Yes, you are correct. One year OJT plus a BA/BS with required # of biology/chemistry credits for HTL. When I tried to call to see if I qualified they said that they can not tell you over the phone. You have to apply (and pay the $200) to see if you qualify. Katelin Lester, HTL(ASCP) MedSurg Pathology Associates, Inc. (503)443-2157 > You might be eligible to sit for the registry already either HT or HTL, > you just need to have the correct number of credits in biology and > chemistry to meet the requirements. I would call ASCP to see if you > have the requirements, it seems to me that you have the experience > needed you just need to make sure you have the credits. That's my > opinion. All you need is one year on the job training with a BS or BA > to sit for the HTL. I think I'm correct on this, but if I'm not we'll > know soon enough from the replys. > > Liz > > Elizabeth A. Chlipala, BS, HTL(ASCP)QIHC > Manager > Premier Laboratory, LLC > PO Box 18592 > Boulder, Colorado 80308 > office (303) 682-3949 > fax (303) 682-9060 > www.premierlab.com > > > Ship to Address: > 1567 Skyway Drive, Unit E > Longmont, Colorado 80504 > > -----Original Message----- > From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu > [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Jennifer > Anderson > Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 2:51 PM > To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu > Subject: [Histonet] requirements for certification > > Hello. > > I'm thinking about getting my HTL certification. I've been a bench > scientist in both academia and biotech for 21 years, which has included > pre-clinical animal research and subsequent histological applications. > I've set up an histology lab and have a lot of IHC but only basic > staining (mostly H&E), as well as loads of animal tissue processing and > some human tissues. I have a liberal arts degree (an AB) with a biology > major and a chemistry minor. We have both a DVM and a few MD's on site, > but for pre-clinical and clinical research consult. I would appreciate > any insight on getting certified through an online program, how many > hours is required, and what kind of mentorship is necessary. > > Thank you for your insights and time! > > Jennifer M. Anderson, Scientist > Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. > 11388 Sorrento Valley Road > San Diego, CA 92121 > 858-704-8333 > jander...@halozyme.com<mailto:jander...@halozyme.com> > > ________________________________ > The information transmitted in this email is confidential and is > intended only for the person(s) or entity to which it is addressed. > Delivery of this message to any person other than the intended > recipient(s) is not intended in any way to waive confidentiality or any > applicable privilege. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other > use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by > individuals or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited > by Halozyme and may be in violation of applicable laws. If you received > this in error, please contact the sender and delete/destroy this email. > _______________________________________________ > 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 >
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