Hi Jackie, I didn't read the whole topic posted, perhaps there's a repeat in my answer. German training as "MTA" (medical technical assistent) includes histology and histotechnolgy. So they are definitly certified in their profession with a diploma. I think this kind of education is rather similar to the Canadian way. Also in Austria, where I come from, we have the training as Biomedical Scientist in the third education sector, now ending with a Bachelor and thesis, with theoretical and practical histotechnology. Theoretically there exists a law that excludes working with patients' clinical specimens to our profession. But like everywhere cheaper persons are trained on the job and supervised by hopefully one BMS. If a pathologist takes the responsibility he may employ anyone, although he/she has not the specified technical training (doctor and employer). The registration is another issue. People taking care of patients of any profession should be registered, because on one hand the profession and on the other hand patients should be protected against bad lab practice.
Gudrun -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht----- Von: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Im Auftrag von Jackie O'Connor Gesendet: Samstag, 26. Mai 2012 18:03 An: r...@leicester.ac.uk; keeping.ja...@gmail.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Betreff: Re: [Histonet] certification of histotechnologists I have a new topic along this thread - seems to be generating a lot of interest. What, if any, histology group, such as NSH in the US - is available in Europe? Or any other support group for that matter. I have colleagues in Germany who would greatly benefit from being able to interact with other histotechs who are closer than ME. (Chicago area) Any suggestions will be appreciated. Also, are there certifying agencies out there like ASCP here? Jackie O' -----Original Message----- From: Edwards, Richard E. <r...@leicester.ac.uk> To: 'Janet Keeping' <keeping.ja...@gmail.com>; histonet <histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu> Sent: Fri, May 25, 2012 7:36 am Subject: RE: [Histonet] certification of histotechnologists Same in UK, I have never understood why the separation in the Land of the Free. -----Original Message----- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Janet Keeping Sent: 25 May 2012 12:38 To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] certification of histotechnologists Just curious if any consideration has been given to including Histotechnology in your medical laboratory programs as we do in Canada? our graduates are certified for 5 different careers and shortages in one particular laboratory does not seem to be a problem. _______________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet