Re: [Histonet] HTL Certification
Make flashcards, all your esoteric fixatives with recipes, and all your special stains with reagents and what they stain for. Work them both sides till you can get 100% consistently. For example, so you can answer the questions "What is the oxidation step in a GMS?" as well as "Which of these stains uses silver nitrate?" There WILL be a question about which fixative to use or not use with uric acid/gout. There WILL be a question about fire extinguisher types. There you go, I just gave you two free ones. I wouldn't even worry about the photomicrographs. They're so lousy you end up just guessing anyway. You can miss all the photo questions and still pass. By the way, the convention when listing your credentials is to only list your terminal degree, unless you want to point out some certification in another field, like M.D., MBA, or MSN., J.D., or BSN, MPH. Yours would be B.S., HTL, (ASCP) CM. Jay A. Lundgren, M.S., HTL (ASCP) On Thu, Jun 27, 2024 at 12:08 PM Rathborne, Toni via Histonet < histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu> wrote: > > Hi Diana, > > We have had two students complete the program at University of North > Dakota. Both passed their certification exam the first time. You can get > more information from this link. > > https://med.und.edu/histotechnology/admission-requirements.html > > Best of luck finding a program that works for you! > > Toni > > > > > > > NOTICE: This e-mail and its attachments, if any, may contain legally > privileged and/or confidential information protected by law. It is intended > only for use by the named addressee(s). If you are not the intended > recipient of this e-mail, any dissemination, distribution or copying of > this e-mail and its attachments, if any, is strictly prohibited. If you > have received this transmission in error, please immediately notify the > sender by telephone or by reply e-mail, and permanently delete this e-mail > and the attachments, if any, and destroy any printouts. > > -Original Message- > From: Diana Martinez-Longoria via Histonet < > histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu> > Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2024 12:48 PM > To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu > Subject: [Histonet] HTL Certification > > > *** This is an External Email *** > > Good day all, > > > I have a question that hopefully I get some guidance on. I have an HT > certification, but I wanted to try to study for the HTL certification, but > it has been a very long time since I had to study for the boards therefore, > I was wondering if you guys that are so knowledgeable can give me guidance > on how to pursue my endeavor. I am a type of person that needs structure > and an outline on how to study, so preferably I would need like an online > school that can help me for the HTL. Any recommendations? > > > Thank you, > > Diana Martinez-Longoria > > El Centro Regional Medical Center > > Lead Histotechnician (ASCP)cm, B.S, A.S > > Laboratory – Pathology Department > 1415 Ross Ave | El Centro, CA 92243 > > (: 760.339.7267 | *: diana.martinez-longo...@ecrmc.org > > > > P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail > > > > Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail is for the sole use of the intended > recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any > unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you > are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender at the phone > number above and promptly destroy this e-mail and its attachments. > > > > > ECRMC Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail is for the sole use of the > intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged > information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is > prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, PLEASE contact the > sender and promptly destroy this e-mail and its attachments. > ___ > Histonet mailing list > Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu > > https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet__;!!KU82p_qNqnQ!7ELXDq9wPoZgNkgTBbft5wtckTXNFpD9OGZatKuYtm-cDx9EJTfakY7LkIcV__a7Snf2X2yxhbT-WBzJgg5cdgWhCiJAJ0iwGb0$ > ___ > 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] HTL Certification
Hi Diana, We have had two students complete the program at University of North Dakota. Both passed their certification exam the first time. You can get more information from this link. https://med.und.edu/histotechnology/admission-requirements.html Best of luck finding a program that works for you! Toni NOTICE: This e-mail and its attachments, if any, may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information protected by law. It is intended only for use by the named addressee(s). If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, any dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail and its attachments, if any, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please immediately notify the sender by telephone or by reply e-mail, and permanently delete this e-mail and the attachments, if any, and destroy any printouts. -Original Message- From: Diana Martinez-Longoria via Histonet Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2024 12:48 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] HTL Certification *** This is an External Email *** Good day all, I have a question that hopefully I get some guidance on. I have an HT certification, but I wanted to try to study for the HTL certification, but it has been a very long time since I had to study for the boards therefore, I was wondering if you guys that are so knowledgeable can give me guidance on how to pursue my endeavor. I am a type of person that needs structure and an outline on how to study, so preferably I would need like an online school that can help me for the HTL. Any recommendations? Thank you, Diana Martinez-Longoria El Centro Regional Medical Center Lead Histotechnician (ASCP)cm, B.S, A.S Laboratory – Pathology Department 1415 Ross Ave | El Centro, CA 92243 (: 760.339.7267 | *: diana.martinez-longo...@ecrmc.org P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender at the phone number above and promptly destroy this e-mail and its attachments. ECRMC Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, PLEASE contact the sender and promptly destroy this e-mail and its attachments. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet__;!!KU82p_qNqnQ!7ELXDq9wPoZgNkgTBbft5wtckTXNFpD9OGZatKuYtm-cDx9EJTfakY7LkIcV__a7Snf2X2yxhbT-WBzJgg5cdgWhCiJAJ0iwGb0$ ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] HTL Career Path
Hi Anna, I really cannot beat what Tim has said in response to your concerns. He is spot on and I think his experience in some way mirrors my own (with the exception of industry experience). My question to you, though, relates to your expectation. How quickly are you expecting to advance in your career, and is that expectation reasonable? Those of us who have been in this field for a long time knows it usually takes quite a while to learn and to prove yourself to an employer. It is possible for highly motivated and high producing staff members to rise to the top fairly quickly if there is opportunity. It may be more common, though, to find yourself highly motivated and highly productive and still in your current role for longer than you want due to lack of vacancies. Honestly, I find the pay scale for HT/HTL to be quite good in most metropolitan areas and there are definitely opportunities out there to maximize your compensation provided you have a resume to support it. You've got to earn it, you've got to put in the work as Tim outlined. Learn everything you can, network, make yourself valuable, but never lose sight of the importance of teamwork and demonstrate that ability. I don't think I would go back to school and expect it to reflect in a positive way financially if you decide to stay in Histotechnology. You will end up trying to pay off a student loan with not much added compensation for your degree since it really isn't required beyond a Bachelor's degree. I do hope you remain in the field. Your current knowledge and enthusiasm for the discipline is a wonderful thing. Best wishes, Teri Johnson Manager, Clinical Trial Testing Genoptix, Inc., a Novartis company BioPharma 1811 Aston Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 USA Phone +1 760 516 5954 tejohn...@genoptix.com www.genoptix.com -Original Message- Anna, This is a great topic and you pretty much nailed it as far as getting into it accidently. The fact is, most of us did. However, you can approach it a couple ways. The big question is, how do you want to advance. Do you want to stay in the lab and be the overall lab expert, or do you want to eventually move to some kind of management role? Either way, you need to take advantage of any opportunity that comes your way. First, if you want to stay in one institution, for whatever reason, and it is large enough, or growing, then the path to take is to first be excellent at what you currently do, and second, take advantage of every single opportunity to learn something new, including taking on special projects, committees (ie, QA, safety, emergency planning, whatever comes along) in order to get to know as many people in the organization as possible and what opportunities exist in other areas. For instance, one person here was a med tech in the clin lab from many years, took on QA duties, worked on CAP and JC inspection readiness, participated in doing CAP inspections, and now is the QA person for the entire laboratory and POC labs - which is a huge job in our institution (dozens of lab sites). So, essentially finding ways to move up. You could also do that in a management route with the idea that you learn management that can be applied to any department, not just histology or pathology. That would al low you to work anywhere. The other path is to move to other institutions as you outgrow your job at your current workplace. If your institution is small you may or may not be able to move up. A lot of times It depends more on others moving up or out rather than your own ambitions. In that case keep your options open for other opportunities that come up. Generally, if you move to a new job you should also be moving up at least to the next higher level, otherwise your pay will go down rather than up (no place will bring you in at the high pay rate you reached after 10 years in your current job - they want to bring you on in the middle of their pay range). That means you need to take advantage of learning the next level of more advanced skills in any job you have. Never stick to your job description - that is just a suggestion and should be considered the floor level of what you should do. No manger is ever going to ask you to stop volunteering to do more! Additionally, look for opportunities to apply current knowledge in new areas, whether research, government labs, including working for a vendor. You would be amazed at how much you can learn in that venue that will help you in all other aspects of your work (product development, marketing, sales, customer relations, technical support, etc). In short, learn everything you can about your field, attend meetings, even if on your own dime, get involved in management of the lab, take on special projects, move around if necessary to gain new experience and perspective. And have some fun along the way! Tim Morken Pathology Site Manager, Parnassus Supervisor, Electron Microscopy/Neuromuscular
