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Histotechnology

in the School of Health Professions

The Histotechnology program prepares students for a challenging and exciting career as a histologic technologist.

The program offers three tracks leading to the Bachelor of Science degree:

Two-Year Track prerequisites (pdf)
One-Year Track prerequisites (pdf)
One-Year Professional Track prerequisites (pdf)

This baccalaureate program 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.

Administration

Dean: Shirley Richmond, Ed.D.

Program Director: Mark A. Bailey, M.A.

Education Coordinator: Toysha Mayer, D.H.Sc.

Medical Advisor: Stanley R. Hamilton, M.D.

View the complete roster of SHP educators

Accreditation

The Histotechnology program is accredited by and has conformed its curriculum to the standards published and monitored by the:

National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
5600 N. River Rd., Ste. 720
Rosemont, IL 60018-5119
Phone 773-714-8880
Fax 773-714-8886

Upon completion of the program, students will qualify for examination and certification from the Board of Certification of the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).

Clinical Affiliations

The program has developed affiliations with reference labs and medical institutions in Texas, so that students will develop expertise in a variety of settings and experience the breadth of opportunity available to a certified histotechnologist. During the clinical phase of instruction, training and supervision are provided in affiliated hospitals and clinical laboratories.

Applied Diagnostics
Harris Health System
Houston Medthodist Hospital
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
North Cypress Medical Center
Seton University Medical Center Brackenridge, Austin, TX
McGovern Medical School, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

A Career in Histotechnology

As a specialty in the field of medical laboratory sciences, histotechnology involves the application of theoretical knowledge and practical techniques to the preparation of tissue samples for microscopic examination by pathologists.

This rapidly growing specialty offers a variety of opportunities including advanced training and application in electron microscopy, histochemistry and flow cytometry. While most histologic technologists work in hospital or private histotechnology laboratories, some opt to join:

Research laboratories
Veterinary medicine laboratories
Medical schools
Industry
Government agencies

Histologic technologists with administrative and teaching skills serve in management, supervision and education. Those interested in computer technology can apply their laboratory knowledge in the development and management of laboratory information systems.

According to the salary survey conducted by the Department of Academic Affairs at MD Anderson Cancer Center, the salary range for a clinical histologic technologist is $43,000 to $62,000.