Histologic Technology (A.S.)
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)
Resources
Additional Costs/Fees: Drug screen, background checks, uniforms, physical and textbooks
This is a Limited Access program.
Degree:
Associate in Science (A.S.)
Credit Hours:
76 Credits
Online Program :
No
Program Code: 2262
Financial Aid Eligible :
Yes
hcic@fscj.edu
(904) 646-2300
Program Learning Outcomes
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 3-year Average |
ASCP Pass Rate* | 77% | 79% | 86% | 81% |
Graduation Rate* | 91% | 90% | 100% | 93% |
Placement Rate* | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
*from 2023 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.
Certifications/Licensing
This program enables the graduate to sit for the ASCP Histotechnician (HT) certification exam. Students who pass the HT (ASCP) exam will be eligible for Florida licensure in histology through the Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel, Department of Health.
Note: If you are considering employment in a state other than Florida, please visit https://www.fscj.edu/academics/license-disclose to determine if this program will meet the selected state’s requirements to sit for licensure or certificate testing.
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