RE: [Histonet] HTL exam
I used the NSH booklets on the various Histology subjects. I don't know about their current availability- I think they were on a CD now but I haven't checked lately. I learned a lot from the booklets as they not only give the correct answer they also described why the other answers were wrong along with some background pertaining to related subjects. With the test being online now I don't know how important the color plates of the various special stains are but I found it extremely helpful to know all of the stains by sight backwards and forwards- even stains that we did not run in our lab as there were a lot of questions that would refer to different methods of staining for the same structure or organism, etc. I used Sheehan and Bancroft as my texts. Bancroft is British so there is a different slant to his writing that I find interesting. I have read Carson's but I do not feel it has enough background information. Lee Luna's last book has great color plates but the organization is poor and it can be hard to find things- I think someone finished it up after he passed away. Jeff Robinson HT, HTL, Senior Histotechnologist, Sierra Pathology Lab, Clovis, CA. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Maryann Morissette Sent: Friday, January 23, 2015 10:43 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] HTL exam Hi all. Was just wondering if anyone has just taken the HTL exam. I passed the HT with just reading an older Frieda Carson book. Can someone give me some advice on books that really helped them? Thanks! Sent from my iPhone On Jan 23, 2015, at 1:01 PM, histonet-requ...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu wrote: Send Histonet mailing list submissions to histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to histonet-requ...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu You can reach the person managing the list at histonet-ow...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of Histonet digest... Today's Topics: 1. RE: rodent eye (Gowan,Christie C) 2. Cracking paraffin blocks (Wheelock, Timothy R.) 3. RE: Cheap Disposable Blades for Facing In (Bea DeBrosse-Serra) 4. Re: Cracking paraffin blocks (Hans B Snyder) 5. Amyloid by Congo Red (Jeffrey Robinson) 6. Thermo IHC (Cheri Miller) 7. Problem with cracked paraffin blocks (Wheelock, Timothy R.) 8. Re: Amyloid by Congo Red (Michael Ann Jones) -- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2015 16:23:06 + From: Gowan,Christie C christiecgo...@dermatology.med.ufl.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] rodent eye To: Casie Phillips casie4...@gmail.com, histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Message-ID: ccc0568455733548a03568ac55691f76259...@ahc-mb02.ad.ufl.edu Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Hi Casie, Hope by now you have rec'd some good tips on rodent eye prep. The only thing I have to offer is that we always used Davidson's fixative for 24 hours and then transferred to 70% ETOH. This worked beautifully preserving all eye components. Good luck and don't forget to check the Histonet archives where I know rodent eyes have been discussed in the past. Christie Gowan HT (ASCP) Department of Dermatology 4037 NW 86th Terrace, 4th Fl Mohs Laboratory Gainesville, FL 32606 Phone: 352 594-1529 From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] on behalf of Casie Phillips [casie4...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2015 2:53 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] rodent eye Good afternoon, I am currently working with Lewis rats performing corneal alkali injuries at varying strengths. Is there someone there that has prior experience working with a rat eye and would be willing to share information on the most effective ways to preserve, fix and cut the cornea sample. We are interested in using the cornea without using the whole globe if possible. For now we will be using basic HE staining with a possibility of immunohistochemistry at a later time. The main outcome we are looking for is to find the presence of neutrophils in the cornea. A second objective is to look for any damaged or newly reconstructed tissue. I would greatly appreciate any advice relating to the type of paraffin used, the ideal length of time to save the tissue and any assistance you can suggest for completing this process successfully. Thank you for your time. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Casie
Re: [Histonet] HTL wage range
Salaries vary wildly and depend on the area you are working. Having said that my advise is always that you should decide first how much would you need for your living expenses and make that amount your bottom salary and then apply for a position and try to obtain that amount REGARDLESS of what they are offering and the market place is. You have to be aggressive in your pursue of a salary that will allow you to live as you desire. Remember that working for an amount of money that will let you just get by is one of the most frustrating experiences there are. Having said that under separate cover I am forwarding you an article I wrote on the subject. René J. On Tuesday, July 8, 2014 4:38 PM, Gast, Betty L betty.g...@hshs.org wrote: Hi, I was wondering if anyone would share your salary range for a new HTL grad. I have the ASCP 2013 survey and wanted to compare. Thanks! Betty Gast HT(ASCP) betty.g...@hshs.orgmailto:betty.g...@hshs.org Histology Facilitator St. Mary's PAthology Department Green Bay, WI 54303 LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This message and all attachments may be confidential or protected by privilege. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the information contained in or attached to this message is strictly prohibited. Please notify the sender of the delivery error by replying to this message, and then delete it from your system. Thank you. ___ 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] HTL wage range
It's not so much about the money. It's more about the speedboats and supermodels. http://www.ascp.org/PDF/Advocacy/2012-Vacancy-Survey.pdf Sincerely, Jay A. Lundgren, M.S., HTL, (ASCP) On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 3:37 PM, Gast, Betty L betty.g...@hshs.org wrote: Hi, I was wondering if anyone would share your salary range for a new HTL grad. I have the ASCP 2013 survey and wanted to compare. Thanks! Betty Gast HT(ASCP) betty.g...@hshs.orgmailto:betty.g...@hshs.org Histology Facilitator St. Mary's PAthology Department Green Bay, WI 54303 LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This message and all attachments may be confidential or protected by privilege. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the information contained in or attached to this message is strictly prohibited. Please notify the sender of the delivery error by replying to this message, and then delete it from your system. Thank you. ___ 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] HTL
Also the booklets from NSH .. Joyce Weems Pathology Manager 678-843-7376 Phone 678-843-7831 Fax joyce.we...@emoryhealthcare.org www.saintjosephsatlanta.org 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30342 This e-mail, including any attachments is the property of Saint Joseph’s Hospital and is intended for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). It may contain information that is privileged and confidential. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this message, and reply to the sender regarding the error in a separate email. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of mad...@verizon.net Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2014 6:54 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] HTL nb=;WHen I took mine i did both parts. for the written carson cover to cover=d the thick bancroft and stevens(sp?) 2 times cover to cover. Nick(Rocky) Madar= HT/HTL(ASCP)QIHC Joni Madary, PhD(in life) =v style=border-top:1px solid #bcbcbc;margin:5px 0px; On 05/20/14, hist=et-requ...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu wrote: Send Histonet =iling list submissions to [1]histonet@lists.utsout=estern.edu To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide =b, visit [2]http://lists.utsouthwe=ern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet or, via email, send a message =th subject or body 'help' to [3]histonet-r=u...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu You can reach the person man=ing the list at [4]histonet-ow...@lists.utso=hwestern.edu When replying, please edit your Subject line = it is more specific than Re: Contents of Histonet digest...q=t; Today's Topics: 1. HTL certification (C�y Stan) 2. RE: HTL certification (Esther C Peters) 3. pos=ive control indoleamine 2-3 dioxygenase (Pathology-Histology S= Supervisor) 4. immunohistochemisty coding (Michael LaFriniere) 5. antibody vials (Clare Thornton) 6. RE: antibody vials (Mu=hy, Valerie) 7. HELP- Cryosectioning FAT! (Balasubbramanian, Daks=apriya) 8. new processor (anita) 9. RE: antibody vials (A=e Murvosh) 10. Re: HELP- Cryosectioning FAT! (Balasubbramanian, Da=hnapriya) 11. Re: HELP- Cryosectioning FAT! (Balasubbramanian, Dak=napriya) --- --- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 19 May 2014 1=32:36 -0500 From: Cecy Stan [5]cecysta...@gmail.com Subject: [Histonet] HTL certification To: [6]histone=lists.utsouthwestern.edu Message-ID: CACh=0wgaaEfV DFmsuB-Jw8OKo=LKUP[7]apgujjkoeagjazasx...@mail.gmail.com= Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Hello ev=yone, I'm starting to prepare for my HTL certification (I am v=y nervous and anxious but also very excited about this decision to g=or it). I was just curious to know how you guys prepared for =, and how long it took for you to prepare before taking the test. Wi= 6 months preparation be enough? (I know that may depend on the indi=dual; it's just that I had my Masters over 10 years ago and I haven'=tudied this much since then). I have Freida L. Carson's =d Edition book -- quite daunting to memorize -- but the outline ASCP=s provided for study seems to be helpful. Do you have any other bo=/study aid suggestions? Thank you in advance for your input an�dvice! C.A. -- Message: 2 Date: Mon, 19 May 2014 17:46:47 + From: Esther=eters [8]epete...@gmu.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] HTL ce=ification To: Cecy Stan [9]cecysta...@gmail.com, =9[10]histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [11]histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Me=age-ID: [12]1400521609188.54...@gmu.edu Content-=pe: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Hi C.A., I don't have the HT or HTL, but from my college teaching experiencein histology and histotechniques, I just wanted to caution you that memoriz=g is not what you should be doing. You need to understand concepts, so th= when you need to troubleshoot problems you will be able to think through=ings, rule some things out, and make sense of the situation. I see this =l the time with my students, they forget things they memorize, but then t=y finally understand things and can figure things out. One of the new tea=ing tools is having students prepare concept maps, to see the=lationships of topics and terms, and these linkages will help you in the=ng run. For histology examples, see: [13]http://www.biologycorner.com/anatomy/tissues/tissue_conce pt_map_samples.html I don't know of any concept maps for his=technology on the web, but I am going to add this to my course next year! Esther Esther C. Peters, Ph.D. Assistant Profes=r Environmental Science Policy
