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Alternates if space becomes available in the class. Alternate status does not guarantee the applicant a
future position in the next entering class or any future class. Any student not accepted in the Program
should contact the Program Director before the March 1 deadline of the next school year and request that
the file be kept active. If the time since the last inquiry is greater than one calendar year, the individual
must update the file as requested by the college.

Applicants selected for entry will be directed to register which holds their spot in the program of study.

Credit by Examination
See Applicant and admission information.

Entry Requirements
Fulfillment of entry requirements includes satisfactory completion of entry requirements as identified in
the Applicant & Admission and school specific sections of the catalog. Immunization and Tuberculin
Testing information can be found in the Applicant and Admission information section of the Catalog.
Selected applicants qualify for entry and registration for courses through fulfillment of all entry
requirements.

Prerequisite courses during college preparation include the courses listed in the application requirements
section.

1. Proof of enrollment from an accredited college or university stating that the applicant is currently
enrolled in the needed prerequisite course(s). Once the prerequisite course(s) are completed, an
official transcript should be received by the school before selection for entry into the program is
determined.

2. Applicants enrolled in the pre-requisite courses during the application process must supply the most
current official grade information for review by the selection committee.

Essential Functions
The technical standards (non-academic) established by the school, provide evidence of the “Essential
Functions” that must be accomplished by the student. These essential functions reflect requirements that
enable the student to engage in educational and training activities in such a way that will not endanger
other students or the public, including patients. A specific copy of the Essential Functions will be
provided and must be signed by the student and a physician prior to entry into the program. A more
detailed list of the Essential Functions is available in the Histotechnology handbook.

1. Vision-Read charts, graphs, and discriminate between colors and read microscopic materials.
2. Speech and Hearing-Communicate effectively and adequately transmit information to all members of
the health care team. Student must be able to assess non-verbal communication.
3. Fine Motor Functions-Possess all skills necessary to carry out diagnostic procedures, successfully use
both hands at the same time to manipulate equipment and operate instruments; lift and move objects
up to 50 lbs., and possess the ability to stand for more than 1 hour at a time without sitting.
4. Locomotion-Move freely from one location to another in physical settings such as the clinical
laboratory, patient rooms, elevators and stairways.
5. Psychological Stability-Possess the emotional health required for full utilization of the applicant’s
intellectual abilities. Critically think, recognize emergency situations and take appropriate actions.
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