Histologic Technology (A.S.)
Associate in Science (A.S.)
Program Code: 2262
This is a Limited Access program.
The Associate in Science (A.S.) in Histologic Technology degree is designed to train and educate competent, ethical, confident, entry-level clinical laboratory professionals in partnership with affiliated health care institutions through classroom and online learning. The program focuses on comprehension and mastery with clinical skill development to prepare graduates to become histotechnologists and histologic technicians who play an integral role in preparing tissue specimens for the microscopic diagnosis of disease.
Selected histologic technology courses are formatted for online courses, while others provide hands-on, in-person instruction. Students will be expected to perform in a professional manner during the campus and practicum phases and must have excellent coordination skills.
Industry Associations
- American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)
- College of American Pathology (CAP)
- National Society for Histotechnology (NSH)
- Florida Society for Histotechnology (FSH)
- Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel (BCLP)
- National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
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Additional Costs/Fees
Program Learning Outcomes
| 2019-2020 | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | 3-year Average |
ASCP Pass Rate* | 72% | 80% | 79% | 77% |
*from 2022 NAACLS Annual Report
| 2019-2020 | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | 3-year Average |
Graduation Rate* | 81% | 90% | 92% | 89% |
Attrition Rate* | 19% | 9% | 8% | 11% |
Placement Rate* | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
*from 2022 NAACLS Annual Report
If you are considering employment in a state other than Florida, click here to ensure the program curriculum meets the requirements to sit for licensure or certification testing in that state.
Accreditation
Florida State College at Jacksonville’s Histologic Technology A.S. program has received continuing accreditation status from:
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
5600 N. River Rd, Suite 720 Rosemont IL 60018-5119
ph: 773.714.8880; fx: 773.714.8886; info@naacls.org
Following a comprehensive review of the program’s compliance with established standards of excellence, NAACLS Board of Directors awarded the program continuing accreditation status until 2029.
If you are considering employment in a state other than Florida, click here to ensure the program curriculum meets the requirements to sit for licensure or certification testing in that state.