About the Program

North Hennepin Community College ’s Histotechnology program is jointly sponsored with Allina Hospitals and Clinics Medical Laboratories. The program is delivered by current certified practitioners in the field through evening classes including a day shift internship component. Upon completion of the HTN program, the student will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination. They will enter the health care team as a Histotechnician. 

Program Application Information

There is an official HT application process that is separate from the college admission application. The HT program only starts once a year in the fall semester. Applications are accepted through a rolling admissions process. Students can apply as soon as the prerequisites for application are complete. Applications will be considered until the program fills or until the application deadline (around early August each year).

Appointments with the Health Careers Advisor

Appointment with the Health Careers Advisor are reserved for current students that have completed the college orientation. All appointments are scheduled by calling the Counseling, Advising, and Career Planning front desk at 763-424-0703. The Health Careers Advisor can provide help with questions about the Histotechnology program, the application process, and course planning.