AW: [Histonet] certification of histotechnologists

[Gudrun Lang]

Hi Jackie,
I didn't read the whole topic posted, perhaps there's a repeat in my answer.
German training as "MTA" (medical technical assistent) includes histology
and histotechnolgy. So they are definitly certified in their profession with
a diploma. I think this kind of education is rather similar to the Canadian
way. Also in Austria, where I come from, we have the training as Biomedical
Scientist in the third education sector, now ending with a Bachelor and
thesis, with theoretical and practical histotechnology.
Theoretically there exists a law that excludes working with patients'
clinical specimens to our profession. But like everywhere cheaper persons
are trained on the job and supervised by hopefully one BMS. If a pathologist
takes the responsibility he may employ anyone, although he/she has not the
specified technical training (doctor and employer).
The registration is another issue. People taking care of patients of any
profession should be registered, because on one hand the profession and on
the other hand patients should be protected against bad lab practice.

Gudrun 

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[mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Im Auftrag von Jackie
O'Connor
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Betreff: Re: [Histonet] certification of histotechnologists


I have a new topic along this thread - seems to be generating a lot of
interest.  What, if any, histology group, such as NSH in the US - is
available in Europe?   Or any other support group for that matter.  I have
colleagues in Germany who would greatly benefit from being able to interact
with other histotechs who are closer than ME. (Chicago area)  Any
suggestions will be appreciated.  Also, are there certifying agencies out
there like ASCP here?
Jackie O'


-----Original Message-----
From: Edwards, Richard E. <ree3 <@t> leicester.ac.uk>
To: 'Janet Keeping' <keeping.janet <@t> gmail.com>; histonet
<histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu>
Sent: Fri, May 25, 2012 7:36 am
Subject: RE: [Histonet] certification of histotechnologists


Same in UK, I have never understood why  the separation in the  Land of the
Free.

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On Behalf Of Janet Keeping
Sent: 25 May 2012 12:38
To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] certification of histotechnologists

Just curious if  any consideration has been given to including
Histotechnology in your medical laboratory programs as we do in Canada? our
graduates are certified for 5 different careers and shortages in one
particular laboratory does not seem to be a problem.
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