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Memorial Day
Spring Break (one week in March)
9. In addition to the vacation and holidays observed by the school, the student is allowed eight days of
absence during the school year. Additional absences will result in further disciplinary actions
ultimately progressing to Administrative Withdrawal from the program.
10. A student who is unable to complete distance education course work assignments and/or exams due to
illness, accident or a medical condition which interferes with their ability to perform essential
functions will be required to provide official documentation of clearance from an intervening
professional prior to resuming studies.

Note: All absences, including partial days are recorded and if need be reported to the Veteran’s
Administration Regional Office, (VARO).

Access to reliable internet service and a computer that can handle assignments on the online platform are
the responsibilities of the student.

Credit Hours
Each required course in the professional curriculum reflects a credit hour value. BHCLR uses the credit
hour formula identified in the Academic Information section of the catalog.

Graduation Requirements
All requirements must be fulfilled before graduate status, diploma and school pin are bestowed:

1. Successful completion of the Program of Studies and the Professional Curriculum; successful
completion is evidenced by completion of all requirements for each course;
2. Fulfill progression and promotion criteria; and
3. Complete the Graduate Clearance Form and process.

Length of Program
The program of study is one academic year and includes forty-four (44) weeks of instruction.

Graduates
Upon successful completion of the program and graduation requirements, the student receives an
Associate of Applied Science in Histotechnology from the college. Graduates are eligible to apply and
take the national certification examination. Graduates are not required to take the registry exam to work in
the State of Arkansas, although some labs may choose to require it. Each state is governed by specific
rules for certification.

Registry/Certification Exam
Completion of the program of study, graduation, and filing an application with fee assures eligibility to
apply for the national certification examination of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists.
Successful candidates are recognized as Registered Histology Technicians, having demonstrated
competency and quality performance in the profession.

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