Air Force Histopathologist looking at petri dish
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HISTOPATHOLOGY

HELP PERFORMING MEDICAL ANALYSIS

Providing first-rate medical care often requires specialized examination to occur behind the scenes. Responsible for preparing tissue for examination, Histopathology specialists help with essential diagnosis of the diseased samples. These technicians work in hospital labs performing various duties that range from maintaining laboratory instruments to assisting pathologists to perform autopsies in pursuit of the medical answers needed to treat patients.

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What you’ll do

  • Receive and prepare surgical specimens for tissue diagnosis
  • Maintain records of all surgical, cytological and autopsy specimens
  • Serve as a technical assistant during autopsies
  • Evaluate current and new procedures for implementation and effectiveness
  • Assist in maintaining accreditation standards
  • Vials of blood
  • Air Force histopathologist using a pipette
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TRAINING & EDUCATION

How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.

  • Basic Military Training

    7.5 weeks

  • TECHNICAL TRAINING

    180 days

  • TECH SCHOOL LOCATION

    Ft. Sam Houston, TX

  • STATUS UPON COMPLETION

    Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Histologic Technology

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REQUIREMENTS

You must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.

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