Cytotechnology - Central Piedmont Community College

C E N T R A L
P I E D M O N T
C O M M U N I T Y
C O L L E G E
CYTOTECHNOLOGY
SALARY AND OUTLOOK
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WORK ENVIRONMENT*
• Work in medical labs
• Work in hospitals
• Work closely with pathologists
POSSIBLE JOB TITLES OR EMPLOYERS
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What people in this career field do*
• Evaluate specimens such as “pap test”
• Specialized sample preparation
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Pros and cons of this career field*
• May spend long periods at a microscope
• Job is in demand
Necessary abilities and qualities*
• Attention to detail and precise work
• Manual dexterity
• Good color vision
• Capable of independent work and decision making
Education/credential requirements for career
• Certificate; and eligible to sit for the ASCP Board of Certification
examination in Cytotechnology
* Information courtesy of U.S. Occupational Outlook Handbook.
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PROGRAM infoRMATION
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schools offering 2+2 programs
for Bachelor’s degree
N/A
contact
Name: Karen Summers
Phone: 704.330.6429
Email: Karen.Summers@cpcc.edu
Location: Heath Careers 3429
Central Campus
Is this a fully online program? No
Primary campus for this program:
Central Campus
Special admissions requirements for program:
• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree
• Must have completed 20 semester hours of biology, 8 semester hours of chemistry and 3
semester hours of math
Sample course requirements:
• Introduction to Clinical Cytology
• Gynecologic Cytology
• Cytopreparation Techniques
Related degrees and careers:
• medical and clinical laboratory technologist
• pathology assistant
• cytogenetic technologist
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