[Histonet] uncertified techs in Histology

[Watson, Linda]

I totally agree with Mary. I have often heard that histotechs are a dying breed. That us "old timers" are not being replaced by the younger generation. If we want to have less uncertified histotechs then lets not make it so difficult for individuals to pursue this wonderful career. I still think it is very important for the exam to remain in place but those individuals out of high school that are maybe not thinking of attending college to obtain a bachelors degree should have the opportunity to become a certified histologist. I know that you can still obtain the HT but not the HTL. Correct me if I am wrong.

Linda

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>From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-
>bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Mary Abosso
>Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 11:19 AM
>To: Steven Coakley; Histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
>Subject: RE: [Histonet] uncertified techs in Histology
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>Many areas have to go to unregistered techs out of necessity due to the
>high vacancy rate in our field since the ASCP made changes to the career
>path for the HT board requirements.  Many of these facilities have
>either formal or informal training and have turned out many very good,
>high quality techs.  Yes, some may be skilled at the "art" of histology,
>but lack the understanding that is behind the science.  These often can
>embed, cut and do special stains with superior quality and happy
>pathologists.  I have seen registered techs that have all the
>intelligence that their sheepskins say, but totally lack the hands on
>skills needed to produce superior quality material for patient
>diagnosis.  While this is only my opinion, I wish that there was still
>the route for OJT as long as there is a certified tech in place for
>training.
>
>My two cents worth,
>Mary Abosso
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>Coakley
>Sent: Wed 2/11/2009 7:55 AM
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>Subject: [Histonet] uncertified techs in Histology
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>Any thoughts or experiences with my fellow HT/HTL's(ASCP).  What the big
>advantage do all these facilities think there gaining by going with
>unregistered techs, especially when theres always ongoing quality issues
>when theres so many trained certified HT looking for work?  In my area
>of the country I can't believe how many Hospitals go this way.
>
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