The university educational program for cytotechnologist

The university educational program for cytotechnologist (CT) in Japan was established at Kyorin Univ. in 1982 and at Kitasato Univ. in 1994. After CT qualification testing and acquisition of Medical techonologist (MT) certification, the program was launched. Examinations in graduation prospect changes were made possible in the fourth year of qualification tests in 1997. CT played an active part, improving the rate of success, and since employment eligibility was put into practice, it also became possible to pursue pathology and cytology. The effect of a consistent university education is considered high-priority. It became a motivating force as CT education shifted to the 4-year university system in national junior colleges. In 1999, Gunma Univ. and in 2002, Yamaguchi Univ. started CT education. We provide a consistent education starting in the Pt year. In one-onone education, importance is attached to acquisition of the knowledge and skills needed for success and to a sense of mission as a CT. We instill responsibility and pride while creating a person who can step in and be effective immediately. An enormous enormous amount of time is spent on MT education and there is no room for CT education, but the demand for CT will increase exponentially. While establishment of a more effective education is desired, CT as a profession must be socially recognized as independent of MT.