[Histonet] Re: HT Certification

[Jessica Phillips]

Thanks for the advice! I actually have read all of the Carson text and I
have her companion flash cards and work book. I also have been reviewing
the ASCP HT certification book. I guess I'm just paranoid about all of the
possible stains on the exam. My B.S. is in health science and my minor is
in clinical science so I have a grasp of staining mechanisms but I just
want to be as prepared as possible.
On Oct 2, 2014 12:46 PM, "Jessica Phillips" <msjessicaphillips <@t> gmail.com>
wrote:

> Hello all. I have been following histonet postings for the last year and I
> just want to let everyone know how much I appreciate all of the
> information. I am currently going through in house training for my
> histotechnician certification at Stanford Medical Center. I am attempting
> to make my study cards for the special stain portion of the examination and
> I am having a little trouble. I see on ASCP's website a list of probable
> stains on the exam but NSH's website also has a suggested list of stains
> that should also be studied. NSH's list is longer and more involved and
> while I understand that it is worth my while to know the theory behind all
> of the staining on these two lists, I would like to know if anyone has an
> opinion about which list is more relevant to passing the exam, if any. Any
> type of comment is greatly appreciated. All of the histotechs in my lab
> have taken the exam over 10 years ago and are not able to offer specifics.
>
> Thanks much!
>
> -Jessica
>