Cytotechnology
At IPFW you may complete three years towards the Bachelor of Science in cytotechnology. You must apply and be admitted to the cytotechnology program at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) to complete the degree. Completion of IPFW course work does not guarantee admission to the IUPUI program. Graduates receive their degree from the IU School of Medicine.
Overview
Cytotechonology is a medical laboratory specialty in which microscopic examinations are performed on cell samples from the human body.
Prerequisite Courses
Prior to entering IUPUI’s cytotechnology program, the student must complete the minimum prerequisites. These prerequisites may be completed at IPFW. Students should consult with an IPFW health sciences advisor for appropriate courses and semester sequencing.
Suggested Electives
Biology electives: Microbiology, embryology, genetics, animal cell physiology, immunology, and cell biology. With the approval of IUPUI’s cytotechnology program director other biology courses may be substituted. Students must earn a total of 25 credit hours in biology, including BIOL 109 or 119, BIOL 215, 216, and 3 upper level courses that include labs. Other electives: Art appreciation, medical terminology, statistics, computer science/technology, supervision (OLS), medical microbiology, biochemistry, endocrinology, parasitology, virology, cytogenetics, organic chemistry, physics, and mathematics.
IUPUI Admission Requirements
Total Number of Prerequisite Credit Hours
90 These may be completed at IPFW.
Limitations of Course Work
Biology credits earned more than seven years before application must be updated by taking 3 additional credit hours related to cell biology within a period of time not to exceed 12 months before admission. Remedial courses will not fulfill prerequisite hours.
Class Size
Eight each fall semester
Criteria Used for Selection of Class
Cumulative grade point average, biology grade point average, interview
Application Deadline
December 1 of the year prior to desired entry
Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average
2.50 on a 4.00 scale. This requirement is applied at the time of program application and must be maintained.
Minimum Specific Grade Point Average
Biology grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. This requirement is applied at the time of program application and must be maintained.
Minimum Grade Requirement in a Stated Prerequisite Course
C (2.0 on a 4.0 scale)
Interview
Qualified applicants must participate in an interview. Interviews are conducted between November and January.
Technical Standards
See IUPUI Health Professions Programs policy.
Clinical Observation/Volunteer Experience
While such experience is not required, it is very helpful in making a career choice.
The details of your prerequisite course work should be discussed with an IPFW health sciences advisor. You are also encouraged to consult an advisor at the IUPUI campus to discuss the degree by calling (317)278-4752 or by e-mail at askhpp@iupui.edu. The most current program information is found at http://msa.iusm.iu.edu/hpp/.
At IPFW you may complete the following courses:
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Total Credits: 90 |
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Suggested Plan of Study
The following is a suggested three-year plan for completing the Bachelor of Science in Cytotechnology prerequisites. Variations of this schedule can be made. Please check with your advisor to be sure all admission requirements are met.
| Semester 1 Courses | Credit Hours |
| ENG W 131 | 3 cr |
| MA 153 | 3 cr |
| BIOL 109 or 119 | 4 cr |
| CHM 115 | 4 cr |
Total |
14 cr |
| Semester 2 Courses | Credit Hours |
| COM 114 or 212 | 3 cr |
| ENG W233 | 3 cr |
| CHM 116 | 4 cr |
| Electives | 6 cr |
Total |
16 cr |
| Semester 3 Courses | Credit Hours |
| Humanities elective | 3 cr |
| Social/Behavioral Science elective | 3 cr |
| BIOL 215 or 203 | 4 cr |
| Biology elective | 4 cr |
Total |
14 cr |
| Semester 4 Courses | Credit Hours |
| BIOL 216 or 204 | 4 cr |
| Biology elective | 4 cr |
| Elective | 3 cr |
| 2nd Soc/Behavioral Science elective | 3 cr |
Total |
14 cr |
| Semester 5 Courses | Credit Hours |
| Biology electives | 8 cr |
| Electives | 6 cr |
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14 cr |
| Semester 6 Courses | Credit Hours |
| Biology elective | 4 cr |
| Electives | 12 cr |
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16 cr |
For questions regarding IPFW course requirements, contact:
Student Success Center
IPFW - College of Health and Human Services
Wayne Williams, Advisor
Neff Hall Room 120B
Phone: (260)481-0144
For additional IUPUI information:
www.iupui.edu
Contact:
William
N. Crabtree, Ph.D.., SCT(ASCP)
Director, Cytotechnology Program
Clarion Pathology Building
350 W 11th Street, RM 6002J
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone: (317)491-6221
Fax: (317)491-6212
E-mail: wcrabtre@iupui.edu
Web: www.pathology.iupui.edu
IUPUI Program Facts
Length of Program
Four years, including three years (90 semester hours) of prerequisite course work plus 11 months (37 semester hours) of professional course work.
