[Histonet] Need Some Help

[Derek Papalegis]

Jennifer MacDonald wrote:
> How many experienced histotechs can say that they have never cut 
> themselves?  Most people in an interview situation are nervous and 
> unfamiliar with the equipment being asked to use for an impromptu 
> demonstration of skills.
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> Jennifer MacDonald
> Director, Histotechnician Training Program
> Mt. San Antonio College
> 1100 N. Grand Ave.
> Walnut, CA 91789
> (909) 594-5611 ext. 4884
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> "Bernice Frederick" <b-frederick <@t> northwestern.edu> 
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> If you've been training you should be wise enough to NOT cut yourself.
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> Bernice Frederick HTL (ASCP)
> Northwestern University
> Pathology Core Facility
> 710 N Fairbanks Court
> Olson 8-421
> Chicago,IL 60611
> 312-503-3723
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jennifer MacDonald [mailto:JMacDonald <@t> mtsac.edu] 
> Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 5:19 PM
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> Cc: 'Bernice Frederick'; 'Histonet';
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> Subject: RE: [Histonet] Need Some Help
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> Is there any concern about the liability of non-employee cutting
> themselves during this test? 
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> Jennifer MacDonald
> Director, Histotechnician Training Program
> Mt. San Antonio College
> 1100 N. Grand Ave.
> Walnut, CA 91789
> (909) 594-5611 ext. 4884
> jmacdonald <@t> mtsac.edu 
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> I agree.  I have a "practical" test for new applicants as well.  I have
> them
> cut 5 or so blocks, observe their cutting technique, how they choose to
> label the slide, mount the section, etc.  Its great insight on how they
> will
> perform. 
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Bernice
> Frederick
> Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 8:27 AM
> To: 'Kim Tournear'; 'Histonet'
> Subject: RE: [Histonet] Need Some Help
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> All,
> When I interviewed for my first job out of histo school, I was sat at a
> microtome and had to cut sections. Seems like a good test to me!!! I've
> done it to others, especially if they are new in the field or registry
> eligible. Since ASCP/BOR has seen fit to remove the practical this is
> the next best way.
> Bernice
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> Bernice Frederick HTL (ASCP)
> Northwestern University
> Pathology Core Facility
> 710 N Fairbanks Court
> Olson 8-421
> Chicago,IL 60611
> 312-503-3723
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Kim
> Tournear
> Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 11:59 AM
> To: Histonet
> Subject: RE: [Histonet] Need Some Help
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> Eric,
>  I have to agree with Patsy...although, just because a person has passd
> the exam and becomes certified (lots of book smart people out there),
> doesn't mean they are good (hands on application) at what they do....I
> guess it would have to be up to your client as to whether or not they
> prefer that the tech is certified or not....they might only care that
> the tech can do the job and do it well....good luck
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> Kim Tournear, HT (ASCP), QIHC ( ASCP)
>  Specialists in Dermatology
>  Histology/Mohs Supervisor
>  Tucson, AZ
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Are you only including cuts from a microtome?

-- 
Derek Papalegis HT (ASCP)
Histotechnician
Division of Laboratory Animal Medicine
Tufts University 
136 Harrison Avenue
Boston, MA 02111
phone: 617 636-2971
fax: 617 636-8354