[Histonet] RE: What percent of HTL's do not have a BS degree?

[Shirley A. Powell]

Those of us who are HTLs without a BS degree were grandfathered in by ASCP when the certification was first offered.  As I understand that the fact that we passed the HTL meant that we had the required education and skills (and at that time we had a practical to prove we could do the work) for that certification: the equivalent to a BS degree. To exclude those who do not have the paper BS is like saying we do not count.  Thank goodness my employer thinks I do. I do not have any references for you to prove your position but I think you will hear from others who feel the same way.  

Shirley A. Powell, HT(ASCP)HTL, ASCP
Histology professional for 47 years 


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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Feher, Stephen
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 12:12 PM
To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] What percent of HTL's do not have a BS degree?

I'm trying to find some solid statistics to justify being able to hire
HTL (ASCP) candidates who do not have a Bachelor's degree.  I am
contending that requiring the candidate to have a Bachelor's degree will
eliminate a substantial number of very qualified people.  Does anyone
have any solid references to support my position.
 
Thanks,
 
Steve
 

Stephen A. Feher, MS, SCT (ASCP)

Pathology Supervisor

Catholic Medical Center

100 McGregor Street

Manchester, NH 03102

603-663-6707

sfeher <@t> cmc-nh.org <mailto:sfeher <@t> cmc-nh.org> 

 
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