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Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Technology -- Cytotechnology concentration
ACP’s four-year B.S. in Biomedical Technology degree is focused on diagnostic laboratory professions.
The Cytotechnology concentration focuses on observation of cells and cellular components in order to distinguish between normal and inflamed or cancerous tissues. The core of courses includes introduction to diagnostic techniques, immunologic and molecular diagnostic, which are on the cutting edge of laboratory diagnosis.
During the freshman year, students have the opportunity to explore both the Cytotechnology and Clinical Laboratory Sciences tracks and interact with students further along in the program. Like other programs at the College, B.S. in Biomedical Technology offers a liberal arts core that encourages personal intellectual growth and a sense of professionalism.
Students choosing the Cytotechnology concentration spend the fourth year of the program immersed in the cytology of the organ systems, with the last three months spent in clinical rotations, one month in each of three environments (large hospital, small hospital and reference laboratory).
Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to take the American Society of Clinical Pathology certification examination, with successful completion a requirement for employment.
The opportunities open to graduates are many. The program prepares students for entry into the clinical or anatomic laboratories of hospitals, reference laboratories, or research institutions. In addition, students may pursue careers in the laboratory diagnostic, health care or pharmaceutical industry. Graduates also are well prepared for entrance into graduate, medical, dental, veterinary and law school programs.
The B.S. in Biomedical Technology degree program has clinical affiliations with the following hospitals: St. Peter’s Hospital, NorthEast Health, Ellis Hospital, Seton Health, Albany Medical Center Hospital, Sunrise Medical Associates, Stratton VA Hospital and the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Center for Laboratories and Research. In addition, the College participates in an academic affiliation with The College of St. Rose.
To view course descriptions please go to our College Catalog page.
B.S. in Biomedical
Technology -- Cytotechnology Concentration
Curriculum (subject to change)
| FIRST YEAR |
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| Fall |
Spring |
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| General Biology I |
4 |
General Biology II |
4 |
| General Chemistry I |
4 |
General Chemistry II |
4 |
| Humanities I |
3 |
Humanities II |
3 |
| Mathematical Concepts |
3 |
Foundations of Lab. Medicine | 2 |
| Principles of Communication |
3 |
Liberal Arts Elective |
3 |
| Total Hours |
17 |
Total Hours |
16 |
| SECOND YEAR |
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| Fall |
Spring |
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| General Physics I |
3 |
General Physics II |
3 |
| Organic Chemistry I |
4 |
Organic Chemistry II |
4 |
| Humanities III |
3 |
Microbiology |
4 |
| Elective |
3 |
Elective |
3 |
| Biomedical Technology Seminar I | 1 | Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
| Total Hours |
14 |
Total Hours |
17 |
| THIRD YEAR |
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| Fall |
Spring |
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| Anatomy and Physiology I |
4 |
Anatomy and Physiology II |
4 |
| Clinical Immunology |
4 |
Intro. to Molecular Methodologies |
4 |
| Laboratory Information Mgmt. |
2 |
Statistics |
3 |
| Biomedical Technology Seminar II |
1 |
Intro. to Clinical Research |
3 |
| Elective | 3 | Lab. Management and Education | 3 |
| Total Hours |
14 |
Total Hours |
17 |
| FOURTH YEAR |
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| Fall |
Spring |
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| Introduction to Cytopathology |
1 |
Cytology: Body Cavity Fluids and Abdomonal Organ FNA |
4 |
| Cytology: Female Genital Tract |
10 |
Cytology: Head and Neck FNA |
4 |
| Cytology: Respiratory Tract |
4 |
Cytology: Breast FNA |
3 |
| Cytology: Gastro-Intestinal and Genital-Urinary Tract |
4 |
Cytology: CNS, CSF and Misc. |
3 |
| Cytopreparatory Techniques |
1 |
Monolayer Techniques |
1 |
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Journal Club, Independent Project |
1 |
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| Total Hours |
20 |
Total Hours |
16 |
| Summer | |||
| Practicum in Cytotechnology |
10 |
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| Total Hours |
10 |
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