Re: [Histonet] Histology Shortage

2017-08-18 Thread Tom Wells via Histonet
Hi, Just to clarify. Part of the reason that there are fewer specific Histotech shortages in Canada is that Histotechnology is part of the general medical laboratory technology training. So any laboratory technologist could take a job as a histotech. Overall, the need for laboratory technologist

Re: [Histonet] Histology Shortage

2017-08-18 Thread Mayer,Toysha N via Histonet
In areas where there are schools, usually there is no shortage. Like here in Houston, we have 2 programs so no shortage. In other areas it is challenging to find a tech. Canada does not seem to have a shortage (that I have heard of), but I know that it can be hard for areas in the Caribbean to f

Re: [Histonet] overseas jobs

2017-08-18 Thread Jay Lundgren via Histonet
It's not a matter of whether there is a shortage or not. Most western, developed countries, unlike the US, have strict laws forbidding non-citizens from working, which they zealously enforce. It is virtually impossible for a foreigner to work (legally) in the EU, for example. Canada has different

[Histonet] Histology Shortage?

2017-08-18 Thread Cassie P. Davis via Histonet
I am not sure about overseas but the New Castle County does not have a shortage. There is a school in Delaware that gradutes 5-6 students a year. Cassandra Davis Histology Technician AP Laboratory 302-575-8095 Email: cda...@che-east.org Confidentiality Notice: Thi