Robert, Apart from what is recommended for the registry exam I would strongly recommend he reads the latest edition of John Kiernan's text, Histological and Histochemical Methods. Being available in paperback form it will not make a large dent in his wallet. This text is packed with information on technique and the background to it, plus, it's well written and easily read. Ian.
Dr. Ian Montgomery, Histotechnology, I.B.L.S. Support Unit, Thomson Building, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8QQ. -----Original Message----- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Robert Richmond Sent: 04 December 2009 04:22 To: Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] what book to study for registry? I'm working with a thirtysomething man with a degree in chemistry and a good bit of experience under his belt, who in these bad times wound up signing on as a histech with no experience. Trained by an elderly minimally competent tech, he's rapidly blossomed - is making superb slides and is really interested in histotechnology. He's appalled by the minimal knowledge of science of his co-workers. With the base ulterior motive of trying to keep him from taking off when times get better, I've been strongly encouraging him to take the registry exam when he becomes eligible in a few more months. I'll try to work with him as much as I can. My question to you all is - what book should he be studying? Is the exam still based on Freida Carson's book (2nd ed) which we have, or is there a more recent book we should get? Bob Richmond Samurai Pathologist Knoxville TN _______________________________________________ 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