The Inova Histology Program will cover histology, immunohistochemistry, cytology specimen preparation, and light microscopy.
This program will also include principles and methodologies, problem‐solving, and troubleshooting for all major areas practiced in the contemporary histopathology laboratory. The Inova Histology Program is a full-time, 10 month (40 weeks) training program.
Course Description
This course will be an introduction to the profession and histology laboratory organization through observation and shadowing of those in the profession in the areas of accessioning, grossing, specimen transport, processing, embedding, microtomy, frozen sectioning, and basic H & E staining. The individual lectures will cover laboratory operations and basic histology which includes tissue morphology and anatomy. The labs will cover multi-headed scope session, operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of all histopathology equipment. The student will obtain wet tissue samples during shadowing for training purposes.
Course Description
HT 101 is a pre-requisite for Histotechniques. Tissue identification learned in HT 101 will help students comprehend the principles and practical application of the routine histologic techniques with regards to fixation, decalcification, tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, frozen sectioning, H&E staining, special staining procedures and quality control under supervision. The student will complete a binder of special stain procedures with images and there will be a competency evaluation of the students’ embedding, microtomy and staining abilities.
Course Description
The practical aspects of the special stains procedures learned in the previous course, quality control of routine and special stains, and introduce the fundamentals of immunohistochemistry, enzyme histochemistry and cytopreparatory techniques. Students will refine embedding and microtomy skills and demonstrate knowledge of the histopathology process from accessioning to staining under minimal supervision. The mandatory slide project and comprehensive exam will prove the students’ histotechnological scientific and artistic abilities and preparation for the American Society for Clinical Pathology Histotechnician Board of Certification Exam.
Course Description
This course will be an introduction to the profession and histology laboratory organization through observation and shadowing of those in the profession in the areas of accessioning, grossing, specimen transport, processing, embedding, microtomy, frozen sectioning, and basic H & E staining. The individual lectures will cover laboratory operations and basic histology which includes tissue morphology, anatomy and pathological diseases. The labs will cover multi-headed scope session, operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of all histopathology equipment. The student will obtain wet tissue samples during shadowing for training purposes.
Course Description
HTL 101 is a pre-requisite for Histotechniques. Tissue identification learned in HTL 101 will help students comprehend the principles and practical application of the routine histologic techniques with regards to fixation, decalcification, tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, frozen sectioning, H&E staining, special staining procedures and quality control under supervision. The student will complete a binder of special stain procedures with images and there will be a competency evaluation of the students’ embedding, microtomy and staining abilities.
Course Description
Pre-requisites for this course are HTL 101 (MLAB 401) and HTL 201 (MLAB 403). The practical aspects of the special stains procedures learned in the previous course, quality control of routine and special stains, and introduce the fundamentals of immunohistochemistry and troubleshooting, enzyme histochemistry and cytopreparatory techniques. Digital pathology and histo-molecular pathology techniques and trouble shooting. Students with be introduced to managerial practices, laboratory financial planning. This Course will refine embedding and microtomy skills and demonstrate knowledge of the histopathology process from accessioning to staining under minimal supervision. The mandatory slide project and comprehensive exam will prove the students’ histotechnological scientific and artistic abilities and preparation for the American Society for Clinical Pathology Histotechnologist Board of Certification Exam.
In order to graduate from the Inova Histology Program and to qualify to take the Board of Registry examination, the requirements are as follows:
Students will complete three required projects for this program:
Refer to the student handbook for important detailed information regarding the program's policies and curriculum.
Students can begin working after completing training in certain areas of the laboratory and they are compensated at a student rate salary. This is encouraged since it enhances a student’s job opportunities after graduation.
The Inova Histology Program adheres to the following Inova policies found on Inova’s internal website:
Any student may submit an appeal in writing to the Program Coordinator, with grievances or concerns to be brought before the Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee consists of the following individuals: Program Director, Program Coordinator, as well as select Inova System Pathologists. Actions taken to resolve formal complaints will be communicated to the individual(s) involved as appropriate, and within a reasonable time period, not to exceed 10 business days. A record of complaints and steps taken to resolve any problem will be maintained by the Program Coordinator. Should the student find the resolution unsatisfactory, or if the complaint is specifically regarding the Program Coordinator, the complaint may be submitted directly to the Program Director who will then proceed accordingly with the remaining members of the Advisory Committee.
In addition, the Inova Dispute Resolution Policy defines the team member problem solving process. All Human Resource policies of this institution apply to histotechnician students, as they are also classified as team members of Inova. A student may choose to follow this Human Resource policy for work-related team member grievances instead of the Program's appeal procedure depending on the circumstances involved. Students are made aware of this process during the hospital orientation. Additionally, the Human Resources policy manual is available online at all times for student review.
Inova Histology Program adheres to the following Inova policies found on Inova’s internal website:
The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) may be contacted as the agency of last resort for grievances that the student feels were not properly addressed by the Advisory Committee and or Inova Human Resources, as described above. In any case, the student will not be subject to any unfair action and/or treatment by any school official as a result of the initiation of a complaint. SCHEV, 101 N 14th Street, 9th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219, phone number 804-225-2600, website schev.edu.
Myong "Lucy" Nam, MD
Program Medical Director
Nicholas Hoo-Fatt, MS, HTL(ASCP), DP
Program Coordinator
703-645-6128