[Histonet] Returning to Histology-Another Idea Won't Work

[joelle weaver]

With all due respect and regard that should be afforded to the indisputable value of experience ( in time spans of 10 years or more), I would add that I do not see how this could be exchanged for  academics.To me they are different animals- both adding something to the knowledge base of the person ( and speaking from my perspective of having both under my belt),  and from my experience they are beneficial and useful to me, though in very different ways and different situations. I do not have the routes in front of me, and don't spend the time reviewing them that I formerly did, since I am not teaching at the moment, but I do not recall any experience level for any route stipulating 10 years? 

Joelle Weaver MAOM, BA, (HTL) ASCP
 

> From: histotech <@t> imagesbyhopper.com
> Date: Sat, 27 Aug 2011 20:06:18 -0400
> To: lpwenk <@t> sbcglobal.net
> Subject: Re: [Histonet] Returning to Histology-Another Idea Won't Work
> CC: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu; araniqkslvr <@t> yahoo.com
> 
> 10 years experience to qualify for taking the exam? Is that an ASCP requirement? It sounds like they might be exchanging experience for the bachelor's degree? Have you checked out the online courses? I believe there are some that offer the bachelor's degree.
> 
> Michelle
> 
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> On Aug 27, 2011, at 1:45 PM, "Lee & Peggy Wenk" <lpwenk <@t> sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> 
> > "It looks like the time limits prohibit me from trying this, since I did it so long ago"
> > 
> > What is "IT"? What is prohibiting you from taking the HTL exam? What does having taken and passed the HT exam have to do with taking the HTL exam?
> > 
> > Sorry, I'm really lost as to what you need, and how to help you.
> > 
> > Peggy A. Wenk, HTL(ASCP)SLS
> > Beaumont Hospital
> > Royal Oak, MI 48073
> > 
> > "The above response reflects my opinion, and not the hospital's view."
> > 
> > -----Original Message----- From: Paula
> > Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 3:31 PM
> > To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> > Subject: [Histonet] Returning to Histology-Another Idea Won't Work
> > 
> > I thought it might be good to study and try for the HTL (already have school for HT and am certified) but it looks like the time limits prohibit me from trying this, since I did it so long ago. Anyone else have any ideas? I'd gladly buy the books and study. Cannot get into a lab here in NC without current experience. The closest school is in western NC, about 5 hours away. I didn't see anything near me in Raleigh. I was going to purchase the textbooks but now I see this won't work either:
> > 
> > Histotechnologist, HTL(ASCP)
> > 
> > Application Fee: $210
> > 
> > To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must
> > satisfy the requirements of at least one of the following routes:
> > 
> > Route 1: Baccalaureate degree from a regionally
> > accredited college/university with a combination of 30 semester hours
> > (45 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry AND successful completion of
> > a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician or Histotechnology program within
> > the last 5 years; OR
> > 
> > Route 2: Baccalaureate degree from a regionally
> > accredited college/university with a combination of 30 semester hours
> > (45 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry AND one year full time
> > acceptable experience in a histopathology (clinical, veterinary,
> > industry or research) laboratory in the U.S., Canada or an accredited
> > laboratory* within the last ten years.
> > 
> > *laboratory accredited by a CMS approved accreditation organization (i.e., AABB, CAP, COLA, DNV, The Joint Commission, etc.)
> > 
> > Clinical Laboratory Experience
> > 
> > To fulfill the experience requirement for the Histotechnologist
> > examination, you must have experience, within the last ten years, in the
> > following areas:
> > 
> > Fixation
> > Microtomy
> > Processing
> > Staining Any ideas? I have posted this before, but I keep on trying!
> > 
> > Paula
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