RE: [Histonet] HTL
My story - I finished my degree late in my career and just wanted to take the registry to see how it was - then I was going to know how to study. I didn't spend much time studying - just brushing up as I took it soon after I graduated and had been doing thesis type reports, etc. I got to the exam - I had to go 100 mi to Knoxville from Kingsport, TN - and they had scheduled me for the wrong day and had all the nursing students there taking their Boards. They told me I could stay and wait till a computer was available - I did. I had taken those books with me, and reviewed as I sat there - learned all kinds of things I used on the test! I passed and didn't have to take it again. It was a miracle!! j Joyce Weems Pathology Manager 678-843-7376 Phone 678-843-7831 Fax joyce.we...@emoryhealthcare.org www.saintjosephsatlanta.org 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30342 This e-mail, including any attachments is the property of Saint Joseph’s Hospital and is intended for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). It may contain information that is privileged and confidential. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this message, and reply to the sender regarding the error in a separate email. -Original Message- From: Campbell, Tasha M. [mailto:tmcampb...@fmh.org] Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2014 9:48 AM To: Weems, Joyce K.; mad...@verizon.net; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] HTL Definitely the booklets from NSH. Probably the most important, I think. Tasha Campbell, B.S.,HTL(ASCP) Frederick Gastroenterology Associates 310 W. 9th St. Frederick, MD 21701 301-695-6800 ext. 144 (w) 304-685-9307 (c) -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Weems, Joyce K. Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2014 8:26 AM To: 'mad...@verizon.net'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] HTL Also the booklets from NSH .. Joyce Weems Pathology Manager 678-843-7376 Phone 678-843-7831 Fax joyce.we...@emoryhealthcare.org www.saintjosephsatlanta.org 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30342 This e-mail, including any attachments is the property of Saint Joseph’s Hospital and is intended for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). It may contain information that is privileged and confidential. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this message, and reply to the sender regarding the error in a separate email. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of mad...@verizon.net Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2014 6:54 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] HTL nb=;WHen I took mine i did both parts. for the written carson cover to cover=d the thick bancroft and stevens(sp?) 2 times cover to cover. Nick(Rocky) Madar= HT/HTL(ASCP)QIHC Joni Madary, PhD(in life) =v style=border-top:1px solid #bcbcbc;margin:5px 0px; On 05/20/14, hist=et-requ...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu wrote: Send Histonet =iling list submissions to [1]histonet@lists.utsout=estern.edu To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide =b, visit [2]http://lists.utsouthwe=ern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet or, via email, send a message =th subject or body 'help' to [3]histonet-r=u...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu You can reach the person man=ing the list at [4]histonet-ow...@lists.utso=hwestern.edu When replying, please edit your Subject line = it is more specific than Re: Contents of Histonet digest...q=t; Today's Topics: 1. HTL certification (C y Stan) 2. RE: HTL certification (Esther C Peters) 3. pos=ive control indoleamine 2-3 dioxygenase (Pathology-Histology S= Supervisor) 4. immunohistochemisty coding (Michael LaFriniere) 5. antibody vials (Clare Thornton) 6. RE: antibody vials (Mu=hy, Valerie) 7. HELP- Cryosectioning FAT! (Balasubbramanian, Daks=apriya) 8. new processor (anita) 9. RE: antibody vials (A=e Murvosh) 10. Re: HELP- Cryosectioning FAT! (Balasubbramanian, Da=hnapriya) 11. Re: HELP- Cryosectioning FAT! (Balasubbramanian, Dak=napriya) --- --- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 19 May 2014 1=32:36 -0500 From: Cecy Stan [5]cecysta...@gmail.com Subject: [Histonet] HTL certification To: [6]histone=lists.utsouthwestern.edu Message-ID: CACh=0wgaaEfV DFmsuB-Jw8OKo=LKUP[7]apgujjkoeagjazasx...@mail.gmail.com= Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Hello ev=yone, I'm starting to prepare for my HTL certification (I am v=y nervous and anxious but also very excited about this decision to g
RE: [Histonet] HTL
Definitely the booklets from NSH. Probably the most important, I think. Tasha Campbell, B.S.,HTL(ASCP) Frederick Gastroenterology Associates 310 W. 9th St. Frederick, MD 21701 301-695-6800 ext. 144 (w) 304-685-9307 (c) -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Weems, Joyce K. Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2014 8:26 AM To: 'mad...@verizon.net'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] HTL Also the booklets from NSH .. Joyce Weems Pathology Manager 678-843-7376 Phone 678-843-7831 Fax joyce.we...@emoryhealthcare.org www.saintjosephsatlanta.org 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30342 This e-mail, including any attachments is the property of Saint Joseph’s Hospital and is intended for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). It may contain information that is privileged and confidential. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this message, and reply to the sender regarding the error in a separate email. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of mad...@verizon.net Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2014 6:54 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] HTL nb=;WHen I took mine i did both parts. for the written carson cover to cover=d the thick bancroft and stevens(sp?) 2 times cover to cover. Nick(Rocky) Madar= HT/HTL(ASCP)QIHC Joni Madary, PhD(in life) =v style=border-top:1px solid #bcbcbc;margin:5px 0px; On 05/20/14, hist=et-requ...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu wrote: Send Histonet =iling list submissions to [1]histonet@lists.utsout=estern.edu To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide =b, visit [2]http://lists.utsouthwe=ern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet or, via email, send a message =th subject or body 'help' to [3]histonet-r=u...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu You can reach the person man=ing the list at [4]histonet-ow...@lists.utso=hwestern.edu When replying, please edit your Subject line = it is more specific than Re: Contents of Histonet digest...q=t; Today's Topics: 1. HTL certification (C�y Stan) 2. RE: HTL certification (Esther C Peters) 3. pos=ive control indoleamine 2-3 dioxygenase (Pathology-Histology S= Supervisor) 4. immunohistochemisty coding (Michael LaFriniere) 5. antibody vials (Clare Thornton) 6. RE: antibody vials (Mu=hy, Valerie) 7. HELP- Cryosectioning FAT! (Balasubbramanian, Daks=apriya) 8. new processor (anita) 9. RE: antibody vials (A=e Murvosh) 10. Re: HELP- Cryosectioning FAT! (Balasubbramanian, Da=hnapriya) 11. Re: HELP- Cryosectioning FAT! (Balasubbramanian, Dak=napriya) --- --- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 19 May 2014 1=32:36 -0500 From: Cecy Stan [5]cecysta...@gmail.com Subject: [Histonet] HTL certification To: [6]histone=lists.utsouthwestern.edu Message-ID: CACh=0wgaaEfV DFmsuB-Jw8OKo=LKUP[7]apgujjkoeagjazasx...@mail.gmail.com= Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Hello ev=yone, I'm starting to prepare for my HTL certification (I am v=y nervous and anxious but also very excited about this decision to g=or it). I was just curious to know how you guys prepared for =, and how long it took for you to prepare before taking the test. Wi= 6 months preparation be enough? (I know that may depend on the indi=dual; it's just that I had my Masters over 10 years ago and I haven'=tudied this much since then). I have Freida L. Carson's =d Edition book -- quite daunting to memorize -- but the outline ASCP=s provided for study seems to be helpful. Do you have any other bo=/study aid suggestions? Thank you in advance for your input an�dvice! C.A. -- Message: 2 Date: Mon, 19 May 2014 17:46:47 + From: Esther=eters [8]epete...@gmu.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] HTL ce=ification To: Cecy Stan [9]cecysta...@gmail.com, =9[10]histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [11]histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Me=age-ID: [12]1400521609188.54...@gmu.edu Content-=pe: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Hi C.A., I don't have the HT or HTL, but from my college teaching experiencein histology and histotechniques, I just wanted to caution you that memoriz=g is not what you should be doing. You need to understand concepts, so th= when you need to troubleshoot problems you will be able to think through=ings, rule some things out, and make sense of the situation. I see this =l the time with my students, they forget things they memorize, but then t=y finally understand things and can figure things out. One
RE: [Histonet] HTL certification
