[Histonet] Technicians need to be certified

[Charles.Embrey]

Please know that I am not trying to be "harsh".  My post was in no way
meant to belittle anyone or offend.  The terms technician technologist
and specialist used in the lab represent a level of certification.
Individuals work hard and study either in school or on their own to
challenge the test to become a Histologic Technician (HT) or Histologic
Technologist (HTL).  There is no federal mandate that requires either
one of these certifications to do the job but the certification allows
you to be addressed as such and to place the initials after your name.
With your years of experience you can probably work circles around newly
certified techs and I wasn't implying you couldn't.  I, myself, didn't
take my HT exam until I was nearing retirement from the Air Force and
had been doing the job since I was eighteen.  When I refinished my
basement I ran all the wire and put in all the light switches and
outlets but I don't think I can refer to myself as an Electrician.  It
is my own opinion, but I feel to actually call yourself a Histologic
Technician requires some sort of validation.

Charles Embrey, PA(ASCP),HT(ASCP)   

-----Original Message-----
From: Garcia, Amanda [mailto:Amanda.Garcia <@t> TriadHospitals.com] 
Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2006 3:08 PM
To: Charles.Embrey
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Technicians need to be certified

I am going to have to disagree with you because I can "honestly" call
myself a histology technician since I have been one for 20 years now
without a "certificate" to back it up and have become a histology
supervisor during these 20 years.  All without a "certificate".  Not
that there is anything wrong with acquiring your certification but I
think the statement on not being able to honestly refer to yourself as a
technician is rather harsh.  So what am I? 

-----Original Message-----
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Charles.Embrey
Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2006 2:53 PM
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Subject: FW: [Histonet] Technicians need to be certified



-----Original Message-----
From: Charles.Embrey
Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2006 2:32 PM
To: 'Galiotto, Laura'
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Technicians need to be certified

I am not quite sure that I understand your question.  Neither CAP nor
ASCP require a person to be certified to cut blocks and slides, do
stains or embed tissue.  On the other hand I don't think that you can
honestly refer to yourself as a Histology "Technician" unless you have
the certification to back it up and make it official.  The state of
Florida does require state licensure as an HT or HTL to do these things
but that is different from a national standard or licensure.

Charles Embrey Jr. PA(ASCP)
www.GreyRealm.com   

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of
Galiotto, Laura
Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2006 2:14 PM
To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] Technicians need to be certified


Does anyone know of ASCP or CAP requiring Histology Technicians to be
certified ? 
I sent the director of ASCP an e-mail, I have not got a response yet. 

Laura Galiotto, HT (ASCP)
Histology Facilitator

Northwest Community Hospital
800 West Central Road
Arlington Heights, Il 60005
847-618-6190

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