About Histotechnology
Histotechnology is a unique, specialized and highly important area within the medical laboratory sciences. Its focus is on the preservation of tissue and the preparation of microscopic slides for use by pathologists for patient diagnosis and treatment.
These tissues may be obtained from an operating room, clinic, doctor’s office, emergency room or a postmortem examination. Histotechnicians may also prepare frozen tissue sections that enable rapid diagnosis while a patient is still undergoing surgery.
Direct Pathway to Histotechnician Certification
Rockland Community College (RCC) and SUNY Cobleskill have collaborated to offer RCC students a direct pathway to earning a Histotechnician degree from SUNY Cobleskill. This partnership provides students with the opportunity to seamlessly transition into the field, with a blend of coursework delivered through RCC and online offerings from Cobleskill.
Program Details
- Seamless Transition: Complete pre-requisite coursework at RCC, then transfer to the histotechnician program at SUNY Cobleskill.
- Flexible Delivery: Mix of live classes at RCC and online courses through Cobleskill for added convenience.
- Hands-On Experience: Includes a 400-hour clinical rotation to provide practical training.
- Streamlined Process: Guaranteed acceptance and comprehensive academic support throughout the program.
SUNY Cobleskill’s Histotechnician Associate in Applied Science program is a two-year, 61-credit curriculum that provides students with the academic and technical skills necessary for entry-level employment in the field of Histotechnology.
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Degree Tracks
Histotechnician AAS through SUNY Cobleskill
Graduates are immediately eligible for national certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology and for New York State Licensure
The SUNY Cobleskill Histotechnology Program is a fully accredited institution by:
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
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Graduates of Rockland Community College are provided with a clear path to meaningful careers that meet the needs of businesses and industry in the communities we serve. Our students are trained in specific skills that are needed by employers, and guided through a career path that leads directly to workforce opportunities. With affordable tuition, students who begin their college careers at RCC are ready to meet the demands of the real world.
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At Rockland Community College, you are provided with a Student Success Team that will help you with your academic journey, career exploration, transfer planning, support service referrals, and more! Your Team includes your Dean, Program Director, Faculty Advisor, Student Success Advisor, Connection Center Counselor, Financial Aid Advisor, Peer Mentors, and if you’re involved in any of these special programs, your Athletics, Honors, TRiO, and Veterans Advisors. During your first semester, you will take an ‘Introduction to the School’ course that will outline the various College offices and departments that can help you on your path.
Career Outlook
Because there is currently a national shortage of trained Histotechnicians, excellent employment opportunities exist throughout the United States.
Job Roles
As in many other professions, histotechnicians’ salaries increase as they attain certification, state Licensure, additional education and/or extensive experience. With these further credentials, our graduates’ career options often include:
Histotechnologist, pathologist assistant (Master’s level), immunohistochemistry specialist, cytotechnology technician (Bachelor level), molecular pathologist, forensic medicine technician, medical or veterinary school staff
Industries
Some of the job settings in which today’s graduates find placements are:
Hospital laboratories, private physician offices, medical or veterinary schools, pharmaceutical companies
Careers
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians
Employment and wage data by occupation are based on the Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) survey, which collects information from approximately 51,000 businesses. bls.gov
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