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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 it on slides and stains it 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 improv ement.
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.
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