Histology Training Program

Histology Training Program

UT San Antonio Department of Pathology Histotechnology Training Program is a one-year certificate program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). The program is designed to prepare technicians for careers in histology.

The subjects offered include basic chemistry, gross anatomy, microanatomy, fixation, embedding techniques, microtomy, special stains, muscle histochemistry, immunofluorescence, electron microscopy, and cytology techniques.

Students will attend classes/clinical rotations from Tuesday thru Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. Forty percent of their time will be in the academic classroom and the other time will be in the clinical rotation setting for clinical training throughout the year.

Total cost of the program is approximately $1,000 out of the trainee’s pocket. The expenditures should cover textbooks, I.D. badges, HT Registry application if they decide to sit for it, and parking permits.

Applications can be submitted until May 1st for the upcoming school year.

Applicants are interviewed and scored on their interview performance, grades, laboratory experience, and letters of recommendation. Applicants with the highest scores will be considered for the program which starts mid-August.

Students will graduate in June of the following year and are eligible to sit for the HT Registry upon graduation. If interested, more details are available in the informative letter and essential functions document.

1. Essential Functions for Training Program
2. Informative Letter
3. Histology Training Program Application
4. Application Check List
5. Outcome Measures
6. Histology Training Program Syllabus – Sample
7. Student Handbook
8. Program Mission Statement
9. Essential Functions
10. Requirements & Courses
11. Emergency Care
12. Program Goals & Competencies
13. Histotechnology Training Program
14. Notebook Contents
15. Histopathology Laboratory Rotation
16. Clinical Experience
17. Code of Ethics
18. Rules & Regulations
19. Criteria of Passing, Failing, & Progression in the Program
20. Policy Statement for Graduation
21. Appeals Procedure
22. Withdrawal & Refunds
23. Retention of Records for Graduates & Enrolled Trainees
24. Release of Information
25. Program Director and Faculty
26. Academic Calendar – Sample
27. Program Closure and Teach Out Plan
28. Processing Trainees for the Histology Training program
29. Fair acts and nondiscriminatory policy

Laboratory Overview

Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements & Testing Schedule

Accreditation Status: ACTIVE

Accreditation Information: 
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
5600 N. River Rd. Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018-5119
Phone (773) 714-8880