[Histonet] HT/HTL EXAM RESULTS

[lpwenk <@t> sbcglobal.net]

If you are wondering what the statistics/pass rate for the Jan-June 2004 HT
and HTL exams - read further. If bored already, delete quickly.

Information taken from the ASCP Board of Registry newsletter "BOR
Newsletter" Fall 2004.

Minimum pass score is 400, for both the written (MCQ = multiple choice
question) and the practical. Reminder - both the written and the practical
must be passed, to be certified.

HT-MCQ
# taking = 460
Mean score = 396
Range of scores = 100-788
Total pass = 230 (50%)

HT-PRACTICAL
# taking = 375
Mean score = 469
Range of scores = 189-889
Total pass = 283 (75%)

HT-COMBINED (MCQ and Practical)
# taking = 480
Total pass = 234 (49%)

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HTL-MCQ
# taking = 80
Mean score = 429
Range of scores = 231-725
Total pass = 47 (59%)

HTL-PRACTICAL
# taking = 65
Mean score = 498
Range of scores = 328-712
Total pass = 58 (89%)

HTL-COMBINED (MCQ and Practical)
# taking = 78
Total pass = 50 (64%)

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HT
- first year certification offered = 1948
- total certified to date = 19,085

HTL
- first year certification offered = 1980
- total certified to date = 2,178

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Peggy A. Wenk, HTL(ASCP)SLS
William Beaumont Hospital
Royal Oak, MI 48073