[Histonet] requirements for certification

[Whitaker, Bonnie]

I agree with Liz.  It seems with a bio major and chem minor, that should take
care of the coursework.  You could do the IU online program, but if you are
self-motivated, I would just study on my own, if I were you.  If you don't
pass the first time, then at least you would know how close you were, and
could decide to take the course, or just to study a little more.  If you can
pass the exam, why waste the time and money unnecessarily?  It sounds like
you probably have a great background and experience already!

Bonnie Whitaker

Clinical Histology Manager
Ohio State University Medical Center
N308B Doan Hall
410 W. 10th Ave.
Columbus, OH  43210

Bonnie.Whitaker <@t> osumc.edu

phone 614.293.5048
fax 614.293.7273
pager 614.346.5013
 

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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
[mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Liz Chlipala
Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 4:57 PM
To: Jennifer Anderson; histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: RE: [Histonet] requirements for certification

You might be eligible to sit for the registry already either HT or HTL, you
just need to have the correct number of credits in biology and chemistry to
meet the requirements.  I would call ASCP to see if you have the
requirements, it seems to me that you have the experience needed you just
need to make sure you have the credits.  That's my opinion.  All you need is
one year on the job training with a BS or BA to sit for the HTL.  I think I'm
correct on this, but if I'm not we'll know soon enough from the replys.

Liz

Elizabeth A. Chlipala, BS, HTL(ASCP)QIHC Manager Premier Laboratory, LLC PO
Box 18592 Boulder, Colorado 80308 office (303) 682-3949 fax (303) 682-9060
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-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Jennifer
Anderson
Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 2:51 PM
To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] requirements for certification

Hello.

I'm thinking about getting my HTL certification.  I've been a bench scientist
in both academia and biotech for 21 years, which has included pre-clinical
animal research and subsequent histological applications.
I've set up an histology lab and have a lot of IHC but only basic staining
(mostly H&E), as well as loads of animal tissue processing and some human
tissues.  I have a liberal arts degree (an AB) with a biology major and a
chemistry minor.  We have both a DVM and a few MD's on site, but for
pre-clinical and clinical research consult.  I would appreciate any insight
on getting certified through an online program, how many hours is required,
and what kind of mentorship is necessary.

Thank you for your insights and time!

Jennifer M. Anderson, Scientist
Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc.
11388 Sorrento Valley Road
San Diego, CA 92121
858-704-8333
janderson <@t> halozyme.com<mailto:janderson <@t> halozyme.com>

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