Histotechnology, Undergraduate Certificate
Course Delivery: 100% Online
Total Credits: 24
In-State Tuition Per Credit: $223.50
Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $223.50
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Certificate Overview
Your IU Online Undergraduate Certificate in Histotechnology will prepare you for a career in tissue labs and will help you develop the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to work with cellular tissue. You’ll also learn to conduct research, instruct others, and utilize histological technology to diagnose and treat diseases.
You’ll graduate with an Indiana University certificate respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere. Plus, you’ll enjoy personalized support services throughout your academic journey.
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
- Access to a qualified training laboratory
- A certified histotechnologist or HTL (ASCP) at the qualified training laboratory to serve as a mentor
- Hold an associate degree or above with a minimum of 12 credits in chemistry and biology (combined)
- Met all other admissions requirements
To apply to this program:
- Complete a Program Assessment Form. When completing this form, you will be asked to upload a copy of all previous college or university transcripts (unofficial versions are accepted at this stage of the process). The program will evaluate your academic background and design a degree completion plan for you.
- NOTE: After the review of your Program Assessment Form and prerequisites the histotechnology program will provide you with a University Application Approval Letter, you may then apply to the university. The approval letter will provide instructions for the university application process, as well as supplemental program forms.
Application Dates
Fall Semester:
Priority first-year deadline: June 1
Priority transfer deadline: July 1
Your IU Online Undergraduate Certificate in Histotechnology prepares you for a career as a histologic technician or histotechnician in:
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Dermatopathology labs
- Urology labs
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Public health facilities
- Industrial research labs
- Veterinary pathology labs
- Marine biology labs
- Forensic pathology labs
| Year of Graduation | Number Enrolled | Number Graduated | Graduating % | Attrition % | ASCP BOC Pass Rate % | Employment Rate % |
| 2020 | 42 | 42 | 100% | 0% | 85% | 100% |
| 2021 | 43 | 42 | 98% | 2% | 90% | 100% |
| 2022 | 47 | 47 | 100% | 0% | 88% | 100% |
| 2023 | 65 | 64 | 98% | 2% | 83% | 100% |
*The 2023 ASCP BOC one-year pass rates are incomplete as of the reporting date. Pass rates will be updated at the one-year mark
The IU School of Medicine Histotechnology Program at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis is fully accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
Mission Statement:
The National Accreditation Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) is committed to being the premier accreditation agency for ensuring the advancement of education in clinical laboratory sciences and related health care disciplines provided by domestic and international programs.
Vision Statement:
Medical laboratories preferentially seek graduates of NAACLS programs to assure quality, value, innovation, and safety for healthcare consumers.
Values:
Quality
Education
Innovation
Collaboration
Peer Review
Global Accreditation
Contact Information:
NAACLS 5600 N. River Rd, Suite 720 Rosemont IL 60018-5119; ph: 773.714.8880; fx: 773.714.8886; info@naacls.org
To earn the Undergraduate Certificate in Histotechnology, you must complete 24 credit hours.
You must hold an associate or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university. The degree must include 12 credit hours of chemistry and biology (combined) with a minimum overall GPA of 2.3 as well as a minimum 2.3 in these courses. If these courses are not included within the degree, they must be taken in addition to the degree.
You must have access to a qualified training laboratory. Laboratory training sites are located nationwide and may vary based on the students' and/or laboratories' needs. Students typically are employed at the training site, however, training sites may take non-employed students.
The laboratory must have a certified histotechnologist or HTL (ASCP) to serve as your mentor.
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PATH-H 211 | Histotechnology I | 3 Credits |
| PATH-H 212 | Histotechnology II | 3 Credits |
| PATH-H 213 | Histotechnology III | 3 Credits |
| PATH-H 214 | Histotechnology IV | 3 Credits |
| PATH-H 281 | Histotechnology Practicum I | 3 Credits |
| PATH-H 282 | Histotechnology Practicum II | 3 Credits |
| PATH-H 283 | Histotechnology Practicum III | 3 Credits |
| PATH-H 284 | Histotechnology Practicum IV | 3 Credits |
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