Hi C.A., I don't have the HT or HTL, but from my college teaching experience in histology and histotechniques, I just wanted to caution you that memorizing is not what you should be doing. You need to understand concepts, so that when you need to troubleshoot problems you will be able to think through things, rule some things out, and make sense of the situation. I see this all the time with my students, they forget things they memorize, but then they finally understand things and can figure things out. One of the new teaching tools is having students prepare concept maps, to see the relationships of topics and terms, and these linkages will help you in the long run. For histology examples, see: http://www.biologycorner.com/anatomy/tissues/tissue_concept_map_samples.html I don't know of any concept maps for histotechnology on the web, but I am going to add this to my course next year! Esther Esther C. Peters, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Environmental Science Policy George Mason University 4400 University Drive, MS 5F2 Fairfax, VA 22030- Office: David King Hall, Room 3050 Phone: 703-993-3462 Fax: 703-993-1066 e-mail: epete...@gmu.edu https://bluprd0511.outlook.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=ET8XhF-xC0ytBErXdaN3U3lGqWmZNdAI_N-4nsEb0IjgUpeIoQa7EcVMJMh2oePPPKrrDjhwOvk.URL=http%3a%2f%2fesp.gmu.edu From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu on behalf of Cecy Stan cecysta...@gmail.com Sent: Monday, May 19, 2014 1:32 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] HTL certification Hello everyone, I'm starting to prepare for my HTL certification (I am very nervous and anxious but also very excited about this decision to go for it). I was just curious to know how you guys prepared for it, and how long it took for you to prepare before taking the test. Will 6 months preparation be enough? (I know that may depend on the individual; it's just that I had my Masters over 10 years ago and I haven't studied this much since then). I have Freida L. Carson's 3rd Edition book -- quite daunting to memorize -- but the outline ASCP has provided for study seems to be helpful. Do you have any other book/study aid suggestions? Thank you in advance for your input and advice! C.A. ___ 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] HTL / CG
Mark Sounds like I will be in similar circumstance soon. I am not a molecular person and I am not certified in molecular OR cytogenetics. Just HTL/QIHC, I do have degrees but it never made that much difference really so far. I have been trained in FISH and FISH enumeration (barely- just starting). I do the IHC and ISH, routine histology, specials, training, hiring, SOP writing, validation, purchasing, CAP stuff, etc. I am a bench Histotechnologist only. Believe me, all they ever say to me is that they wish I knew more cytogenetics/FISH, flow cytometry and/or PCR. So seems to me, that whatever you know/do outside histology DOES in fact put you in higher demand. Bravo to you. Sure you don't want to come and help me out? Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 11:55:28 -0700 Subject: Re: [Histonet] HTL / CG From: marktara...@gmail.com To: joellewea...@hotmail.com haha I hope that is true. I'm the de facto lead tech in my department and I'm trying to get everyone up to speed on cutting and FISH pretreatment/scoring. Its going pretty well. I think it's VERY helpful to have someone who can move between both areas. Histology asked me to cut the molecular orders today since they're short-handed. I love helping out in histology and IHC. If the pay was right I would move about anywhere but I don't know that I'm exactly what you're looking for. I don't have my BA/BS and am not certified in molecular. I also don't have experience in conventional cytogenetics (g-banding). I'm also not the best PCR tech although I help out in that area too. Mark On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 4:04 PM, joelle weaver joellewea...@hotmail.com wrote: That is what they want, but they also want a BA/BS and prefer certification. Yes, I had a feeling it is pretty rare. You must be in HIGH demand. Do you perform manually? have a scanner? do the slide analysis and scoring? Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 15:41:24 -0700 Subject: Re: [Histonet] HTL / CG From: marktara...@gmail.com To: joellewea...@hotmail.com I'm not certified as a CG(ASCP) but I do FISH all day long on tissue and cell based preps. I would say it's pretty uncommon to find someone who has a molecular and histology background. On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 10:35 AM, joelle weaver joellewea...@hotmail.com wrote: Hello fellow histology netters I have been asked by my employer to search for and retain an individual who possesses an HTL (ASCP) certification, but who also has a CG (ASCP) certification ( or at least have solid experience in the arena of FISH cytogenetics). I have not personally come across anyone like that in my own personal, mostly clinical histology career. Perhaps it is more common in research? Can anyone offer an opinion or insight into how common the above combination of education, training and certification(s) may be? I tried to contact the BOR/BOC for a non-identified statistic on that, but have not gotten a reply. Appreciate any assistance. Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC From: mckenzie.em...@mhsil.com To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2013 19:31:20 -0500 Subject: [Histonet] Desperately seeking information!!! Hello all, A few weeks ago I sent out an information seeking email regarding IHC turnaround time. I did not get much in the way of responses. I figured there was not enough information provided to answer the general questions I was asking. I am having trouble obtaining an national average for IHC turnaround time. I am wondering if all you fellow histoneters out there would be willing to give me some info so I can see were we stand in comparison to facilities of similar size. The facility I work at turns out anywhere from 90-150 IHC stained slides daily. We have an average of 160 cases with around 700 HE stained slides daily. I have listed a few questions below, if any of you would be so kind as to take the time to answer them it would be greatly appreciated. What is the rough estimate of cases and initial HE stained slides that are turned out daily? Roughly, how many IHC stained slides do you turn out in a day? On average, what is your IHC turnaround time? What tissues are you working with (general surgical, dermatology's, research etc)? How many techs do you have that can perform IHC staining? Who is your instrumentation through? At the end of the day/run, is there a stain log printed? If so, who signs off on the positive/negative? If there are any other processes/procedures you feel are imperative to your IHC turnaround time please feel free to comment or offer suggestions. Thank you for taking the time to help us to improve our processes. If you have any questions or concerns please let me know. Again, thank you for your help, Emily K. McKenzie BS, HT(ASCP) Memorial Medical Center│701 North First Street
RE: [Histonet] HTL / CG
Thank you for the information and insight. You are indeed multi-talented. Sounds like whatever direction you go, you will be successful. I am not expecting to find such a combination as HTL/CG, with extensive experience easily. I just wanted to have some numbers, opinions, and information to return if it takes a long while- and some kind of explanation for being empty-handed when them come asking. Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC From: taylor.cliff...@va.gov To: joellewea...@hotmail.com Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 15:22:34 -0400 Subject: RE: [Histonet] HTL / CG I would say pretty uncommon! I graduated with my Bachelor's in Agricultural Biotechnology and as a side bar did my AAS in Histotechnology so my current supervisor was incredibly pleased with the fact that I had a solid background in both biomolecular science and current biotechnology techniques as well as the histology/histotechnology background. He's the PI of a neuropathology lab where he has done basic and advanced immunohistochemistry and various biomolecular testing for 40+ years and he said I was the first HT to also have the biotechnology background. I graduated from SUNY Cobleskill where Dr. Colony has been the program director for a number of years and I was also her first student to do both programs (Benefitted the program greatly to have a student tutor the following year on campus since most students finish their AAS and are gone). I have looked into continuing my education for the CG certification but I'm still getting my foot in the door here at the research lab and studying for GRE's for entrance into either a PhD or DVM program so I don't want to add any more to my plate at the moment! Good luck on your search!! Taylor CM Clifford Research Associate Albany Research Institute 113 Holland Avenue Albany, NY 12208 518-626-5664 taylor.cliff...@va.gov -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of joelle weaver Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 1:35 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] HTL / CG Hello fellow histology netters I have been asked by my employer to search for and retain an individual who possesses an HTL (ASCP) certification, but who also has a CG (ASCP) certification ( or at least have solid experience in the arena of FISH cytogenetics). I have not personally come across anyone like that in my own personal, mostly clinical histology career. Perhaps it is more common in research? Can anyone offer an opinion or insight into how common the above combination of education, training and certification(s) may be? I tried to contact the BOR/BOC for a non-identified statistic on that, but have not gotten a reply. Appreciate any assistance. Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC From: mckenzie.em...@mhsil.com To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2013 19:31:20 -0500 Subject: [Histonet] Desperately seeking information!!! Hello all, A few weeks ago I sent out an information seeking email regarding IHC turnaround time. I did not get much in the way of responses. I figured there was not enough information provided to answer the general questions I was asking. I am having trouble obtaining an national average for IHC turnaround time. I am wondering if all you fellow histoneters out there would be willing to give me some info so I can see were we stand in comparison to facilities of similar size. The facility I work at turns out anywhere from 90-150 IHC stained slides daily. We have an average of 160 cases with around 700 HE stained slides daily. I have listed a few questions below, if any of you would be so kind as to take the time to answer them it would be greatly appreciated. What is the rough estimate of cases and initial HE stained slides that are turned out daily? Roughly, how many IHC stained slides do you turn out in a day? On average, what is your IHC turnaround time? What tissues are you working with (general surgical, dermatology's, research etc)? How many techs do you have that can perform IHC staining? Who is your instrumentation through? At the end of the day/run, is there a stain log printed? If so, who signs off on the positive/negative? If there are any other processes/procedures you feel are imperative to your IHC turnaround time please feel free to comment or offer suggestions. Thank you for taking the time to help us to improve our processes. If you have any questions or concerns please let me know. Again, thank you for your help, Emily K. McKenzie BS, HT(ASCP) Memorial Medical Center│701 North First Street│Springfield, IL 62781 Ph: 217-788-3991│email: mckenzie.em...@mhsil.com This message (including
