I think it is valuable since it allows you to learn things through study and application that you may not have been previously exposed to while preparing for the test. The test is strictly theory now versus the first year when stained slides were submitted and there was zero theory. Given the rapid changes in histology with ISH, IHC, IFs and other molecular based testing I don't see how it could hurt you to earn this credential. I'm not sure how pays is differentiated in the market for this qualification, but I do know that I see more and more jobs, especially those for IHC that require it or it is highly desirable for the position.
Walter Benton HT(ASCP)QIHC Histology Supervisor Chesapeake Urology Associates 806 Landmark Drive, Suite 126 (All Deliveries to Suite 127) Glen Burnie, MD 21061 443-471-5850 (Direct) 410-768-5961 (Lab) 410-768-5965 (Fax) wben...@cua.md ________________________________________ From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Sara Baldwin/mhhcc.org [sbald...@mhhcc.org] Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 12:33 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] ?QIHC I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ALSO Thanks Histology/Cytology Supervisor S. Kathy Baldwin, SCT (ASCP) Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center sbald...@mhhcc.org Ph 812-996-0210, 0216, Fax 812-996-0232, Pager 812-481-0897, Cell 812-887-3357 Confidential information, Authorized use only. _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information contained in this electronic message is intended solely for the personal and confidential use of the designated recipient(s) named above and may contain information that is protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this transmission is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the transmitting person/department immediately by email or telephone (410) 581-5881 and delete the message without making a copy. _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet