Re: [Histonet] HT Exam
For $30.00 you can get them from ASCPprobably a good investment !! http://www.starttest.com/7.2.0.0/cart.aspx?program=ASCPPractice Brett Brett M. Connolly, Ph.D. Prin. Scientist, Translational Biomarkers - Imaging Merck & Co., Inc. PO Box 4, WP-44K West Point, PA 19486 brett_conno...@merck.com T- 215-652-2501 F- 215-993-6803 -Original Message- From: Kristy Castillo via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2016 8:41 AM To: 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: [Histonet] HT Exam How would I be able to get a example test for the HT exam? Is there a place that you can go to get example questions? Know someone studying for the exam, but she is not sure what to study and is really nervous. Thanks Histonetters! Kristy Castillo This transmission may contain confidential information, some or all of which may be protected health information as defined by the federal Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule. This transmission is intended for the exclusive use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient (or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this transmission to the intended recipient), you are hereby notified that any disclosure, dissemination, distribution or copying of this information is strictly prohibited and may be subject to legal restriction or sanction. Please notify the sender by telephone to arrange the return or destruction of the information and all copies. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet Notice: This e-mail message, together with any attachments, contains information of Merck & Co., Inc. (2000 Galloping Hill Road, Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA 07033), and/or its affiliates Direct contact information for affiliates is available at http://www.merck.com/contact/contacts.html) that may be confidential, proprietary copyrighted and/or legally privileged. It is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity named on this message. If you are not the intended recipient, and have received this message in error, please notify us immediately by reply e-mail and then delete it from your system. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] HT exam
In the past, there were 3 routes (in short version): - minimum associate degree (or 60 credit hours) with 12 credit hours of biology and chemistry combined with 1 year on-the-job-training (OJT) - high school diploma plus 2 years OJT - completion of a NAACLS accredited histotechnology program As of January 2, 2005, the high school route was eliminated (so 2004 was the last year allowed for those with less than the associate degree/60 credit hours to take the high school route). The other 2 routes remain. FYI - ASCP, NSH and state histology societies started announcing/publishing this information non-stop for 5 years previous to the Jan 2005 date, that the high school route would be eliminated, leaving only the minimum associate degree and the NAACLS program routes. So this information was out there, that the HS route would be eliminated, starting in early 2000. Peggy A. Wenk, HTL(ASCP)SLS Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak, MI 48073 Opinions expressed are mine, and do not reflect on the hospital. -Original Message- From: Metzger, Kenneth Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2012 10:49 AM To: Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] HT exam Can someone tell me what year they began requiring college credits for the HT exam? Thanks Kenneth G Metzger HTL(ASCP) Histology Supervisor ARUP Labs Salt Lake City, Utah Phone: (801)583-2787 ext. 3101 Fax: (801) 584-5244 Email: kenneth.metz...@aruplab.com --- The information transmitted by this e-mail and any included attachments are from ARUP Laboratories and are intended only for the recipient. The information contained in this message is confidential and may constitute inside or non-public information under international, federal, or state securities laws, or protected health information and is intended only for the use of the recipient. Unauthorized forwarding, printing, copying, distributing, or use of such information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you are not the intended recipient, please promptly delete this e-mail and notify the sender of the delivery error or you may call ARUP Laboratories Compliance Hot Line in Salt Lake City, Utah USA at (+1 (800) 522-2787 ext. 2100 ___ 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
RE: [Histonet] HT Exam
Congratulations :-) -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Joanne Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 4:34 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] HT Exam YES! I passed . . . This has been a most wonderful day. ___ 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
RE: [Histonet] HT Exam
Congrats!! I still remember that day, I cried and my husband thought I was crying because I didn't pass when I was crying from pure joy and relief! Cheryl A. Miller HT(ASCP)cm Histology/Cytology Prep Supervisor Physicians Laboratory Services Omaha, NE. 402 731 4145 ext. 554 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Joanne Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 4:34 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] HT Exam YES! I passed . . . This has been a most wonderful day. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet PRIVILEGED / CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION may be contained in this message. If you are not the addressee intended / indicated or agent responsible for delivering it to the addressee, you are hereby notified that you are in possession of confidential and privileged information. Any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete this email from your system. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] HT Exam
I know exactly what you mean and how you felt :-) -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Cheri Miller Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 7:54 AM To: Joanne Cc: histonet; histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] HT Exam Congrats!! I still remember that day, I cried and my husband thought I was crying because I didn't pass when I was crying from pure joy and relief! Cheryl A. Miller HT(ASCP)cm Histology/Cytology Prep Supervisor Physicians Laboratory Services Omaha, NE. 402 731 4145 ext. 554 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Joanne Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 4:34 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] HT Exam YES! I passed . . . This has been a most wonderful day. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet PRIVILEGED / CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION may be contained in this message. If you are not the addressee intended / indicated or agent responsible for delivering it to the addressee, you are hereby notified that you are in possession of confidential and privileged information. Any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete this email from your system. ___ 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
Re: [Histonet] HT Exam
Congratulations!!! On Dec 15, 2011, at 3:34 PM, Joanne wrote: YES! I passed . . . This has been a most wonderful day. ___ 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
Re: [Histonet] HT exam
CONGRADULATIONS!!! Pam Marcum UPENN Vet Sch New Bolton Center - Original Message - From: MaryAnn Dixon dix...@vetmed.ufl.edu To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Monday, April 27, 2009 10:24:39 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [Histonet] HT exam Hey histonetters, Just wanted to tell you all that I PASSED my HT exam this past Saturday. Thank you to all for your wonderful advice and support! MaryAnn Dixon BS, HT (ASCP) 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
Re: [Histonet] HT exam
Congratulations MaryAnn! Stephanie D. Rivera Safety Assessment Department GlaxoSmithKline 709 Swedeland RD King of Prussia, PA 19406 phone: 610-270-7340 fax: 610-270-7202 Pamela Marcum mucra...@comcast.net Sent by: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu 27-Apr-2009 10:45 To MaryAnn Dixon dix...@vetmed.ufl.edu cc histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject Re: [Histonet] HT exam CONGRADULATIONS!!! Pam Marcum UPENN Vet Sch New Bolton Center - Original Message - From: MaryAnn Dixon dix...@vetmed.ufl.edu To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Monday, April 27, 2009 10:24:39 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [Histonet] HT exam Hey histonetters, Just wanted to tell you all that I PASSED my HT exam this past Saturday. Thank you to all for your wonderful advice and support! MaryAnn Dixon BS, HT (ASCP) 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
RE: [Histonet] HT exam
Hi MaryAnn, I am also about to take my HTL exam. The website has all the information you are looking for. I've been through these testing facilities when I took my GRE. Make sure you have at least 2 forms of I.D. with you, do not bring a cell phone, etc (all this is on the ASCP website). You will not get any results right away. I don't remember if you can go back and answer missed questions, but I doubt it. The way it works is that there is a pool of about 500+ questions worth at most 900 points. Each question is worth a certain amount of points based on the difficulty of the question. If you get a question correct, the next one will be harder. If you get it wrong, the next will be easier. You will answer 100 questions. Surf through the website and you will find all the answers you seek. (Click on the HT link from this page and a pdf will come up with the testing breakdown) http://www.ascp.org/FunctionalNavigation/certification/GetCertified/Examinat ionContentGuidelines.aspx Katelin Lester Cutting Edge Histology Services, LLC (503) 443-2157 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of MaryAnn Dixon Sent: Friday, March 06, 2009 10:53 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu 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
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
Re: [Histonet] HT exam
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
