The application deadline for the Class of 2020-2021 has been extended to April 30, 2020
The Greater Los Angeles Cytotechnology Training Consortium (School of Cytotechnology) operates under the aegis of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine of the University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center. The School of Cytotechnology, founded in 1991, is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), and offers a comprehensive course in Cytology.
This is a Certificate Program. College credits are offered for students concurrently enrolled in the California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) Cytotechnology option certificate program only. Upon program completion, the student will be awarded a Certificate of Completion and is eligible to sit for the American Society for Clinical Pathology, Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) examination in Cytotechnology. After successfully passing the ASCP-BOC exam, domestic students will be granted the professional title, CT (ASCP); international students will be granted the professional title, CT (ASCPi).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
25400 US Highway 19 North, Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
Curriculum
This one-year training program trains students to detect cancer, its precursors and other medical disorders. Students will learn to perform a variety of diagnostic and research procedures in the Cytology laboratory, including microscopic examination of human cellular material and processing and staining of cytological specimens. The student will be trained to assess adequacy at fine needle aspirations and other procedures. Students will also have opportunities to learn new technologies in Cytology.
Maximum capacity of this program is six students per year. The school year begins in mid-August and concludes in July of the following year.
Program Outcomes
First-time pass rate of ASCP-Board of Certification exam from the year of 2014-2017 is 80%.
For the 2017-18 school year:
Applicant Status |
Fees* (per year) |
CSUDH students – Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (California Resident) |
$8236 |
CSUDH students – Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (Non-California Resident) |
$11880 |
Non-CSUDH students - Certificate Program (US Citizens & Permanent Residents) |
$8000 |
Non-CSUDH students - Certificate Program (International Students) |
$12380** |
*Fees are subject to change without notice.
*A $50 USD non-refundable processing fee is required for the application process.
** Processing fee for DS-2019 form is $380 per applicant (departmental recharge fee included in the tuition)
Important Notes:
General policies and Information: click Here
Eligibility
Route 1:
The School of Cytotechnology accepts students through California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), College of Health-Human Services-and Nursing, Division of Health Sciences Program, Cytotechnology Option. CSUDH will grant academic credit for the year of clinical training in the School of Cytotechnology.
For more information, please visit the CSUDH website:
https://www.csudh.edu/health-sciences/clinical-science/curriculum/
Route 2:
Cell Biology |
Biostatistics |
Histology |
Microbiology (recommended) |
Molecular Biology |
Hematology (recommended) |
Human Anatomy |
Immunology (recommended) |
Human Genetics |
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This is a Certificate Program and does not offer any college credits or degrees. Upon completion of training, students will receive a Certificate of Completion, and are eligible to sit for the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification exam. (https://www.ascp.org/content/board-of-certification/get-credentialed#us-certifications – International Certifications section)
International applicants will need to complete the following 2 steps:
Step 1: Cytology Training Program Requirement
(UCLA Health School of Cytotechnology, Institution code: B588)
Cell Biology |
Biostatistics |
Histology |
Microbiology (Recommended) |
Molecular Biology |
Hematology (Recommended) |
Human Anatomy |
Immunology (Recommended) |
Human Genetics |
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Applicants who meet ALL of Step 1 criteria will be invited to have a web-based interview with School Officials. Post interview, successful candidates will be notified and then proceed to Step 2 to apply for the DS-2019 form processing.
Step 2: DS-2019 (J-1 Visa) Requirement
Submit all of the above required documentation to the School of Cytotechnology no later than April 30. This is required to begin the “Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status" DS-2019 form processing.
To download DS-2019 Form: https://www.internationalcenter.ucla.edu/j-1-scholars/documents-forms
Once the applicants receive the approved document from UCLA School of Cytotechnology, they can take them to a US Embassy/Consulate to apply for J-1 visa.
Important Notes:
Cytology Program Officials
Medical Director: Jianyu Rao, M.D.
Co-Medical Director: Sharon L. Hirschowitz, M.D.
Program Director: Mary Levin, SCT(ASCP)
Education Coordinator: Po Chu Fung, MBA, SCT(ASCP)
Submit application and DS-2019 documentation in a package to:
Mary Levin, SCT(ASCP)
Program Director
School of Cytotechnology
UCLA Medical Center
Dept of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
CHS, AL-209 C, Box 951732
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1732
TEL: (310) 825-9102
FAX: (310) 983-3289
E-mail: mlevin@mednet.ucla.edu
Download application forms here:
For CSUDH and Non-CSUDH students, download Certificate application Here
For International students, download Certificate application Here