RE: [Histonet] HTL / CG
Joelle, I think you will have a very hard time finding someone with both, especially dual ASCP certification. I've met or hear of anyone with dual certification, or even working in both. It may be the best you will find is someone who has certification in one and some practical experience in the other. Or someone willing to cross-train. Good luck! Tim Morken Supervisor, Electron Microscopy/Neuromuscular Special Studies Department of Pathology UC San Francisco Medical Center -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of joelle weaver Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 10:35 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] HTL / CG Hello fellow histology netters I have been asked by my employer to search for and retain an individual who possesses an HTL (ASCP) certification, but who also has a CG (ASCP) certification ( or at least have solid experience in the arena of FISH cytogenetics). I have not personally come across anyone like that in my own personal, mostly clinical histology career. Perhaps it is more common in research? Can anyone offer an opinion or insight into how common the above combination of education, training and certification(s) may be? I tried to contact the BOR/BOC for a non-identified statistic on that, but have not gotten a reply. Appreciate any assistance. Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC From: mckenzie.em...@mhsil.com To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2013 19:31:20 -0500 Subject: [Histonet] Desperately seeking information!!! Hello all, A few weeks ago I sent out an information seeking email regarding IHC turnaround time. I did not get much in the way of responses. I figured there was not enough information provided to answer the general questions I was asking. I am having trouble obtaining an national average for IHC turnaround time. I am wondering if all you fellow histoneters out there would be willing to give me some info so I can see were we stand in comparison to facilities of similar size. The facility I work at turns out anywhere from 90-150 IHC stained slides daily. We have an average of 160 cases with around 700 HE stained slides daily. I have listed a few questions below, if any of you would be so kind as to take the time to answer them it would be greatly appreciated. What is the rough estimate of cases and initial HE stained slides that are turned out daily? Roughly, how many IHC stained slides do you turn out in a day? On average, what is your IHC turnaround time? What tissues are you working with (general surgical, dermatology's, research etc)? How many techs do you have that can perform IHC staining? Who is your instrumentation through? At the end of the day/run, is there a stain log printed? If so, who signs off on the positive/negative? If there are any other processes/procedures you feel are imperative to your IHC turnaround time please feel free to comment or offer suggestions. Thank you for taking the time to help us to improve our processes. If you have any questions or concerns please let me know. Again, thank you for your help, Emily K. McKenzie BS, HT(ASCP) Memorial Medical Center│701 North First Street│Springfield, IL 62781 Ph: 217-788-3991│email: mckenzie.em...@mhsil.com This message (including any attachments) contains confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose, and is protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this message. Any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this message, or the taking of any action based on it, is strictly prohibited. ___ 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] HTL exam
Heather, I took the exam last year and used the ASCP guidelines along with the Carson/Hladik (3rd edition) text, the Carson/Hladik Histodeck flash cards, and NSH practice question booklets. I am not sure how old the NSH booklets are because another tech (thankfully!) let me borrow them, but they were extremely helpful. The HistoDeck cards were nice for studying, however the quality of HistoDeck pictures are *much* better than those of the exam. Here is a link to some study materials from NSH http://www.nsh.org/content/certification-exam-study-aids Goodluck!!! Amanda Phipps, HTL (ASCP)cm Histotechnologist Licking Memorial Hospital From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Heather [hcaouett...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, May 21, 2012 11:12 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] HTL exam Hi, I am taking the HTL exam in about three months and would really appreciate any guidance that anyone has, study tips, etc. I have already downloaded the ASCP information on the test. Thanks! -Heather ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet This e-mail, including attachments, is intended for the sole use of the individual and/or entity to whom it is addressed, and contains information from Licking Memorial Health Systems which is confidential or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, nor authorized to receive for the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this e-mail and attachments is prohibited. If you have received this in error, please advise the sender by reply e-mail and delete the message immediately. You may also contact the LMH Process Improvement Center at 740-348-4641. E-mail transmissions cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses. The sender therefore does not accept liability for any errors or omissions in the contents of this message, which arise as a result of e-mail transmission. Thank you. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
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I did the BOR Study guide Second Edition and passed 4 years ago. Carl Ryan Nituda, HTL(ASCP) QIHC Pathology Sciences Medical Sent from my iPhone On May 22, 2012, at 8:21, Amanda Phipps aphi...@lmhealth.org wrote: Heather, I took the exam last year and used the ASCP guidelines along with the Carson/Hladik (3rd edition) text, the Carson/Hladik Histodeck flash cards, and NSH practice question booklets. I am not sure how old the NSH booklets are because another tech (thankfully!) let me borrow them, but they were extremely helpful. The HistoDeck cards were nice for studying, however the quality of HistoDeck pictures are *much* better than those of the exam. Here is a link to some study materials from NSH http://www.nsh.org/content/certification-exam-study-aids Goodluck!!! Amanda Phipps, HTL (ASCP)cm Histotechnologist Licking Memorial Hospital From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Heather [hcaouett...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, May 21, 2012 11:12 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] HTL exam Hi, I am taking the HTL exam in about three months and would really appreciate any guidance that anyone has, study tips, etc. I have already downloaded the ASCP information on the test. Thanks! -Heather ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet This e-mail, including attachments, is intended for the sole use of the individual and/or entity to whom it is addressed, and contains information from Licking Memorial Health Systems which is confidential or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, nor authorized to receive for the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this e-mail and attachments is prohibited. If you have received this in error, please advise the sender by reply e-mail and delete the message immediately. You may also contact the LMH Process Improvement Center at 740-348-4641. E-mail transmissions cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses. The sender therefore does not accept liability for any errors or omissions in the contents of this message, which arise as a result of e-mail transmission. Thank you. ___ 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] HTL exam
Have you looked at the examination guidelines posted at http://www.ascp.org/pdf/BOR-PDFs/Guidelines/ExaminationContentGuidelineHT.aspx Karla Arrington freckles9...@yahoo.com Sent by: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu 06/16/2011 12:33 PM To Histonet histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu cc Subject [Histonet] HTL exam Histonetters: I have a co-hort that is going to be taking the HTL exam shortly. As far as studying goes, what content of IHC does he need to know... example IHC stains. The list just states IHC stains. There are lots of them so I would like some information as to how much of stains are on the exam if anyone can enlighte me Thanks!! Karla ___ 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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I believe that IHC stains (by the way, they are not stains but detectable immunohistochemical reactions) refers to the method itself and its methodology. René J. From: Karla Arrington freckles9...@yahoo.com To: Histonet histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2011 3:32 PM Subject: [Histonet] HTL exam Histonetters: I have a co-hort that is going to be taking the HTL exam shortly. As far as studying goes, what content of IHC does he need to know... example IHC stains. The list just states IHC stains. There are lots of them so I would like some information as to how much of stains are on the exam if anyone can enlighte me Thanks!! Karla ___ 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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René is correct. IHC stains are named according to the primary antibody used, but it would be useless to ask questions about individual antibodies because new ones are continuously developed. Study the general method and how it might vary (pretreatments, detection systems, chromogens.) -Eric On Thu, Jun 16, 2011 at 1:24 PM, Rene J Buesa rjbu...@yahoo.com wrote: I believe that IHC stains (by the way, they are not stains but detectable immunohistochemical reactions) refers to the method itself and its methodology. René J. From: Karla Arrington freckles9...@yahoo.com To: Histonet histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2011 3:32 PM Subject: [Histonet] HTL exam Histonetters: I have a co-hort that is going to be taking the HTL exam shortly. As far as studying goes, what content of IHC does he need to know... example IHC stains. The list just states IHC stains. There are lots of them so I would like some information as to how much of stains are on the exam if anyone can enlighte me Thanks!! Karla ___ 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] HTL Distance Education Program
