http://www.ascp.org/pdf/HTHTLSummaryofStainsforComputerExamination.aspx
Sorry. The link was incomplete. Jennifer MacDonald <jmacdon...@mtsac.edu> Sent by: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu 03/06/2009 01:59 PM To "MaryAnn Dixon" <dix...@vetmed.ufl.edu> cc histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu, histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject Re: [Histonet] HT exam MaryAnn, The ASCP uses Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT) for the certification exams. As another person responded your questions will be based on the response to the previous questions. If you get the answer right subsequent questions asked will be of increasing difficulty and worth more points. The maximum score is 999. You need 400 to pass the exam. It is wise to answer each questions to the best of your ability so that you will receive questions with higher point values. You will have an opportunity to review all or some of your responses before you submit the exam. At the conclusion of the exam you will get a message on the screen to indicate that you have passed or failed. You will receive your final score in the mail in about 10 days. Applicants that are not successful will receive a breakdown of the scores by category (fixation, processing, microtomy, staining, and lab operations). Successful applicants just receive the total score. You will have 2.5 hours to answer the 100 questions. 40-50% of the exam is based on staining so that is an area that you will want to concentrate on, but not at the exclusion of the others. The test questions have been updated so don't rely on receiving "old school questions". Also remember that since 2001 cytology preparation is included. You are also responsible for the basic theory of IHC, including antigen retrieval, controls, and antibody preparation. The following link will direct you to an explanation of CAT. http://www.ascp.org/FunctionalNavigation/certification/GetCertified/ComputerAdaptiveTestingCAT.aspx This link will direct you to the examination guidelines for the HT/HTL exams. On the last page is a list of stains to concentrate on. http://www.ascp.org/pdf/ Jennifer MacDonald Education Coordinator, Histotechnician Training Program Mt. San Antonio College 1100 N. Grand Ave. Walnut, CA 91789 (909) 594-5611 ext. 4884 jmacdon...@mtsac.edu "MaryAnn Dixon" <dix...@vetmed.ufl.edu> Sent by: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu 03/06/2009 10:53 AM To <histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu> cc Subject [Histonet] HT exam Hi everyone out there in Histoland, Well, I'm getting close to my HT exam date and was wondering if any of you had recently taken the exam. I can't find any info on the test itself as far as if it is weighted or just a straight 150 questions. Can you flag questions and go back? Do you know when you submit the test if you have passed or not? I've been told in the past that the computer would just shut off and a screen would come up pass or fail. Anyway, I have been focusing on Frieda Carson as well as the AFIP manual. Any suggestions for a successful passing score? I think you have to get a minimum of 400. Should I be concerned with microwave special stains? I would think the test is more old school. Any helpful hints would be truly appreciated. Thanks! MaryAnn Dixon BS Biological Scientist Anatomic Pathology UF Veterinary Medical Center (352) 352-2235 Ext. 4517 _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet