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Cytotechnologists prepare microscopic slides of cells of the human body to detect cell abnormalities. They are specially trained to study the structure and function of the human body's cells. Their main focus is to diagnose cancer.
Most cytotechnologists work in hospitals, clinics or private laboratories under the supervision of a pathologist. A cytotechnologist may also teach or do research. Cytotechnologists prepare and examine human body fluid cells and are trained to recognize abnormalities in the color, size, shape, make-up and patterns of cells. After conducting an initial screening of cell samples, the cytotechnologist reports abnormalities to the pathologist.
High school students should study biology, chemistry, mathematics and related courses. Undergraduate students must complete a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 20 semester hours in biologic sciences, 8 semester hours of chemistry and 4 semester hours of mathematics. Students will then be eligible to apply for a twelve-month clinical cytotechnology program. Certification is required by the employer.
Carroll University
Edgewood College
Marian University of Fond du Lac
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin - Platteville
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Marshfield Laboratories - St. Joseph's Hospital and Marshfield Clinic
State Laboratory of Hygiene
Mayo Health
For up to date salary data go to
America's Career InfoNet.
American Society for Cytotechnology
1500 Sunday Drive, Suite 102
Raleigh, NC, 27607
919/861-5571 or 800/948-3947
www.asct.com
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL, 33756
727/210-2350
www.caahep.org
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