What are the prerequisites to get in and what kind of degree if any, is obtained upon completion? Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone - Reply message - From: Geils, Karen Brinker brink...@musc.edu Date: Tue, Jan 4, 2011 9:36 am Subject: [Histonet] HTL Distance Education Program To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu The Medical University of South Carolina now offers a distance education (DE) option for HTL training. We currently have two DE students enrolled. The format of the program is designed for current employees in a histotechnology laboratory. The focus of the education is on the theory of histotechnology in order to prepare students for the HTL BOR exam. Evidence of clinical competence must be submitted throughout the program. Two start dates are available for DE students, April and September. We are currently accepting applications for the April 5th start date. For more information about the program, please see our websitehttp://academicdepartments.musc.edu/histotechnology/index.htm. If you have any questions about the program you may contact me via email or phone. Karen Geils Karen Brinker Geils, MS, HT(ASCP), CT(ASCP) Director, Histotechnology Program Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Medical University of South Carolina 843-792-4013 ___ 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] HTL exam
Brian, What helped me a lot with stains, fixatives, etc, was to make a chart of each of the stain or fixative families (silver, trichromes, etc) and list the method steps of each, components used, and purpose of the components. That put in perspective the reasons for the differences, which are mysteries otherwise! I also used the NSH study guides, and any other book or study guide I could find to refer to. I was also lucky that I had a group of four people who were studying for the test and we spent a YEAR in a once-weekly study group going through each chapter in detail (Sheehan at that time). That was great for motivation and staying on track. Tim Morken Supervisor, Histology / IPOX UCSF Medical Center San Francisco, CA -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of brian1...@email.com Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 2:08 PM To: Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] HTL exam Does anyone have any advice on good study aids, areas of prep to concentrate on, or any test taking strategies that helped them? I have been pouring over the 3rd ed of histotechnology, a self instructional text for months but since I have started to look at the ASCP/ NSH discussion boards im getting the feeling that it is just not enough. Thanks for any help. -Brian ___ 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] HTL exam
That's really hard to say. There are no categories for Enzymes, EM or Cytology. The HT and HTL exams have 5 categories, 100 questions total. The number of questions that a candidate is asked in each category is: - Fixation = 10-25 - Processing/Embedding = 10-14 - Microtomy = 10-14 - Staining = 40-50 - Lab Operations (safety, math, equipment, regulations, etc.) = 10-15 Now, let's talk cytology questions. Was the question about: - what solution the cells were placed in (alcohol, saccomano, etc) = fixative question - the Pap stain, or the Diff Quik = staining question - bloodborne pathogens (BBP), centrifuge, staining GYN and non-GYN separately = lab op questions Same with Enzymes or IHC or EM: - fresh tissue or fixed, and in what = fixation question - time in processing or frozen, paraffin or resin = processing questions - how thick to cut section, or frozen sectioning = microtomy questions - how to do the stains, tissue ID = staining questions - dilutions (math), molar solutions (math), BBP (safety), chemical disposal (safety and regulations), how long to fix breast for ER/PR (regulations), cryostat/microtome/processor (instrument), etc = lab op questions Since there are 1000+ questions in the pool, and since candidates only receive 100, random but in the above percentages, one person might get no questions on, say, cytology, but another person could get 6, someone else 2. Luck of the draw, so to speak. So the person who says I got 6 cytology questions - really didn't. They got, say, 2 fixation questions, 3 staining questions, and 1 regulation question. The questions just happened to be on cytology. They could have just as easily been on Gomori Trichrome. Peggy A. Wenk, HTL(ASCP)SLS Schools of Histotechnology Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak, MI 48073 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Carrie Disbrow Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 3:32 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] HTL exam Hi. I'll be taking the ASCP HTL exam in three months. Does anyone know what the percentage of enzyme histochemistry, electron microscopy, and cytology questions are for the HTL? Thanks, Carrie ___ 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] HTL exam
Hi, Come to think of it, there is a study guide and area of interest for most ASCP exams. Thanks! Carrie Podawiltz, Thomas tpodawi...@lrgh.org 4/14/2010 3:53 PM I believe you can down load that from the ASCP site. Tom Podawiltz HT (ASCP) Histology Section Head/Laboratory Safety Officer LRGHealthcare 603-524-3211 ext: 3220 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Carrie Disbrow Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 3:32 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] HTL exam Hi. I'll be taking the ASCP HTL exam in three months. Does anyone know what the percentage of enzyme histochemistry, electron microscopy, and cytology questions are for the HTL? Thanks, Carrie ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet THIS MESSAGE IS CONFIDENTIAL. This e-mail message and any attachments are proprietary and confidential information intended only for the use of the recipient(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not print,distribute, or copy this message or any attachments. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender by return e-mail and delete this message and any attachments from your computer. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of LRGHealthcare. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
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Hi Peggy, Wow, your response is why I love this board. I'm glad I have three months to review the areas not in my daily routine work. Wish me luck, Carrie Lee Peggy Wenk lpw...@sbcglobal.net 4/14/2010 10:27 PM That's really hard to say. There are no categories for Enzymes, EM or Cytology. The HT and HTL exams have 5 categories, 100 questions total. The number of questions that a candidate is asked in each category is: - Fixation = 10-25 - Processing/Embedding = 10-14 - Microtomy = 10-14 - Staining = 40-50 - Lab Operations (safety, math, equipment, regulations, etc.) = 10-15 Now, let's talk cytology questions. Was the question about: - what solution the cells were placed in (alcohol, saccomano, etc) = fixative question - the Pap stain, or the Diff Quik = staining question - bloodborne pathogens (BBP), centrifuge, staining GYN and non-GYN separately = lab op questions Same with Enzymes or IHC or EM: - fresh tissue or fixed, and in what = fixation question - time in processing or frozen, paraffin or resin = processing questions - how thick to cut section, or frozen sectioning = microtomy questions - how to do the stains, tissue ID = staining questions - dilutions (math), molar solutions (math), BBP (safety), chemical disposal (safety and regulations), how long to fix breast for ER/PR (regulations), cryostat/microtome/processor (instrument), etc = lab op questions Since there are 1000+ questions in the pool, and since candidates only receive 100, random but in the above percentages, one person might get no questions on, say, cytology, but another person could get 6, someone else 2. Luck of the draw, so to speak. So the person who says I got 6 cytology questions - really didn't. They got, say, 2 fixation questions, 3 staining questions, and 1 regulation question. The questions just happened to be on cytology. They could have just as easily been on Gomori Trichrome. Peggy A. Wenk, HTL(ASCP)SLS Schools of Histotechnology Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak, MI 48073 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Carrie Disbrow Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 3:32 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] HTL exam Hi. I'll be taking the ASCP HTL exam in three months. Does anyone know what the percentage of enzyme histochemistry, electron microscopy, and cytology questions are for the HTL? Thanks, Carrie ___ 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] HTL
Do you want the blunt truth? There's a perception, even within the other disciplines in Diagnostic Labs, that BMS's in Histology (HistoTechs) are second rate Scientists. I know that's an inflammatory remark but I've battled with it for years. Pharmacists, Physiotherapists, Ots, Audiologists and Speech Language Therapists run Clinics treat Patients and are 'clinical'. The perception is that 'scientists' are not clinical and before we get appreciated for that we probably need to run Clinics ourselves but how do Histotechs/ BMS's achieve that? In the UK scientific staff are slowly doing that with Anticoagulant Clinics, with advanced dissection and the reporting of cervical smears after achieving the appropriate level of qualification. I'm hoping one day that the 'glass ceiling' will be taken off the Path Labs and that a scientist will, after obtaining his/ her degree, Masters (or PhD), like the Clinical Scientists, obtain the MRCPath and then clinically lead a discipline. Only when we step from behind the skirts of the Medics will the sun shine on us. Does that help? Kemlo Rogerson MSc MIBiol CBiol DMS CSci FIBMS (I tried). -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Shea's Sent: 15 July 2009 04:13 To: jaustin1...@gmail.com Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] HTL Michael, Ditto, very well stated. I too believe that our industry is under appreciated. Many new grads of today find a two year degree demeaning and wouldn't consider HT because of it. I don't understand how some professions like pharmacy physical therapy gain respect and grow to create 5 yr, 6yr 7yr programs. They are very well respected by the MDs and Hospital administration and have nice salaries to show for it. Why hasn't our field flourished? Jan, BS, HTL ___ 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] HTL
