School of Histotechnology

The School of Histotechnology at DMC University Laboratories (DMCUL) is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). The School of Histotechnology is located on the Kresge Campus at 4707 St. Antoine, SG34, Detroit, MI 48201.

The program accepts 4-6 students each year for 32 weeks of clinical training. The program starts in January and ends in August. However, the program reserves the right to change the start and completion dates.

Mission Statement of School of Histotechnology

The mission of the DMCUL School of Histotechnology is committed to serving the health care needs of the community, state and nation by providing quality of education for the Histology profession.

The overall objective of the program is to provide adequate and meaningful experience for the student in order to prepare him/her to perform with competence. On completion of the program, the student will be able to accession tissue specimens, prepare tissue specimens for microscopic examination by performing routine H&E (Hematoxylin and Eosin) and special stains procedures, able to identify tissue structures and staining characteristics. In addition, graduates of the program should demonstrate professional conduct and interpersonal communication skills with laboratory personnel and other health care professionals. The school provides every graduate with a certificate of completion and an opportunity that meets or exceeds the requirements necessary for ASCP BOR certification exam.

The program is dedicated to Fair Practices in Education as set forth by the Committee of Allied Health and Education, January 1978 (revised 1979). Veterans are also encouraged to apply. The School of Histotechnology does not discriminate against applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as an individual disability.

Program Goals

The overall goal of the program is to provide adequate and meaningful experiences for the student in order to prepare him/her to perform with competence. The objectives include the Histotechnician will be able to perform routine histologic procedures:

  • Preparing tissue specimens for microscopic examinations, including all routine procedures
  • Assisting with gross examination and frozen section procedures in histopathology
  • Identifying tissue structures and their staining characteristics
  • Frozen section procedures in histopathology
  • Performing preventive and corrective maintenance of equipment and instruments or referring to appropriate sources for repairs
  • Recognizing factors that affect procedures and results, and taking appropriate action within predetermined limits when corrections are indicated
  • Performing and monitoring quality control within predetermined limits
  • Applying principles of safety
  • Demonstrating professional conduct and interpersonal communication skills with patients, laboratory personnel, other health care professional, and with the public
  • Recognizing the responsibilities of other laboratory and healthcare professional and interacting with them with respect for their jobs and patient care
  • Recognizing and acting upon individual needs for continuing education as a function of growth and maintenance of professional competence

Tanim Chowdhury, BS, HTL (ASCP), Program Director
Phone #: 313-745-4912
Email: [email protected]

The School of Histotechnology