Histotechnology Program Effectiveness
Credentialing Exam (ASCP) National Exam
| Cohort | # Examinees within one year of graduation | # Passing | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 2 | 67%* |
| 2023 | 6 | 6 | 100% |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
| *Incomplete data until May 2025 | |||
| Cohort | # Entering second half of program | # Graduates | Program Completion Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | 9* | 100% |
| 2023 | 10 | 9 | 100% |
| 2022 | 7 | 6 | 86% |
| *1 student still enrolled | |||
| Cohort | % Employed in field within one year of graduation |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 100% |
| 2023 | 100% |
| 2022 | 100% |
Pass Rates on Licensing Examinations
Percentage of students who pass certification examinations within one year of graduation.
Video Overview
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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Contact
Admissions & Recruitment
Building B, Room B110
847-214-7385
Fax: 847-608-5458
admissions@elgin.edu
Hours
Monday through Thursday: 7:30 am to 7 pm
Fridays: Closed
*Bilingual Admissions Coordinator: 847-214-7689
Contact
Program Director for Clinical Laboratory Technology and Histotechnology Programs
Jennifer Lichamer, MPH, CHES, MLS(ASCP)
Building A, Room A230.03
847-214-7322
labtechinfo@elgin.edu