well said!! your statement: 'Only when we step from behind the skirts of the Medics will the sun shine on us' deserves dissection (pardon the pun) are we volutarily 'behind the medics or are we conveniently 'kept' there by those same medics medics=pathologists (some exceptions) where i come from most of these 'medics' are running the (very lucrative) private labs and the techs are kept 'lean and hungry' - they are 'worker bees'' grateful for work and paid a pittance. i once voiced my desire to take unpaid leave in order to study further and was refused time off for this, on the basis that i would then cost more to employ!!! i have a 4 year diploma (now called a BTech degree) - i am licensed as a Medical Technologist with Cell Path Speciality. i am neither an HT or an HTL. i have 30 years experience and have been supervising/managing AP labs for over 15 years but because i dont have a degree i would most likely have a hard time finding employment in the USA or Canada - your loss guys. its not what you call it its how you apply what you know - having a degree does not make you a good tech. flame away!! AnnieinArabia (out of Africa) 2009/7/15 Kemlo Rogerson kemlo.roger...@waht.swest.nhs.uk Do you want the blunt truth? There's a perception, even within the other disciplines in Diagnostic Labs, that BMS's in Histology (HistoTechs) are second rate Scientists. I know that's an inflammatory remark but I've battled with it for years. Pharmacists, Physiotherapists, Ots, Audiologists and Speech Language Therapists run Clinics treat Patients and are 'clinical'. The perception is that 'scientists' are not clinical and before we get appreciated for that we probably need to run Clinics ourselves but how do Histotechs/ BMS's achieve that? In the UK scientific staff are slowly doing that with Anticoagulant Clinics, with advanced dissection and the reporting of cervical smears after achieving the appropriate level of qualification. I'm hoping one day that the 'glass ceiling' will be taken off the Path Labs and that a scientist will, after obtaining his/ her degree, Masters (or PhD), like the Clinical Scientists, obtain the MRCPath and then clinically lead a discipline. Only when we step from behind the skirts of the Medics will the sun shine on us. Does that help? Kemlo Rogerson MSc MIBiol CBiol DMS CSci FIBMS (I tried). -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Shea's Sent: 15 July 2009 04:13 To: jaustin1...@gmail.com Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] HTL Michael, Ditto, very well stated. I too believe that our industry is under appreciated. Many new grads of today find a two year degree demeaning and wouldn't consider HT because of it. I don't understand how some professions like pharmacy physical therapy gain respect and grow to create 5 yr, 6yr 7yr programs. They are very well respected by the MDs and Hospital administration and have nice salaries to show for it. Why hasn't our field flourished? Jan, BS, HTL ___ 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 -- Anne van Binsbergen (Hope) Abu Dhabi UAE ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] HTL
Anne I think most techs I know are in the voluntary category you speak of. Most are happy being microtome monkeys and never exploring the other possibilities in the field. Nothing wrong with that if that's what you want to do. Although there are many things you can do with - like anne said- applying what you know. As far as pathologists keeping you back -i think its just like any other business. The boss will always look to keep more money and will pay his workers the lowest he can. That's when you take your experience elsewhere, or simply stay somewhere for a while to learn and beef up that resume. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Anne van Binsbergen anni...@gmail.com Date: Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:01:24 To: Kemlo Rogersonkemlo.roger...@waht.swest.nhs.uk Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; Shea'sjshea...@roadrunner.com Subject: Re: [Histonet] HTL well said!! your statement: 'Only when we step from behind the skirts of the Medics will the sun shine on us' deserves dissection (pardon the pun) are we volutarily 'behind the medics or are we conveniently 'kept' there by those same medics medics=pathologists (some exceptions) where i come from most of these 'medics' are running the (very lucrative) private labs and the techs are kept 'lean and hungry' - they are 'worker bees'' grateful for work and paid a pittance. i once voiced my desire to take unpaid leave in order to study further and was refused time off for this, on the basis that i would then cost more to employ!!! i have a 4 year diploma (now called a BTech degree) - i am licensed as a Medical Technologist with Cell Path Speciality. i am neither an HT or an HTL. i have 30 years experience and have been supervising/managing AP labs for over 15 years but because i dont have a degree i would most likely have a hard time finding employment in the USA or Canada - your loss guys. its not what you call it its how you apply what you know - having a degree does not make you a good tech. flame away!! AnnieinArabia (out of Africa) 2009/7/15 Kemlo Rogerson kemlo.roger...@waht.swest.nhs.uk Do you want the blunt truth? There's a perception, even within the other disciplines in Diagnostic Labs, that BMS's in Histology (HistoTechs) are second rate Scientists. I know that's an inflammatory remark but I've battled with it for years. Pharmacists, Physiotherapists, Ots, Audiologists and Speech Language Therapists run Clinics treat Patients and are 'clinical'. The perception is that 'scientists' are not clinical and before we get appreciated for that we probably need to run Clinics ourselves but how do Histotechs/ BMS's achieve that? In the UK scientific staff are slowly doing that with Anticoagulant Clinics, with advanced dissection and the reporting of cervical smears after achieving the appropriate level of qualification. I'm hoping one day that the 'glass ceiling' will be taken off the Path Labs and that a scientist will, after obtaining his/ her degree, Masters (or PhD), like the Clinical Scientists, obtain the MRCPath and then clinically lead a discipline. Only when we step from behind the skirts of the Medics will the sun shine on us. Does that help? Kemlo Rogerson MSc MIBiol CBiol DMS CSci FIBMS (I tried). -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Shea's Sent: 15 July 2009 04:13 To: jaustin1...@gmail.com Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] HTL Michael, Ditto, very well stated. I too believe that our industry is under appreciated. Many new grads of today find a two year degree demeaning and wouldn't consider HT because of it. I don't understand how some professions like pharmacy physical therapy gain respect and grow to create 5 yr, 6yr 7yr programs. They are very well respected by the MDs and Hospital administration and have nice salaries to show for it. Why hasn't our field flourished? Jan, BS, HTL ___ 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 -- Anne van Binsbergen (Hope) Abu Dhabi UAE ___ 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] HTL
Some volunteer to stay 'behind the medics' as it is safe; some are kept there kicking and screaming (I'm hoarse). Medics are medics; it is a 'gentlemen's club' but non-Path medics are finding their position eroded by the Consultant Nurse and Consultant Physiotherapist. Pathologists are strenously opposing the idea of a Consultant Biomedical Scientist but bizzarely the Consultant Clinical Scientist is seen as OK. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Anne van Binsbergen Sent: 15 July 2009 09:01 To: Kemlo Rogerson Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; Shea's Subject: Re: [Histonet] HTL well said!! your statement: 'Only when we step from behind the skirts of the Medics will the sun shine on us' deserves dissection (pardon the pun) are we volutarily 'behind the medics or are we conveniently 'kept' there by those same medics medics=pathologists (some exceptions) where i come from most of these 'medics' are running the (very lucrative) private labs and the techs are kept 'lean and hungry' - they are 'worker bees'' grateful for work and paid a pittance. i once voiced my desire to take unpaid leave in order to study further and was refused time off for this, on the basis that i would then cost more to employ!!! i have a 4 year diploma (now called a BTech degree) - i am licensed as a Medical Technologist with Cell Path Speciality. i am neither an HT or an HTL. i have 30 years experience and have been supervising/managing AP labs for over 15 years but because i dont have a degree i would most likely have a hard time finding employment in the USA or Canada - your loss guys. its not what you call it its how you apply what you know - having a degree does not make you a good tech. flame away!! AnnieinArabia (out of Africa) 2009/7/15 Kemlo Rogerson kemlo.roger...@waht.swest.nhs.uk Do you want the blunt truth? There's a perception, even within the other disciplines in Diagnostic Labs, that BMS's in Histology (HistoTechs) are second rate Scientists. I know that's an inflammatory remark but I've battled with it for years. Pharmacists, Physiotherapists, Ots, Audiologists and Speech Language Therapists run Clinics treat Patients and are 'clinical'. The perception is that 'scientists' are not clinical and before we get appreciated for that we probably need to run Clinics ourselves but how do Histotechs/ BMS's achieve that? In the UK scientific staff are slowly doing that with Anticoagulant Clinics, with advanced dissection and the reporting of cervical smears after achieving the appropriate level of qualification. I'm hoping one day that the 'glass ceiling' will be taken off the Path Labs and that a scientist will, after obtaining his/ her degree, Masters (or PhD), like the Clinical Scientists, obtain the MRCPath and then clinically lead a discipline. Only when we step from behind the skirts of the Medics will the sun shine on us. Does that help? Kemlo Rogerson MSc MIBiol CBiol DMS CSci FIBMS (I tried). -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Shea's Sent: 15 July 2009 04:13 To: jaustin1...@gmail.com Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] HTL Michael, Ditto, very well stated. I too believe that our industry is under appreciated. Many new grads of today find a two year degree demeaning and wouldn't consider HT because of it. I don't understand how some professions like pharmacy physical therapy gain respect and grow to create 5 yr, 6yr 7yr programs. They are very well respected by the MDs and Hospital administration and have nice salaries to show for it. Why hasn't our field flourished? Jan, BS, HTL ___ 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 -- Anne van Binsbergen (Hope) Abu Dhabi UAE ___ 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] HTL (ASCP) seeks employment opportunites
In the last issue of Advance for Medical Lab. Professionals there was an advertisement by Quest Diagnostics where they are looking for a supervisor at their Miramar histolab.I think you should contact them ASAP René J. --- On Sun, 4/19/09, pathr...@comcast.net pathr...@comcast.net wrote: From: pathr...@comcast.net pathr...@comcast.net Subject: [Histonet] HTL (ASCP) seeks employment opportunites To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Sunday, April 19, 2009, 10:20 AM Degreed HTL/QIHC certified tech seeking opportunities in hi volume private labs in the southeastern US. I am a Florida licensed supervisor w/ 20 years experience including dermpath, IHC and lead positions. Interested in all shifts, IHC,dermpath and molecular path opportunities. Please feel free to pass my email along to anyone you know who may be interested. Thanks in advance. No recruiters please! ___ 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] HTL Flash Cards?
