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MLCYT-AC - Cytotechnology

Overview

Official Name of Program

Cytotechnology

Plan Code

MLCYT-AC

Department(s) Sponsoring Program

Career

Graduate

Degree Designation

ADVCERPB - Advanced Certificate Post Baccalaureate

HEGIS Code

1223.00

NYSED Program Code

36770 - MLCYT-AC

CIP Code

51.1004

Cytotechnology is an allied health profession that specializes in the study of cells from the human body. Working with a microscope and a variety of technologies, some of which are automation-assisted, cytotechnologists evaluate cell samples from gynecologic (e.g., Pap smears), nongynecologic and fine needle aspiration (FNA) specimens to detect cancer, precancerous lesions, benign tumors, and infectious processes. Cytotechnologists are trained laboratory professionals who help to save lives by identifying diseases early on and monitoring a patient’s response to therapy.

The Hunter College Advanced Certificate (AC) in Cytotechnology prepares graduates for the professional practice of cytotechnology. It is an intense three-semester (Fall/Spring/Summer) training program that is administered in collaboration with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK). All training takes place in the laboratory facility of the MSK Cytology Service.

Program


The AC in Cytotechnology is a 26-credit graduate level post-baccalaureate certificate program within the Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) Department of Hunter College. It is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and is New York State (NYS) licensure qualifying. Upon successful completion of the AC, students will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination given by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification. This examination is approved for NYS licensure purposes. Successful completion of the examination indicates attainment of entry level competency in the profession. Certified individuals are recognized with the designation CT(ASCP) – certified cytotechnologist.

Requirements