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Histotechnician Certificate

Acquire the skills needed to influence diagnosis of tissue abnormalities and diseases.

Learn skills and knowledge in a vital medical field with relevant coursework plus hands-on professional training. This online certificate program allows you to advance your career in as little as two semesters.

Program type:
Certificates/Programs - Undergraduate
Format:
Online
Est. time to complete:
9 months
Credit hours:
19

Why earn your histology technician certification online?

Professional Program Application Deadlines
Fall:
June 1
Spring:
Nov. 1
Summer:
March 1

Admitted UND students can apply to the HT program after meeting program-specific admission criteria.

If you're an international student, refer to the international application process for deadlines.

With this online certificate, you'll gain the skills needed to assist in clinical research or medical diagnoses. This certificate is for both students already in a lab setting interested in advancing their career and for students looking to enter the histotechnology field. All the graduates are eligible for the HT ASCP board exam and, if applicable, the HTL ASCP board exam.

  • All courses delivered by UND faculty.
  • No requirement to attend UND on campus.
  • Laboratory skills learned at a clinical affiliate.

Histology Technician Certificate Online Program

  • Take flexible on-demand online courses delivered by highly-regarded UND faculty.

  • Get a special flat rate tuition that is the same regardless of your state of residency.

  • Work in the histotechnology field while earning your certificate.

  • Earn your histotechnician certificate in as little as 9 months.

  • UND's online histotechnology certificate is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) at 5600 N River Rd Suite 720, Rosemount, IL 60018.

  • Complete online coursework from UND along with a clinical practicum at an affiliated clinical site. You are responsible for securing a clinical site prior to acceptance to the program.

What can you do with histology technician certification?

Histologists, also referred to as Histotechnicians (HT) and Histotechnologists (HTL) are highly specialized medical laboratory professionals, who play a crucial role in healthcare by turning tissue samples into microscopic slides.  

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

Completing UND's accredited histotechnician/histotechnologist program will help you enter this profession and work toward certification. Certification is voluntary, but will make you more competitive in the job market, and indicate that your skills and knowledge meet the national standards promoted by the National Society for Histotechnology.

Online Histotechnology Certificate Courses

HT 360. Histopathology Laboratory Theory. 3 Credits.

This course presents an overview of topics related to histology laboratory operations and an introduction to histology laboratory management. Prerequisite: HT program students only. F,S,SS.

HT 362. Histotechniques I. 3 Credits.

This course is the introduction to the fundamental techniques, including fixation, processing, instrumentation, and solution preparation. Cytoplasmic, nuclear, carbohydrate, and amyloid staining will be presented. Prerequisite: HT program students only. F,S,SS.

HT 367. Histology Practicum I. 5 Credits.

Communication skills, attitude and work performance will be evaluated. The skills involved will emphasize the fundamental techniques including fixation, specimen processing, instrumentation, sectioning and staining with emphasis on the Hematoxylin and Eosin stain. Prerequisite: HT program students only. Corequisite: HT 362. F,S,SS.

HT 363. Histotechniques II. 3 Credits.

This course is the continuation of the fundamental techniques of histology, including muscle and connective tissue, nerves, microorganisms, pigment, minerals, cytoplasmic granules, immunohistochemistry, and enzyme histochemistry. Prerequisite: HT program students only. F,S,SS.

HT 368. Histology Practicum II. 5 Credits.

Individual assignments in an accredited histology lab. Emphasis on refining skills learned in Histology Practicum I, staining procedures and tissue identification. Prerequisite: HT program students only. Corequisite: HT 363. F,S,SS.

Online Histotechnician Certificate

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Flexible Online Histotechnician Certificate Classes

With asynchronous classes, you do not attend class at a set time. If you need to balance work, family and other commitments, this flexible format allows you to learn anywhere at any time.

Depending on your instructor, you’ll learn online through:

  • Lesson modules
  • Streaming video content
  • Virtual libraries
  • Posted lectures
  • Online simulations

There will be times when you interact with your instructor and classmates through online discussion boards, polls and chat rooms.

Your learning revolves around materials that can be accessed on your own time within a set time frame. However, this is not a self-paced course. You’ll have structure and deadlines.

Top-Tier Histotechnician Certificate Online

Over a third of UND's student population is exclusively online; plus, more take a combination of online and on-campus classes. You can feel reassured knowing you won't be alone in your online learning journey, and you'll have resources and services tailored to your needs.

No matter how you customize your online experience, you’ll get the same top-quality education as any other on campus student.

  • Same degree: All online programs are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Your transcript and diploma are exactly the same as our on-campus students.
  • Same classes: You’ll take courses from UND professors, start and end the semesters at the same time and take the same classes as a student on campus.
  • Real interaction: You can ask questions, get feedback and regularly connect with your professors, peers and professionals in the field.
  • Your own academic advisor: As an invaluable go-to, they’re focused on you, your personal success and your future career.
  • Free online tutoring: We're here to help you one-on-one at no cost. Plus, get access to a variety of self-help online study resources.
  • Unlimited academic coaching: Need support to achieve your academic goals or feeling stumped by a tough course? We'll help with everything from stress and time management to improving your memory to achieve higher test scores.
  • Full online access: Dig into virtual research at UND's libraries. Improve your writing skills with online help from the UND Writing Center. Get online access to career services, veteran and military services, financial services and more.
  • 24/7 technical support: UND provides free computer, email and other technical support for all online students.
  • Networking opportunities: Our significant online student population means you’ll have a large pool of peers to connect with. UND has numerous online events and activities to keep you connected.

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