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Histotechnology Certification Program Online

Harford Community College offers the Certification Program in Histotechnology through the Department of Continuing Education & Training. It is designed for those who are currently employed in a laboratory setting and seeking an opportunity for professional development in the field of histotechnology. Using online instruction, the program provides students a self-paced course to which they have access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Students communicate with the instructor via email, telephone and regular mail.

In addition to coursework, students will spend significant time performing laboratory exercises. These exercises are performed in a laboratory where the student is employed. The clinical experience complements the online course material. Laboratory exercises are mailed to the instructor for grading and feedback. Students are expected to complete the course in 10 months.

Prerequisites

The student must be at least 18 years of age or older and a high school graduate (or equivalent) and must have successfully completed high school or college level courses in biology, chemistry, and math prior to entry into the program. Students need to be currently employed  in a pathology laboratory and secure a certified educational mentor (HT or HTL) for the laboratory coursework. The mentor will help clarify questions and keep the student focused while progressing through the program.

Policies

Enrollment is rolling. Students can enroll and start the program anytime. Once registration and payment are received, a password and directions on how to access the course will be sent to the students.

1. Quizzes and tests will be used throughout the course to measure comprehension and student progress. A number grade will be assigned based on 100 possible points. A = 90 –100; B = 80 – 89; C = 70 – 79; D = 60 – 69; F = below 60.

2. Laboratory projects will be graded as pass/fail. Projects that are failed have to be made up.

3. A minimum grade of 70% must be obtained to pass the course. Additionally, all laboratory projects must be completed satisfactorily.

4. The refund and withdrawal policy for the Harford Community College Histology Technician Certification Program is as follows: If a student drops the course prior to starting the program, a full refund will be given. Once a student starts the program, a 50% refund will be given prior to the completion of the first two lessons or until the student reaches one month into the program or course. After that, no refunds will be given. No official withdrawal is required except when a refund is due. If students need to take a break from their training, they must contact their instructor and collectively develop a plan for when and how to reenter the program. Students will not normally be allowed back into the program if they have stopped progressing in the course and have not previously discussed the stoppage with their instructor.

5. Although self-paced, students are expected to make reasonable and continued progression in the course. Target dates and project deadlines will be set by both the instructor and the student. If a student lags too far behind a reasonable pace, the instructor is expected to notify the student and work with the student to correct the slow progression. However, it is ultimately the student’s responsibility to complete the assignments and progress in the program.