1. (a) be a histological technician program leading to an associate or higher degree which contains didactic and clinical education that integrates pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical components of laboratory services, including the principles and practices of quality assurance/quality improvement;

2. (b) include curricular content in each of the following subject areas or their equivalent as determined by the department:

   1. (1) anatomy and physiology;
   2. (2) inorganic chemistry;
   3. (3) histology, to include microscopic analysis;
   4. (4) histological techniques, to include microtome techniques, chemistry of stains, and staining techniques;
   5. (5) quality assurance;
   6. (6) ethics; and
   7. (7) infection control and universal precautions; and
3. (c) include a supervised clinical experience of at least 30 hours per week for at least 8 weeks, or its equivalent as determined by the department, in the practice of histological technician.

In addition to meeting all applicable provisions of this Part, to be registered as a program recognized as leading to certification as a histological technician, which meets the requirements of section 79-16.1 of this Title, the program shall: