Histologic Technician, Associate of Applied Science

The Histologic Technician A.A.S. Degree Program provides students with academic and practical training for job-entry skills in anatomic pathology.

Upon successful completion of the program, students receive an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Histologic Technician. The program is accredited by the

National Accreditation Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
5600 N. River Road
Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018

phone 773-714-8880, fax 773-714-8886 www.naacls.org.

Administrative Withdrawals

Students may be withdrawn from the program and/or from a clinical affiliate for lack of competence, if determined to post a threat to the health or safety of others; for failure to comply with the ASU Code of Conduct, or failure to comply with the policies of a clinical affiliate.

Drug Screen and Criminal Background Checks

Students may be subject to drug screens and criminal background checks as a requirement for participating in program activities. Students are also subject to drug screens requested at random or for probable cause.

Students may be prevented from participating in program activities until results are provided and they are approved for return to program activities.

Program Cost Requirements

Students in the AAS Histologic Technician Program are responsible for the following approximate expenses in addition to books, tuition and fees:

Program Costs
Item	Cost
Background Check	$50.00
Test Fee	$215.00
Liability Insurance	$18.00
Uniforms/lab coats	$150.00
Laboratory Supplies	$50.00
Special immunizations (HBV)	$200.00
Drug Screen	$100.00
Acemapp fees	$50.00
	$833.00*
*Estimate Only. This could be higher or lower depending on the items purchased.

Clinical Assignments

The ASU program director or designated staff will arrange clinical assignments with the program's approved affiliates for on-campus students only. Students must be prepared to travel to the clinical training facility.

Continuation in the Program

Students must make a grade of “C” or better in all Histologic Technician Program (MLTS) courses. A student can repeat a single course in which the grade is less than a “C.”

A student repeating a course in which an unsatisfactory grade was received will experience a delay in clinical placement granted the course is satisfactorily completed on the second attempt.

A student withdrawing from the program or a program course may be considered for admission in subsequent class(es) at the time of the next class selection.

Students absent from the program for a period exceeding one semester will be required to demonstrate prior course competency by exam or repeat for credit.

Students that fail more than one professional (MLTS) course, which includes the repeat of a course, will be dismissed from the Program and will not be allowed to return.

Histologic Technician Admission

Option I:

Admission to Albany State University
Prior college degree.
Coursework in Biology would preferably be Anatomy & Physiology. Acceptance of coursework will be at the discretion of the Program Director.
Program application required.¹

Option II:

This option is an alternative way to gain admission into the program.

Admission to Albany State University
Completion of all learning support courses.
Completion of college Algebra, Chemistry and Biology with a “C” or higher.
Completion of at least 35 hours of the general education requirements prior to admission.
Applicants must have a minimum overall college GPA of 2.5.
Program application required.¹

¹: Applications are available through the Program Director or in the Health Sciences office at Albany State University ASU West Campus. Applications are also available from the program homepage at: https://www.asurams.edu/academic-affairs/dchealthprof/docs/HT-Application.pdf

Application Deadline

MLT Application Deadline
Semester	Application Deadline
Fall	Early acceptance May 15
	Deadline June 30th
Spring	Early acceptance September 30
	Deadline November 30th

Selection

The Program Director will review the completed folders once applicants meet the general admission criteria for the program. Students for the program are selected from the applicants according to the following criteria:

GPA (cumulative or last 35-hrs)
Observation hours observed in a Histology Laboratory setting
Appropriate professional recommendations received (2)
Clinical Affiliation (online only)
Completed HT application

Applicants with the highest point accumulation are selected until the class positions are filled. Class size is 20 for the fall semester and 10 for the spring semester.

Additional Requirements

Students are required to submit a copy of a recent physical exam prior to program acceptance.
Students are required to meet the health requirements of the clinical affiliate to which they are assigned.
Students must have documented immunization to Hepatitis B.
Liability insurance is required upon enrollment in the program.
To satisfactorily complete the curriculum and to develop required skills the students must have:
1. Visual acuity (with or without corrective lenses)
  1. to observe and perform technical procedures;
  2. to identify and differentiate specimens, reagents and equipment;
  3. be able to see color
  4. to read laboratory manuals, procedures, policies, specimen labels and materials pertinent to professional practice:
2. Physical ability to manipulate laboratory instruments and equipment in a manner consistent with operational procedures;
3. Manual dexterity to operate laboratory equipment and use tools in a manner consistent with operational guidelines.

Freshman Year

Course List
Code	Title	Semester Hours
First Semester (13 hours)
ENGL 1101	English Composition I	3
BIOL 2411K	Human Anatomy/Physiology I	4
or BIOL 2251K	Anatomy and Physiology I
Humanities requirement (see footnote). ²		3
MATH 1111	College Algebra	3
Second Semester (14 hours)
BIOL 2412K	Human Anatomy/Physiology II	4
or BIOL 2252K	Anatomy and Physiology II
ENGL 1102	English Composition II	3
COMM 1100	Human Communications	3
or COMM 1110	Public Speaking
CHEM 1211K	Principles of Chemistry I	4
Third Semester (4-8 hours)		4-8
CHEM 1212K	Principles of Chemistry II ³
BIOL 2211K	Introduction to Microbiology
or BIOL 2260K	Foundations of Microbiology
Total Semester Hours		31-35

Sophomore Year for Fall Program Start

Course List
Code	Title	Semester Hours
Credit Hours from Freshman Year		35
Fall Semester (11 hours)
MLTS 1300	Introduction to Histology	3
MLTS 1310W	Histology I	3
MLTS 1310L	Histology I Lab	1
MLTS 1320W	Histology II	2
MLTS 1320L	Histology II Lab	1
MLTS 1330	Histology III	1
Spring Semester (14 hours)
MLTS 1340	Clinical Histology Externship	5
MLTS 1350	Histology V	2
MLTS 1360	Histology VI	1
POLS 1101	American Government	3
BUSA 2101	Survey of Computer Applications	3
Total Semester Hours		60

Sophomore Year for Spring Program Start

Course List
Code	Title	Semester Hours
Credit Hours from Freshman Year		31
Spring Semester (11 hours)
MLTS 1300	Introduction to Histology	3
MLTS 1310W	Histology I	3
MLTS 1310L	Histology I Lab	1
MLTS 1320W	Histology II	2
MLTS 1320L	Histology II Lab	1
MLTS 1330	Histology III	1
Summer Semester (6 hours)
MLTS 1350	Histology V	2
MLTS 1360	Histology VI	1
BUSA 2101	Survey of Computer Applications	3
Fall Semester (12 hours)
MLTS 1340	Clinical Histology Externship	5
CHEM 1212K	Principles of Chemistry II	4
POLS 1101	American Government	3
Total Semester Hours		60

¹: Courses are to be completed at an approved clinical affiliate for online students.
²: Humanities requirement may be met by taking any literature or appreciation course in the Humanities Area of the Core IMPACTS.
³: Students who start in the spring semester will take this course in their sophomore year.

NOTE: Students must score a C or higher in all Histologic Technician program courses (MLTS) in order to successfully complete each course. Satisfactory completion of the Albany State University NAACLS Accredited Histologic Technician Program provides the necessary qualifications for National Certification Examinations.

Depending on your enrollment status, you may be required to take ASU 1101, “First Year Experience.”