Description of Program Facilities
The Clinical Laboratory Science Program has program offices, a classroom and a student laboratory located on the fourth floor of Fesler Hall.
Structure of the Program
The prerequisites may be taken on a part-time basis; the professional program is presented in a full-time day format only.
Design of the Professional Curriculum
An integral relationship between the program and the Cytology Service Laboratory provides students with maximum exposure to a functioning Cytology Laboratory. The learning process follows a structured, logical sequence for the presentation of essential concepts and skills.
Location of Clinicals
All clinical sites for the program are located within the Indianapolis area.
Program Facilities
The Cytotechnology Program is offered at the IUPUI campus, which has modern educational and medical facilities. Classroom facilities and faculty offices are located in the Clarian Pathology Building. The combined Student and Cytology Service Laboratory is located on the third floor of Indiana University Hospital. Cytology Laboratories located in Wishard Memorial Hospital, Methodist Hospital, and the Veterans Administration Hospital are also used.
Opportunity for Students to Work
Some students have part-time jobs.
Employment Outlook
Most Cytotechnologists work in either hospital or private laboratory environments. Opportunities to advance to supervisory positions are good, especially in small laboratories. Usually the Clinical Cytology Laboratory is a separate division of a Department of Pathology, but at other times it may be combined with the Clinical Laboratory and/or Histology. Most laboratories are staffed Monday-Friday day shift only. Employment of Clinical Laboratory Workers is expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations through the year 2012, as the volume of laboratory tests increases with both population growth and the development of new types of tests (Occupational Outlook Handbook 2004-05). There is an increasing shortage of Cytotechnologists. Job opportunities are, and will continue to be, very good. Many employers are now offering sign-on bonuses and/or educational reimbursement.
Salary Expectation
Median annual earnings of Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists were $42,910 in 2002 (OOH, 2004-05). According to the American Society for Clinical Pathology, the average annual income for Cytotechnologists in 2002 was $49,920, with the middle 50 percent earning between $41,454 and $54,600. The summer 2005 report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers finds the average starting salary for graduates with a Bachelor's degree in health and related sciences is $33,529 per year.
Graduates of the Program
The Cytotechnology Program is designed to provide its graduates with a comprehensive, fundamental knowledge of Clinical Cytology that will enable them to function as competent Cytotechnologists and will provide a basis for continuing education and professional growth. Graduates will be eligible for the certification examination administered by the Board of Registry leading to certification and registration in Cytotechnology with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists. Graduates should be prepared for management, supervisory and educational responsibilities and should seek ways to contribute to the growing body of knowledge in Clinical Cytology. The program is designed to prepare graduates to realize their position in the total healthcare structure and understand their legal, ethical, and moral responsibilities to the employers and communities they serve. Cytotechnologists normally practice in hospitals, laboratories, or research laboratories.
Credential Required to Practice
B.S.,CT (ASCP), Cytotechnology Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists.
Licensure Requirements to Practice
No license is required to practice in Indiana.
Program Accreditation
The curriculum of the Cytotechnology Program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Our graduates are immediately eligible for the national registry examination given by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists.
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