Student may complete all prerequisites for an Associate of Science degree in Histotechnology at IU Kokomo campus. There is also a Certificate program through IUPUI.

Length of Program One year of full-time certificate-level course work, or prior certification by the Board of Registry of the American Society for Clinical Pathology, plus additional time for completion of degree requirements. Students should aim to complete the course work in no more than five years from the time they first enroll in the program.

Structure of Program Designed for the employed histologist, the professional course work is offered by distance education. General-education courses may be completed at Indiana University or at other accredited colleges or universities. 

Design of Professional Curriculum Completion of the certificate-level course work (24 credit hours) is required before pursuit of the associate degree. Alternately, the previously certified HT (ASCP) may apply for special credit in lieu of completion of the certificate course work. Required general-education courses may be transferred from any accredited college or university, in accordance with university and school policy, or completed through the Indiana University School of Continuing Studies independent study courses. A minimum of 30 credit hours must be completed at Indiana University. The histotechnology capstone course, offered by distance education via Adobe Presenter and Adobe Connect web-conferencing, will be taken as the student nears degree completion.

Program Facilities the Histotechnology program office is in the IU Health Pathology Laboratory Building at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. Student’s access accredited course work by attendance at IUPUI or another college or university or through distance education offerings. 

Upon successful completion of all standard academic requirements established for this program, the graduate is entitled to receive a Certificate in Histotechnology from Indiana University. By virtue of the standards required by this program, the graduate is eligible to take the Histotechnician Certification Examination administered by the American Society for Clinical Pathology’s Board of Registry. The didactic and practical experience provided by the course of instruction should enable the graduate to accomplish the following objectives:

A. Technical Skill

1. Perform procedures of basic histologic laboratory techniques, instrumentation, and problem solving at entry-level competency.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of general and specific histologic methodology.
3. Perform procedures with accuracy and precision.
4. Monitor internal and external quality assurance measures.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of operational principles of commonly used laboratory instruments, to include the ability to perform daily preventative maintenance and correct simple malfunctions.
6. Exercise independent judgment regarding choice of procedure and evaluation of results.
7. Organize tasks to cope with volume of work and unexpected demands.

B.  Communication

1. Communicate effectively with the clinical education supervisor and program director regarding curriculum and training courses.
2. Effectively organize and present information both in written assignments and oral communication.
3. Communicate effectively with other laboratory and health care providers.

C.  Professional Behavior

1. Display an attitude reflecting pride and professionalism in daily laboratory duties.
2. Demonstrate adaptability, integrity, initiative, neatness, maturity, stability, and a desire for excellence.

Scholarships The American Society for Clinical Pathology, the National Society for Histotechnology, and several states' histology professional organizations sponsor scholarships for students in histotechnology. Other scholarship and financial aid opportunities may be available through the IUPUI Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.

Courses are taught via distance education to students in qualifying histology laboratories around the United States.  For more information please follow the link to IUPUI advising:

http://medicine.iu.edu/hpp/