Histotechnology Program Effectiveness

Credentialing Exam (ASCP) National Exam

Certification Pass Rates (ASCP National Exam - HT and HTL combined data)
Cohort # Examinees within one year of graduation # Passing Pass rate
2023 6 6 100%
2022 0 0 100%
2021 2 2 100%
2020 10 10 100%
Graduation Rates
Cohort # Entering second half of program # Graduates Program Completion Rate
2023 10 9 100%
2022 7 6 86%
2021 13 9 69%
2020 12 12 100%
1 student from 2023 is still enrolled.
Job Placement Rates
Cohort % Employed in field within one year of graduation
2023 100% 
2022 100%
2021 100%
2020 100%

Pass Rates on Licensing Examinations

Percentage of students (January to December) who pass licensing examinations in their professional disciplines.

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Histotechnology at ECC integrates general education and professional courses with hands-on experience. We prepare graduates with the technical skills needed to work in various histology laboratories.

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Building B, Room B110
847-214-7385
Fax: 847-608-5458
admissions@elgin.edu

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Monday through Thursday: 8 am to 7 pm
Fridays: 8 am to 4 pm

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Program Director for Clinical Laboratory Tech and Histotechnology Programs

Jennifer Lichamer, MPH, CHES, MT (ASCP)
Building A, Room A230.03
847-214-7322
labtechinfo@elgin.edu