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Enlisted
HISTOPATHOLOGY
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
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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.
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Basic Military Training
7.5 weeks
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TECHNICAL TRAINING
180 days
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TECH SCHOOL LOCATION
Ft. Sam Houston, TX
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STATUS UPON COMPLETION
Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Histologic Technology
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You must be 17–42 years of age, a U.S. citizen and obtain a qualifying ASVAB score.
*High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year.
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44 General (G)
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- Normal color vision
- Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
- Must be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment