Program Description
The Program in Histotechnology conforms to the standards published and monitored by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) in order to qualify the student for examination and certification by the Board of Registry of the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). Note: Pages will open in a new browser window.
The year of study consists of lectures, demonstrations, and rotations through various hospital histopathology laboratories that provide experience in routine and specialized procedures. The program maintains an extensive collection of microscope and projection slides for use with lectures and independent studies.
Curriculum & Board of Registry Certification
The curriculum includes the following topics:
- Histotechniques Practicum I, II, and III
- Theory and Practice of Histotechniques
- Applied Chemistry I and II
- Theory of Special Staining I and II
- Immunohistochemistry
- Medical Terminology I and II
- Human Histology I, II, and III
Please see the Health Professions Student Catalog for more information about Board of Registry Certification and curriculum and course descriptions.
Why M. D. Anderson?
For more than 15 years M. D. Anderson has ranked among the nation's top two hospitals in cancer care, according to the "America’s Best Hospitals" survey published annually since 1990 in U.S. News and World Report. One of the models for federally designated comprehensive cancer centers, M. D. Anderson is internationally recognized for its exceptional strength in patient care, research, and educational programs.
M. D. Anderson's mission includes the diagnosis, treatment and research of neoplastic disease. Therefore, the quantity of tissue examined and the quality of preparation required provide an unlimited resource for the education of histologic technicians.
M. D. Anderson has been providing instruction in histologic techniques since 1949. Modern technological instrumentation, workspace, libraries and computers all facilitate the transmission of skills and knowledge.