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Ray Lynch, MD
Program Coordinator
wlynch@dtcc.edu



This program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).

National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
8410 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Suite 670, Chicago, IL 60631
Phone: 773-714-8880

Specialists in histotechnology are detail oriented and use their fine motor skills to integrate theoretical knowledge with the completion of tissue preparation for research or diagnostic purposes.

Employment opportunities for histotechnicians in research, industry and the medical field provide ongoing and diverse challenges.

Histotechnician Career Opportunities

If you would like to learn more about
the profession, below are some links that might interest you.



You'll Learn

» How to use a microscope for tissue identification

» The subject matter covered on national certifying examinations

» To interact effectively with medical professionals and hospital personnel

» Detailed preparation of specimens required for the diagnosis of disease

» Laboratory procedures associated with pathology

» Additional knowledge, skills and abilities essential to your success on the job

You'll Earn

» An excellent salary usually starting at $30,000 per year or higher

» The opportunity for a flexible work schedule part- or full-time

» A choice of work environments including private corporations, hospitals, forensic medicine and marine biology labs

» Good chances for advancement on the job

» Important status on the medical care team