Thought I would throw my 2 cents out there, too. I received my HTL back in the early 80's (hate to think how old that makes me!), I already had a BS when I went to histotech school. I have found that it has made a difference in my career to have the HTL. When I have worked in hospitals, I was on the same pay scale as the med techs, the HT's were not. When I received my QIHC, some kind med techs lobbied for me to get the same specialty certification bonus that the med techs received. I feel fortunate to have mostly been treated by physicians and co-workers with respect, and do feel that my work is a profession (& I enjoy it). I am thankful to have the wonderful experiences, and I go home & have a glass of wine on the bad days!
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