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Histology is the science dealing with the structure of cells and their formation into tissues and organs. Histotechnology is a structural science concerned with the demonstration of cellular change, chemical composition, and function of normal and abnormal tissue. Histology technicians (HTs) prepare sections of body tissue for microscopic examination by pathologists or other medical scientists. The histology technician freezes and cuts tissue, then mounts them on slides and stains them with special dyes to make them visible under the microscope. The tissue may be of human, animal, or plant origin. Prepared sections enable pathologists to identify signs of disease, illness, or malignancies in the body, as well as signs of normality or improvement.

The Harford Community College Online Histotechnology Certification program is a way for students to prepare for the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) national certification examination. Those who pass the exam are certified as Histology Technicians (HT). Certified HTs usually work in human health care, veterinary, industrial or research laboratories.

The Histology Program at Harford Community College is fully accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL, 60018, 773-714-8880.

Learn more about this highly sought-after credential. See The Online Program or contact us at HTonline@harford.edu or 443-412-2498.

Students need to provide the following information:

• A completed registration form
• A current email address
• Complete the following forms:
       New Clinical Affiliate Summary Sheet
       Clinical Facility Fact Sheet
       HCC/Histotechnology Affiliation Agreement
       Clinical Mentor Contact Information
• Copies of high school/college transcripts showing completion of biology, chemistry and math (unofficial transcripts are accepted)
• Payment (check, credit card, purchase order)
  Make check payable to Harford Community College; cost is $4495.
  Please mail your application materials and payment to:
  
  Histotechnology Online
  Harford Community College
  Continuing Education & Training
  401 Thomas Run Road
  Bel Air, MD 21015
   

Admission to the program is subject to approval by the administrative coordinator.

Students have two options for registration and payment:

Option 1:
Students may sign up for the entire program using just one course number. The cost for using this option is $4495.

Option 2:

Students may register for the course, pay ¼ down, and have the remaining balance spread over 4 monthly payments. The cost for this service is a one-time charge of $25. There is no interest due. To use this payment plan, please fill out the FACTS Tuition Payment Form. If making payment through the FACTS plan online, there is no need to send a copy of the payment form to HCC.   Remember to send HCC a completed course registration form or register online. Use the course number listed in the Noncredit Schedule of Classes. Simply indicate FACTS Tuition Plan in the payment section of the registration form.

     You may apply online by clicking here

 

Note:
Laboratories who register more than one student at a time will get a discount rate if they register students for the entire course. Please contact us at htonline@harford.edu or  443-412-2498 for directions on how to obtain this multi-student discount.

How long is the course?

Since this is a self-paced course, actual times will vary slightly for each student. Students must complete the  program in 10 months.

There is a ongoing enrollment; however, admission to the program is subject to approval by the administrative coordinator based upon review of all application materials and payment.  Once accepted, students can begin the course. An email will be sent to the student with a password and instructions on how to access the course.

Times will vary slightly for each student; most students should plan to spend about 20 hours per week on their coursework and clinical assignments.

Clinical is required and is designed to complement the online instruction. Students normally do their clinical assignments in the same laboratory where they work. Students will need a certified HT to agree to be their Educational Mentor. This mentor will review your work, verify completion of assignments, and help to keep you on track. Students normally mail clinical assignments to the instructor for grading.

There is a payment plan – students can pay 25% of the costs at registration, with the remaining balance spread over four equal monthly payments. There is no interest charged for this plan, but there is a one-time $25 processing charge.