[Histonet] aspiring histotech

[Loralei Dewe]

Thanks to everyone who took the time to answer. I will explore this through
NSH and ASCP. It sound like certification and continuing education are the
keys!!

Cheers,
Loralei

On Thu, Jul 16, 2009 at 5:33 AM, Haynes, MaryAnne <mahaynes <@t> cnmc.org> wrote:

> Loralei & Anthony,
> It has been a long time since I took my HTL exam, but the latest
> materials from NSH and the Bancroft-Gamble book are well worth it.
> Pursuing a degree and certification is the best way to advance in your
> career.
> I have 2 bachelors, 2 masters degrees, and a doctorate along with 4 ASCP
> certifications. I am currently an operations manager for a research and
> a clinical AP laboratory, soon to be advanced to an Executive Director.
> I am given a salary with perks comparable to faculty and staff
> physicians.
> I absolutely love my profession and have never left histology behind for
> career advancement, but I have certainly expanded what I do.
> Our clinical AP is combined Cytology, Histology, and IHC with ISH.
> Our research lab is primarily molecular procedures (PCR etc..) along
> with IHC, ISH, and Laser Capture Microscopy.
> Education and certification can get you wherever you want to go.
> Hope this helps
>
> Mary Anne D. Haynes,
>
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> [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Loralei
> Dewe
> Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 18:47
> To: Anthony Sandoval
> Cc: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> Subject: Re: [Histonet] aspiring histotech
>
>  I am interested in knowing this also please!!
>
> Loralei
>
> On Wed, Jul 15, 2009 at 1:35 PM, Anthony Sandoval
> <sandoval.1965 <@t> hotmail.com
> > wrote:
>
> >
> > Hello histology world!
> >
> >
> >
> >  I have been working in a histology lab doing mostly IHC for over a
> year
> > now and I am interested in taking the HT or HTL exam. I have a B.S. in
> > biology so I can sit for either exam. I was wondering about the pro's
> and
> > con's of each and any study material that would best help me. Thank
> you all
> > for the info and this site is a great source of info and inspiration
> for my
> > chosen career!
> >
> >
> >
> > Anthony
> >
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