OR Graduation from an approved, CAHEA accredited cytology program or HHS approved cytology program, with college credits and experience (as defined in CLIA requirements Section 493.1483) to include 2 years in a regionally accredited college or university with at least 12 semester hours in science, 8 hours of which are in biology, plus successful completion of a 12-month training program in an accredited school of cytotechnology. Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university and successful completion of a 12 month training program in an accredited school of cytotechnology.