Educational Requirements and Resources
In terms of education, this position requires a minimum of an associate?s degree in an area of study that contains the appropriate number of hours in biology and chemistry and one year of clinical training in histopathology; or completion of a histologic technician program that is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. After the education process is complete, individuals will want to become certified by passing a national examination given by a nationally recognized organization such as the American Society of Clinical Pathologists. Certification is often preferred but not always a requirement. Please visit the above listed website to learn more about career opportunities as a histologic technician.

A histologic technician who earns a bachelor's degree and either has one year of experience or attends a NAACLS (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences) accredited histotechnology program, can become a histotechnologist. Histotechnologists perform more complex techniques, teach techniques, and can become laboratory supervisors. Please use the links provided below to learn more about specific educational programs pertaining to this field.