[Histonet] IHC and state requirements

Joe Nocito jnocito <@t> satx.rr.com
Wed Sep 12 19:09:31 CDT 2007


Michelle,
in Texas, things are a little less slack. In some parts you do not have to 
be ASCP registered. As much as some people would like to be. We have been 
fighting for a licensure for years, but to no avail.
    In a nutshell (I prefer peanuts) rules are lax in Texas.

JTT
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michelle McCoy" <mmccoy100 <@t> gmail.com>
To: <histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 4:30 PM
Subject: [Histonet] IHC and state requirements


>I am a Florida licensed HT (ASCP). I'm planning to apply for work out of 
>the
> state and have seen jobs titled "Histotechnologist" and was curious if I 
> am
> eligible to apply for jobs with this title --if this term is only applied
> for HTL credential holders. Or if it is applied to anyone who has
> histotechnology experience (I believe someone had mentioned you dont have 
> to
> have HT or HTL credentials to work in the field in many states). Some job
> listings state IHC duties and I'm guessing I can perform them as an HT
> (ASCP) if I have experience or they are willing to train in IHC (unless
> otherwise indicated that they are only looking for HTL candidates) Thanks
> for any clarification on this.
>
> Michelle
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