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Histotechnology

Histotechnicians (HT) are members of the laboratory team who prepare specimens for research or medical diagnosis by pathologists.

8.95%

Average position vacancy rates for HTs nationwide

57000$

Average starting salary for HTs right out of college (Reference: ASCP's 2019 Wage Survey of Medical Laboratories in the US)

HTs work to process tissues that have been sampled during a wide variety of medical procedures. Fine motor skills are used to cut the tissue into very thin slices, mount tissue onto microslides, and stain them with special dyes using laboratory instruments. These techniques make the specimen details visible to the pathologist under the microscope. Examination of tissue sections allows for the detection of disease and aids in directing the course of treatment for patients.

HTs frequently work under pressure to deliver results while a patient is in surgery. They work with fragile, delicate tissue specimens, laboratory instruments, knives, chemicals, and glass slides. A HT must value precision and be comfortable working with equipment and test processes that require careful monitoring. Traits of a successful HT include: hand eye coordination, a positive attitude, organizational skills, the ability to solve problems, and college-level knowledge in sciences.

Histotechnology professionals work in hospitals, for-profit laboratories, clinics, public health facilities, and industry. Additional opportunities may be available in research, education, veterinary pathology, marine biology, and forensic pathology.

HT Program Outcomes

 

2018-19

GRADUATES

2019-20

GRADUATES

2020-21

GRADUATES

2021-22

GRADUATES

GRADUATION RATE:

Percentage of students beginning the second half of the program that go on to successfully graduate.

*Minimum Standard - 70%

97% 100% 100% 100%

CERTIFICATION EXAM PASS RATE:

Percentage of Students passing the ASCP Board of Certification HT Exam within one year of graduation.

*Minimum Standard - 75%

85% 86% 93% 83%◊

 

 

 

 

EMPLOYMENT/PLACEMENT RATE:

Percentage of graduates that find employment (for those seeking it) or continue their education within one year of graduation.

*Minimum Standard - 70%

100% 100% 100% 100%◊

 

ASCP - American Society for Clinical Pathology: MLS - Medical Laboratory Science

*Rate Established by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) as a quality measure of its accredited programs

◊Not a final result; rate calculation currently in progress

Interested in Histotechnology?

If you are a student or institution who is interested in joining the HT program please contact: 

Kyleen Newman, MLS(ASCP)CM
Education Specialist, HT Advisor
kyleen.kinniburgh@UND.edu
701.777.2634

 

Histotechnology
SMHS Room E383
1301 N Columbia Rd
Grand Forks ND 58202-9037
P 701.777.5976
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