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Quick Facts |
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Program length:
12 months
Prerequisites:
Enrolled in a bachelor’s program
Granted:
MSHS Certificate of Completion; degree from affiliated institution
Patient interaction:
Minimal
Placement outlook:
Excellent |
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Program Description
Mayo School of Health Sciences in Rochester, Minn., offers a 12-month
program in cytotechnology. The program offers an exceptional educational
experience by providing the high-quality didactic and clinical experiences
needed to create a well-rounded, fully competent cytotechnologist.
The Cytotechnology Program provides instruction in how to collect
cells, prepare cellular specimens and use a microscope to interpret
those specimens.
Accreditation
The Cytotechnology Program is accredited by the Commission
on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
Mayo Foundation is accredited by the North Central Association
of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission.
Higher Learning Commission
30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60602-2504
(800) 621-7440
(312) 263-0456;
Fax: (312) 263-7462
www.ncacihe.org
Affiliated Institutions
To participate in Mayo School of Health Sciences’ Cytotechnology
Program, you must be a senior enrolled at one of the following affiliated
academic institutions or have your bachelor’s degree:
- College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, Minn.
- Illinois College, Jacksonville, Ill.
- Luther College, Decorah, Iowa
- Michigan Technological University - Houghton,
Mich.
- Minnesota State University - Mankato, Minn.
- The Franciscan University of the Prairies, Clinton,
Iowa
- Portland State University, Portland, Ore.
- Southwest State University, Marshall, Minn.
- St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minn.
- St. Mary’s University, Winona, Minn.
- University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
- University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa
- University of Wisconsin - Green Bay, Wis.
- University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, Wis.
- Winona State University, Winona, Minn.
Facilities
The Mayo School of Health Sciences' cytotechnology classroom is
adjacent to Mayo Clinic’s Cytology Laboratory. You will be
involved in hands-on laboratory work throughout the program. The
large laboratory volume of both gynecologic and non-gynecologic
cases provides an excellent resource for study materials.
You also will train on digital image analysis equipment used in
the cytology laboratory to evaluate the DNA content of malignant
cells. This specialized equipment helps predict tumor behavior.
Education and training involving fluorescence in situ hybridization
(FISH) is another new addition to the program. This test enhances
conventional cytology by highlighting chromosomal abnormalities
within the cells.
Graduation and Certification
When you successfully complete the Cytotechnology Program, you will
receive a Certificate of Completion from Mayo School of Health Sciences,
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. If the program completes your final
undergraduate year at an affiliated institution, you will receive
your bachelor’s degree from that institution.
Graduates are eligible to take the National Registry Examination
of the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
Hours
For the majority of the classroom instruction and clinical rotations,
your learning schedule will include eight-hour days, five days per
week.
Class Size
Each year, Mayo School of Health Sciences admits up to six students
to its Cytotechnology Program. Therefore, class sizes and clinical
groups are small and one-on-one instruction is provided.
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