I was not involved in writing any questions/answers. However I am thinking of buying some of the cards just of out curiousity! I can understand the concern about the memorization aspect versus true understanding, application- a.k.a knowledge. I definately think that this would be a drawback. I have worked with a number of folks who seemed to have memorized information for the test but either do not seem to have retained any of it, and/or unable to apply any of the details of that information when in a real laboratory situation. (and have apparantly also lost the ability to look up needed information). I can also see that the HT versus HTL topic lists do not seem to coincide much with the topic and study lists published for registry exam preparation on the ASCP website? I know that the special stains list is most definately not a match. Go figure? It will be interesting to see what reply is posted. Joelle From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Date: Sat, 27 Sep 2008 11:28:56 -0400 Subject: RE: [Histonet] HTL Flash Cards? CC: I had never heard of them, so I looked them up on the website. Morrison Media www.mo-med.com They sell all kinds of flashcards and study guides for lots of tests. Under the E-H category, where the HT and HTL flashcards have a link, there are also links to Electrician exam, Paramedic exam, First Responder test, Funeral Service test, GED, GRE, GMAT - you get the idea. According to their general blurb, they have experts in the field writing the flashcards. Does anyone know any histotech involved in writing the flashcards? I'd love for them to talk about this. I think for some people, having flashcards would fit with their style of learning - give them soundbites of information on topics, instead of having them read entire books. Or use this as a supplement to studying. Or have them in their purse/pocket where they can pull out a card and study on the go, instead of a book. But I do have some concerns about the flashcards and the test taking information this company supplies. If there is someone out there who helped write the cards, or someone who has bought the cards to respond, that would be helpful. - They have topics divided into 2 tests (have to pay separate for them) - HT and HTL. But when I look at what's on the HT exam vs. what's on the HTL exam, I have some concerns. - HTL need to know chemical fixatives, HT are supposed to know chemical and physical fixation. - HTL need to know autolysis, HT are supposed to know autolysis and putrefaction - HTL need to know acid decalcification, HT are supposed to know decalcification and chelation - HT are supposed to know Immunofluorescence, Electron microscopy, Carbowax and Celloidin, which are not listed on the HTL topics (yet ASCP HTL exam would include these topics, but ASCP HT exam would not) - The only stains listed for HT are HE, Mucopolysaccharides, Hyaluronidase, Gomori Trichrome. - HTL stains include Connective tissue, PTAH, Bacteria, Fungus, Gram, Auramine-Rhodamine, Exogenous pigments, Minerals. Yet on the ASCP HT exam, all these stains are also required for the HT exam. You get the idea. Also, under the Histotechnology Exam Secrets Study Guide, they are saying that their histotechnology exam study guide will help people beat the test taking game, and that their research in the HT and HTL exam offered by ASCP reveals specific weaknesses that you can exploit. Basically, what followed were test taking tips - how to guess to your advantage, how to tell the difference between right answers and clever sounding traps, how random bits of information often give away the right answer, how to look for key words to identify the correct answer, etc. Yet I know that the ASCP Board of Registry has (or at least did have) a psychometrician on staff - someone with a PhD in test writing, who works with the histotechs and pathologists writing the exam questions, to eliminate all the above clues. Between this company's tips and the customer testimonials that they only studied for 1 week (one case, 5 hours) and passed the exam - I'm worried about people who aren't studying for the HT/HTL exam, and think these test taking clues will help them pass. This isn't like taking the GRE, where you can get by with some math and grammar background that can to be refreshed - the HT and HTL exams are based on a LOT of information that has to be LEARNED and APPLIED. The other concern I have is that the 3 flashcards they show as examples are still MEMORIZED information. What test takers have problems with are the PROBLEM-SOLVING and TROUBLESHOOTING aspects of the HT and HTL exams. Yes, they need to know what the oxidizer in the retic stain is, but they also need to know how to tell if it isn't working, or what to do if they run out, etc. So I'd love to hear from someone involved with writing these flashcards/study guides, and would love to hear from someone who actually bought
Re: [Histonet] HTL Flash Cards?
In the three example cards they show there are errors. In the first one it gives liter and meter. I know this spelling is common in the United States, but I believe the SI standard is litre and metre. In other words, include both. In the middle one, about reticulin staining, I would dispute the dogmatic nature of the information. Although this is a common explanation, it is not the modern one, which uses analogies to the photographic process. It is presented as absolute fact when it is an unproven suggestion as to what may happen. The final one, about dye structure, uses chromogen as a synonym for chromophore, whereas it is a little used term for the dye+chromophore combination. For that reason, the final use of chromophore should actually be chromogen. The word auxophore does not exist. It should be auxochrome. If you are going to use flash cards for improving rote learning of facts, make sure the facts being learned are correct. I suggest that students should have the cards checked out by an experienced educator technologist before using them, as first-learned information stays with you for decades. Bryan Llewellyn - Original Message - From: Lee Peggy Wenk [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Kristen Yaros' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'Histonet' histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Saturday, September 27, 2008 8:28 AM Subject: RE: [Histonet] HTL Flash Cards? I had never heard of them, so I looked them up on the website. Morrison Media www.mo-med.com They sell all kinds of flashcards and study guides for lots of tests. Under the E-H category, where the HT and HTL flashcards have a link, there are also links to Electrician exam, Paramedic exam, First Responder test, Funeral Service test, GED, GRE, GMAT - you get the idea. According to their general blurb, they have experts in the field writing the flashcards. Does anyone know any histotech involved in writing the flashcards? I'd love for them to talk about this. I think for some people, having flashcards would fit with their style of learning - give them soundbites of information on topics, instead of having them read entire books. Or use this as a supplement to studying. Or have them in their purse/pocket where they can pull out a card and study on the go, instead of a book. But I do have some concerns about the flashcards and the test taking information this company supplies. If there is someone out there who helped write the cards, or someone who has bought the cards to respond, that would be helpful. - They have topics divided into 2 tests (have to pay separate for them) - HT and HTL. But when I look at what's on the HT exam vs. what's on the HTL exam, I have some concerns. - HTL need to know chemical fixatives, HT are supposed to know chemical and physical fixation. - HTL need to know autolysis, HT are supposed to know autolysis and putrefaction - HTL need to know acid decalcification, HT are supposed to know decalcification and chelation - HT are supposed to know Immunofluorescence, Electron microscopy, Carbowax and Celloidin, which are not listed on the HTL topics (yet ASCP HTL exam would include these topics, but ASCP HT exam would not) - The only stains listed for HT are HE, Mucopolysaccharides, Hyaluronidase, Gomori Trichrome. - HTL stains include Connective tissue, PTAH, Bacteria, Fungus, Gram, Auramine-Rhodamine, Exogenous pigments, Minerals. Yet on the ASCP HT exam, all these stains are also required for the HT exam. You get the idea. Also, under the Histotechnology Exam Secrets Study Guide, they are saying that their histotechnology exam study guide will help people beat the test taking game, and that their research in the HT and HTL exam offered by ASCP reveals specific weaknesses that you can exploit. Basically, what followed were test taking tips - how to guess to your advantage, how to tell the difference between right answers and clever sounding traps, how random bits of information often give away the right answer, how to look for key words to identify the correct answer, etc. Yet I know that the ASCP Board of Registry has (or at least did have) a psychometrician on staff - someone with a PhD in test writing, who works with the histotechs and pathologists writing the exam questions, to eliminate all the above clues. Between this company's tips and the customer testimonials that they only studied for 1 week (one case, 5 hours) and passed the exam - I'm worried about people who aren't studying for the HT/HTL exam, and think these test taking clues will help them pass. This isn't like taking the GRE, where you can get by with some math and grammar background that can to be refreshed - the HT and HTL exams are based on a LOT of information that has to be LEARNED and APPLIED. The other concern I have is that the 3 flashcards they show as examples are still MEMORIZED information. What test takers have problems with are the PROBLEM-SOLVING and TROUBLESHOOTING aspects of the HT
