Histotechnology Program

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Northwestern Memorial Healthcare's Histotechnology Program is a full-time hospital-based training program that prepares students for excellence in histotechnology by providing clinical and didactic instruction that enables students to build clinical competency and master the knowledge and skills required for clinical practice.  The program instills a commitment to compassion and high-quality care through hands on, career relevant training and access to the delivery of exemplary healthcare.

​The 12-month program (49 weeks) begins every August and accepts up to 6 students per year. ​Upon successful completion of program requirements, students are awarded a certificate of completion in Histotechnology and are eligible to sit for the Histotechnologist (HTL) board certification exam through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). 

Students receive hands-on clinical training in our world-class facilities using advanced technology, including:

• Sakura Tissue-Tek VIP 6 Vacuum Infiltration Tissue Processor
• Sakura Tissue-Tek TEC 6 Embedding Module and Cryo Module
• Sakura Tissue-Tek AutoTEC a120 Automated Embedding System
• Leica RM2235 Manual Rotary Microtomes
• Epredia SlideMate AS On-Demand Slide Printer
• Sakura Tissue-Tek Glas Automated Glass Coverslipper
• Sakura Tissue-Tek Prisma Plus Automated Slide Stainer
• Sakura Tissue-Tek Film Automated Coverslipper
• Dako Artisan Link Pro Special Staining System
• Roche BenchMark ULTRA Staining System
• Leica Bond-III Fully Automated IHC and ISH Staining System
• Leica CM1850 UV Cryostat

Our experienced clinical staff includes:

• Board-certified histotechnologists
• Board-certified histotechnicians
• Experienced histology faculty
• Pathologists
• Pathologist assistants
• Administrative and support staff

 
Northwestern Medicine Values
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, our sponsor institution, is part of Northwestern Medicine, a premier integrated academic health system. The core values of Northwestern Medicine are:

• Patients First: Putting our patients first in all that we do
• Integrity: Adhering to an uncompromising code of ethics that emphasizes complete honesty and sincerity
• Teamwork: Team success over personal success
• Excellence: Continuously striving to be better

Program Mission Statement
The mission of the Histotechnology Program is to provide students with a state-of-the-art facility and an interdisciplinary environment that enables each student to master the theoretical and technical skills they need to be a successful histotechnologist.

Program Goals
In support of the program's mission statement, the following goals have been developed for program graduates:

• Demonstrate fundamental knowledge and essential technical competencies required to perform histological procedures accurately and efficiently in clinical settings.
• Develop strong communication skills that result in an effective exchange of information and collaboration within a healthcare team.
• Exercise the highest standards of ethical conduct and professional practice.

 


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​Faculty Members
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Histotechnology Program
Northwestern Memorial HealthCare
541 N. Fairbanks Court
​Suite 950
Chicago, Illinois 60611
312.926.6609