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Histotechnology Histotechnologists perform a variety of diagnostic and research procedures in the anatomic sciences. The histotechnologist processes, sections and stains tissue specimens that have been removed from humans or animals by biopsy, surgical procedures or autopsy. These procedures allow for the routine and special identification of bacteria, fungi, cancer and tissue structure abnormalities for diagnosis by a pathologist. Special techniques utilized by the histotechnologist include muscle enzyme histochemistry, electron microscopy, immunofluorescence and immunoenzyme procedures, and molecular pathology (including in situ hybridization and image analysis). Individuals interested in a career as a histotechnologist must have a keen interest in science and mathematics. These professionals also must have patience, precision, fine manual dexterity and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Patient contact is limited. Specialization in Histotechnology The professional education component of this specialization is through the William Beaumont Hospital School of Histotechnology (http://www.beaumonthospitals.com/alliedhealth). This program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). Students may apply for specialization standing in histotechnology after completing the preprofessional program. The first two years consist of the MLS core curriculum. Application to the hospital-based internship is made during the winter semester of the sophomore year (typically an April 15th deadline). Acceptance into the internship program is competitive and is based on grade point average, personal interview and letters of recommendation. Students will be notified by June of their acceptance into the clinical program. The junior year consists of the prescribed professional course requirements at Oakland University, and the clinical program in Histotechnology at William Beaumont Hospital fulfils the senior year academic requirements (see major checklist for complete list of required courses). In addition to academic prerequisites, the Histotechnology Program has specified non-academic criteria (technical standards) that all applicants are expected to meet in order to participate in the program and professional practice. For specific information on Admission Requirements, Application Procedures, and Selection Criteria, visit the William Beaumont Hospital Schools of Allied Health web site: https://www.beaumonthospitals.com/sah or contact Peggy A. Wenk, BA, BS, HTL(ASCP) SLS Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the certification exam for Histotechnologists (HTL) administered by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Registry (http://www.ascp.org/certification/CertifyingExaminations/) For more information on the career of Histotechnology or educational programs, contact: National Society for Histotechnology American Society for Clinical Pathology National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
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