Cytotechnology Associations & Organizations
Group
American Society for Cytotechnology (ASCT)
Website
www.asct.com
Mission and objectives
The American Society for Cytotechnology (ASCT) is a collective voice for the profession and is committed to defining and promoting the profession of cytotechnology. The organization develops practice standards; monitors and evaluates legislative/regulatory issues and emerging technologies affecting the profession; and provides unique, practical educational opportunities pertinent to the practice of cytotechnology.
Group
California Association of Cytotechnologists (CAC)
Website
www.cacstate.org
Mission and objectives
The California Association of Cytotechnologists is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to enable its members and those in related fields to unite their efforts for the advancement and promotion of knowledge of cytology and related areas.
Cytotechnology Resources
Cytotechnologist Career Profile
Cytotechnologists prepare and examine body cells under a microscope. As cytology is the study of cells, cytotechnologists are trained to recognize subtle chances in cells in order to detect abnormalities that help diagnose disease and other conditions such as viral and bacterial infections. Read more . . .
Degree and Program Information for a Cytotechnolgist Career
In order to become a Cytotechnologist, one needs to obtain a bachelor’s degree from a program accredited by either the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). Read more . . .
Interview with a Professional Cytotechnologist
Want advice for starting a cytotechnology career? Check out this interview with a professional cytotechnologist. Read more . . .
