Prepare to make a positive impact on human health with a cytotechnology degree from ACPHS.
The cytotechnology program is designed specifically to prepare you for national certification as a cytotechnologist. 我们的毕业生有 100% pass rate on the national cytologist certification exam 由 美国临床病理学会(ASCP). ACPHS细胞技术学位也有一个 100%的就业率, with graduates working at some of the top medical facilities both nationally and internationally. 请访问 专业执照披露 了解更多信息.
Gain real-world experience through a wide variety of clinical rotation options, with the ability to choose from 40 different ACPHS partner sites. Work closely with faculty to tailor your capstone project to explore a field that interests you and fits your professional goals. When you earn your cytotechnology degree at ACPHS, you’ll be prepared with the hands-on skills and training to hit the ground running in your career.
The cytotechnology and molecular cytology degree is an accelerated master’s program, which allows you to earn your degree in 16 months. Students enroll in August and graduate the following December.
Cytology is the study of living cells and the detection of various infections, 自身免疫性疾病, and abnormalities such as precancerous and cancerous cells. 作为一个有执照的细胞技术专家, you'll act as a cell detective – examining human cellular specimens to explain what is happening within a patient.
Successful cytotechnologists possess strong attention to detail and a passion for solving puzzles. 但最重要的是, they share a desire to improve the health of patients – many of whom they may never even see.
Cytotechnologist jobs are found in hospital and private laboratories, university medical centers and government facilities. Because of the increased use of cytologic testing for the confirmation of disease, 需要更多的细胞技术专家.
Students may choose among 40 different ACPHS partner sites to complete their rotations, where they will work under the guidance of a licensed practitioner.
ACPHS' location close to New York City and Boston opens a variety of rotation options at locations throughout the Northeast and beyond.
在你的最后一个学期, you will be required to complete a three-credit capstone project where you will choose a particular aspect of the field to study in greater depth, bringing together everything you’ve learned in the classroom, 实验室和你的旋转.
ACPHS graduates have gone on to successful careers as cytotechnologists, 实验室主管, and cytology educators working at organizations like:
•奥尔巴尼医疗中心
• St. 彼得的健康伙伴
•罗切斯特大学医学中心
•罗切斯特地区卫生
•罗斯威尔公园癌症研究所
•诺斯韦尔健康中心
•石溪医学院
按工资分配.com, the median cytotechnologist salary with a master's degree is $80,110 - $84,310. Having a master's degree will also position you well for advancement into senior laboratory roles as you gain more experience.
The curriculum includes courses such as Cellular Pathophysiology and Histology, which surveys the biochemical and molecular mechanisms underlying disease processes.
You’ll take our Flow Cytometry course where you’ll cover topics like machine set-up and operation, 荧光染料和荧光, 光谱重叠与补偿, 实验设计, data collection and multi-parameter analyses and also develop critical skills in fine needle aspiration.
The ACPHS 细胞技术与分子细胞学 program is accredited by the Commission on 认证 for Allied Health Education Professions (CAAHEP), 9355 - 113街北, #7709, 塞米诺尔, FL 33775.