{"id":253,"date":"2016-02-29T15:15:57","date_gmt":"2016-02-29T19:15:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/127.0.0.1\/rcm\/eps\/cythotechnology\/"},"modified":"2026-04-14T10:38:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T10:38:13","slug":"cythotechnology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rcm1.rcm.upr.edu\/eps\/cythotechnology\/","title":{"rendered":"Cytotechnology"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">General Information<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The cytotechnologist is the professional qualified to analyze cellular samples under the microscope in order to detect neoplastic cells before the patient shows obvious symptoms of malignant growth. In this way, the cytotechnologist contributes to the early detection of disease.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Cytotechnology Program offered by the University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus is a 12-month program requiring a total of thirty-eight (38) credit hours. Theoretical aspects are emphasized throughout clinical experiences and supervised practice during all year.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The program is designed to prepare health professional with specific competencies in cytotechnology. The student is provided with adequate experiences for the development of abilities and skills in management of a cytotechnology laboratory and in handling the necessary instruments and equipment.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Admission Requirements<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Applicants to program must have completed a bachelor of science or bachelor of arts degree from an accredited college or university. Students who wish to be considered for admission must also meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have a General Grade Point Average of at least 2.50.<\/li>\n<li>Have a Specific Grade Point Average of at least 2.50 in science courses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Present evidence of completion of the following courses\u00a0(42 credits) or their equivalents:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Required Courses<\/strong><\/p>\n<table id=\"table_108433662\" class=\"display dataTable no-footer\" role=\"grid\" width=\"100%\">\n<thead>\n<tr role=\"row\">\n<th class=\"sorting_disabled\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">Courses<\/th>\n<th class=\"sorting_disabled\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">Credits<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"odd\" role=\"row\">\n<td>Mathematics<\/td>\n<td>6 Semester Credit &#8211; Hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\" role=\"row\">\n<td>College Physics<\/td>\n<td>8 Semester Credit &#8211; Hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\" role=\"row\">\n<td>Chemistry<\/td>\n<td>8 Semester Credit &#8211; Hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\" role=\"row\">\n<td>Biology*<\/td>\n<td>20 Semester Credit &#8211; Hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li>Interview with faculty members.<\/li>\n<li>Fluency in Spanish and knowledge and comprehension of English<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>*It is a highly recommended that applicants complete the following courses: Histology, Human Anatomy, Bacteriology, Physiology, Genetics, Parasitology and Microbiology.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Graduation Requirements<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]In order to be recommended for graduation, students must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.00 or higher in didactic courses and 3.00 or higher in the supervised practice.<\/li>\n<li>Satisfactorily complete the six (6) didactic courses and the supervised practice.<\/li>\n<li>Submit a research project related to the cytotechnology profession.<\/li>\n<li>Evaluate and interpret a minimum of sixty (60) cytological samples daily with ninety-five percent (95%) accuracy during the final practicum.<\/li>\n<li>To approve a comprehensive test offered by the program with a minimum of 80%.<\/li>\n<li>To present evidence of the Board of Registry exam payment before July 31.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Curriculum<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Total Semester Credit-Hours: 38<\/p>\n<p><strong>Professional Courses<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"table_112576985_wrapper\" class=\"dataTables_wrapper no-footer\">\n<table id=\"table_112576985\" class=\"display dataTable no-footer\" role=\"grid\" width=\"100%\">\n<thead>\n<tr role=\"row\">\n<th class=\"sorting_disabled\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">Course ID<\/th>\n<th class=\"sorting_disabled\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">Course Name<\/th>\n<th class=\"sorting_disabled\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">Credits<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"odd\" role=\"row\">\n<td>CITO 6505<\/td>\n<td>Introduction to Cytotechnology<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\" role=\"row\">\n<td>CITO 6507<\/td>\n<td>General Concepts in Basic Sciences<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\" role=\"row\">\n<td>CITO 6509<\/td>\n<td>Female Genital System<\/td>\n<td>12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\" role=\"row\">\n<td>CITO 6515<\/td>\n<td>Respiratory and Gastrointestinal System<\/td>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\" role=\"row\">\n<td>CITO 6516<\/td>\n<td>Urinary System and Body Fluids<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\" role=\"row\">\n<td>CITO 6517<\/td>\n<td>Mammary Glands and Miscellaneous<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\" role=\"row\">\n<td>CITO 6518<\/td>\n<td>Clinical Practicum<\/td>\n<td>13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Course Descriptions<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<a title=\"(Please click here to download the course description in PDF format)\" href=\"https:\/\/rcm1.rcm.upr.edu\/msc-catalog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">(Please click here to access the Medical Sciences Campus Catalog and look for the Course Descriptions for this