Histotechnology

Program Director
Mark A. Bailey, M.A.

Associate Program Director
Toysha Mayer, D.H.Sc.

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

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.

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.