2009 CCBC College Catalog

Histotechnology

Associate of Arts (A.A.) Degree in General Studies (Articulation)
to Harford Community College Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Degree in Histotechnology

This is a selective admissions program. Click here before continuing for more information.

Required Courses:
Credits
____BIOL 110 Biology I: Molecular and Cells
4
___ ENGL 101 College Composition I
3
 
General Education Electives: 
(Choose courses in each category from the list of approved General Education courses. One 3-credit General Education course must be a Diversity course.)
____Behavioral and Social Sciences

3

____Behavioral and Social Sciences
3
____Physical Science or Physics

3-4

____Arts and Humanities
3
____Mathematics (Recommended: MATH 135 or MATH 153)
3-4
____Health or Physical Education
3
Total General Education and Required Courses:
25-27
Program Requirements:   
____ALHL 115 Medical Terminology

3

____BIOL 220 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
4
____BIOL 221 Human Anatomy & Physiology II
4
____BIOL 230 Microbiology
4
____CHEM 121 General Chemistry I
3
____CHEM 122 General Chemistry I Lab
1
____CHEM 123 General Chemistry II
3
____CHEM 124 General Chemistry II Lab
1
____ENGL 213 Technical Writing
3

Total Program Requirements

26

 
Total Program Requirements at CCBC:
51-53
Required Courses at Harford Community College
____AHS 150 Histotechnology Practicum I
7
____AHS 151 Histotechnology Practicum II
7
____AHS 161 Histotechnology Seminar
1
Total Required at Harford:
15
Total Required for Degree:
66-68

Program Description:

Histotechnicians assist pathologists, physicians, and scientists in preparing tissues for microscopic examination. This program prepares graduates in the essential skills, techniques, and specialized competencies required for successful employment as a histologic technician.

The Histotechnician program at Harford Community College is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. Graduates are eligible to take the national certification examination given by the American Society of Clinical Pathology.

This program is articulated with Harford Community College. Students complete all science and general education requirements at CCBC. The clinical training component of the program will be provided on the Harford Community College campus and at various clinical sites throughout the metropolitan area. Students participating in this program will transfer credits to Harford Community College and must graduate in accordance with the accreditation requirements of the Histotechnician program. Students may apply for admission to the program and to Harford Community College online.

Admission to CCBC does not imply admission to Harford Community College or to the Histotechnology program at Harford Community College.

Admission Prerequisites:

Students are required to achieve grades of “C” or better in BIOL 220, Human Anatomy & Physiology I; BIOL 221, Human Anatomy & Physiology II, CHEM 121/122 General Chemistry I lecture and lab; and CHEM 123/124, General Chemistry II lecture & lab and an overall minimum GPA of 2.0 for all college courses completed.

CCBC School of Health Professions Policies: Students in the School of Health Professions are expected to conduct themselves according to an honor code, exhibit professional behavior, communicate effectively in English, provide proof of health insurance and immunizations, and participate in a criminal background check. They may be asked to submit to random urine drug testing at clinical sites.

Program Director:

Harford Community College
Laura Putland
Dean, Nursing and Allied Health Professions
410-836-4438 or lputland@harford.edu

Program Coordinator:

CCBC Essex:
Lois Simmons, M.Ed., MT (ASCP), SH
410-780-6406 or lsimmons@ccbcmd.edu