a Histotechnician
- demonstrate superior technical skills
Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.