Program)<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Study Costs<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b><span data-ogsc=\"black\" data-ogsb=\"white\">Credit Cost: $2,200.00<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsb=\"white\"><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(32, 31, 30)\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<table class=\"x_MsoNormalTable\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"190\">\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\" align=\"center\">Description<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"91\">\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\" align=\"center\">Cost<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"190\">\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span data-ogsc=\"black\">Maintenance Fee<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"91\">\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span data-ogsc=\"black\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0$100.00<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"190\">\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span data-ogsc=\"black\">Technology Maintenance Fee<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"91\">\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span data-ogsc=\"black\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 $\u00a050.00<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"190\">\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span data-ogsc=\"black\">Laboratory Rights<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"91\">\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span data-ogsc=\"black\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 $\u00a0100.00<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"190\">\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span data-ogsc=\"black\">Graduation Rights<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"91\">\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span data-ogsc=\"black\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0$80.00<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"x_MsoNormalTable\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"190\">\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span data-ogsc=\"black\">Summer Maintenance Fee<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"92\">\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span data-ogsc=\"black\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 $\u00a050.00<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"190\">\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span data-ogsc=\"black\">Study Costs (include things like books, PPE, BOC payment, computer, etc.)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"92\">\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\" align=\"center\">$ 9,440.00<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Program Outcomes<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/rcm1.rcm.upr.edu\/eps\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PROGRAM-OUTCOMES.pdf\">(Please click here to download the Program Outcomes)<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Registration<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]In order to practice the profession in Puerto Rico, it is necessary to obtain the Certification offered by the American Society of Clinical Pathologist by the Board of Registry.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Accreditation<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The Cytothecnology Program is currently accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/files.constantcontact.com\/aa38b439001\/e5d3117b-56d4-4299-b9aa-6acd5b555db9.jpg\" alt=\"caahepblue\" width=\"73\" height=\"72\" \/><\/p>\n<p>9355 &#8211; 113th St. N, #7709<br \/>\nSeminole, FL 33775<br \/>\nPhone 727-210-2350<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Program Director<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Profa. Everlidis Rivera Ortiz<br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"mailto:everlidis.rivera@upr.edu\">everlidis.rivera@upr.edu<\/a><br \/>\n787-758-2525 ext. 3574<\/p>\n<p><strong>Medical Advisor<\/strong><br \/>\nMar\u00eda Marcos, MD, FCAP, FASCP<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:maria.marcos@upr.edu\">maria.marcos@upr.edu<br \/>\n<\/a>787-777-3535 ext. 6810<\/p>\n<p><strong>Faculty Members<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Alma Camacho, SCT(ASCP), MBA, Ed.D.<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:alma.camacho@upr.edu\">alma.camacho@upr.edu<br \/>\n<\/a>787-758-2525 ext.4405<\/p>\n<p>Yadiris L\u00f3pez, CT (ASCP), MSc, DrPH<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:yadiris.lopez1@upr.edu\">yadiris.lopez1@upr.edu<\/a><br \/>\n787-758-2525 ext. 3572<\/p>\n<p><strong>Faculty Speaker<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Roberto D\u00e1vila, Ed. D.<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:roberto.davila@upr.edu\">roberto.davila@upr.edu<br \/>\n<\/a>787-758-2525 ext. 1672[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Physical Address<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Office 608, Sixth Floor<br \/>\nSchool of Health Professions Building<br \/>\nMedical Sciences Campus, Medical Center<br \/>\nMonacillo Area Rio Piedras, PR[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Telephones<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Director &#8211; 787-758-2525, ext. 1162<br \/>\nSecretary &#8211; 787-758-2525, ext. 3573<br \/>\nFax &#8211; 787-756-3148[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Mailing Address<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Cytotechnology Program, Graduated Department<br \/>\nMedical Sciences Campus<br \/>\nUniversity of Puerto Rico<br \/>\nPO Box 365067<br \/>\nSan Juan PR, 00936-5067[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] General Information [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The cytotechnologist is the professional qualified to analyze cellular samples under the microscope in order to detect neoplastic cells before the patient shows obvious symptoms of malignant growth. 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