Histotechnology VS

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/29/2023
Next Re-Certification Date: 6/28/2024

Program Description

The histotechnology program of ECC provides a quality education which integrates general education and professional courses with hands-on experience to prepare graduates with the technical skills needed to work in a variety of histology laboratories. This curriculum in the Histotechnology Vocational Specialist Certificate is designed to be completed in nine months of full-time study and provides quick entry into this high demand field. Upon completion of this certificate, students are eligible to sit for a national certification exam administered by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP). Note: Criminal background checks and drug testing are required for all health professions programs. Students applying to the health professions programs must provide a valid social security number in order to complete the criminal background check required by clinical agencies and to take licensing/certification exams. Students demonstrating a positive background check or positive drug test will be denied admission to health professions programs. Students demonstrating a positive background check or positive drug test while enrolled in health professions programs will be dismissed from the program. Entrance Requirement: Grade of C or better in BIO 110 or equivalent, grade of C or better in MTH 098 or equivalent or appropriate score on the algebra placement test, grade of C or better in MTH 097 or equivalent or grade of C or better in two semesters of high school geometry or appropriate score on the geometry placement test and score in the 25th percentile or better in each section of the PSB-HOA exam.

Established in 2009

CIP: 51-1007 Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

Elgin Comm. College District #509

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Program Contact Info

1700 Spartan Drive
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 697-1000

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

American Society of Clinical Pathology

Quality Assurance

  • Industry Standard: Seeking accreditation from the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion

32 Weeks ( 440.00 Hours / 33.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$4,356.00
Books$1,781.00
Total Cost$6,137.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)

Application Procedure

All Histotechnology candidates must submit the following items to the ECC Record Office: ECC application for admission, health professions application, offical high school transcripts/GED scores and official transcripts from other colleges attended. Admission to this program is selective. Students may obtain applications for admission online at http://www.elgin.edu/enroll. Applications are reviewed in the order received, and candidates will be notified of their status.

Entry Requirements:

  • Drug/Alcohol Screening
  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Physical Exam

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Weekend Classes
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction

Performance Data

Program: Histotechnology VS

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/29/2023
Next Re-Certification Date: 6/28/2024

Program Description

The histotechnology program of ECC provides a quality education which integrates general education and professional courses with hands-on experience to prepare graduates with the technical skills needed to work in a variety of histology laboratories. This curriculum in the Histotechnology Vocational Specialist Certificate is designed to be completed in nine months of full-time study and provides quick entry into this high demand field. Upon completion of this certificate, students are eligible to sit for a national certification exam administered by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP). Note: Criminal background checks and drug testing are required for all health professions programs. Students applying to the health professions programs must provide a valid social security number in order to complete the criminal background check required by clinical agencies and to take licensing/certification exams. Students demonstrating a positive background check or positive drug test will be denied admission to health professions programs. Students demonstrating a positive background check or positive drug test while enrolled in health professions programs will be dismissed from the program. Entrance Requirement: Grade of C or better in BIO 110 or equivalent, grade of C or better in MTH 098 or equivalent or appropriate score on the algebra placement test, grade of C or better in MTH 097 or equivalent or grade of C or better in two semesters of high school geometry or appropriate score on the geometry placement test and score in the 25th percentile or better in each section of the PSB-HOA exam.

Established in 2009

CIP: 51-1007 Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist.

Provider Information

Elgin Comm. College District #509

View WIOA-approved programs

Visit provider website

Program Contact Info

1700 Spartan Drive
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 697-1000

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

American Society of Clinical Pathology

Quality Assurance

  • Industry Standard: Seeking accreditation from the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion

32 Weeks ( 440.00 Hours / 33.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$4,356.00
Books$1,781.00
Total Cost$6,137.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)

Application Procedure

All Histotechnology candidates must submit the following items to the ECC Record Office: ECC application for admission, health professions application, offical high school transcripts/GED scores and official transcripts from other colleges attended. Admission to this program is selective. Students may obtain applications for admission online at http://www.elgin.edu/enroll. Applications are reviewed in the order received, and candidates will be notified of their status.

Entry Requirements:

  • Drug/Alcohol Screening
  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Physical Exam

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Weekend Classes
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction