[Histonet] HT Certified vs. HT non-certified

[Deltour, Douglas D.(HM2)]

I think they you have to look more at experience than certification. When
you think about it what does the certification actually mean? They studied
for a test and passed it. They did a couple of stains or had someone do it
and they were acceptable. Does everyone actually know the concepts behind
ALL of the certification questions or do they just know the answers? When
will they apply those questions to the work? I have worked with both
certified and non-certified techs. By watching them work you could not
distinguish which ones were certified and which ones were not. I am not
trying to knock certification but some facilities may pass over good techs
or lose good techs because of it. Look at the big picture.

Douglas D. Deltour  
Naval Hospital Sigonella Italy 
Supervisor Histology 
Histology Technician 
 

-----Original Message-----
From: BRobert <@t> ameripath.com [mailto:BRobert <@t> ameripath.com]
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2004 1:43 AM
To: Histolady710 <@t> aol.com; histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: RE: [Histonet] HT Certified vs. HT non-certified


It is not all that black or white! It all depends on the person and what we
are looking for...each case is unique and has to be considered and evaluated
in it's context. I would certainly never base a decision only on the #years
of experience and certified or not certified!

BR

-----Original Message-----
From: Histolady710 <@t> aol.com [mailto:Histolady710 <@t> aol.com]
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 4:13 PM
To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] HT Certified vs. HT non-certified


This is for histology managers !  I'm curious as to which HT you would hire
- 
a non-certified with 15 years experience or a OJT  HT (ASCP) with 2 years 
experience.  Thanks.
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