Histology Certification Histology Educational Pathways 2

Question 1

Which accrediting body oversees most histotechnology programs in the United States?

Accepted Answer

National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)

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Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics (CAHIIM)

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Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO)

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Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)

Question 2

What is the minimum education requirement to sit for the HT (ASCP) exam under the examination route?

Accepted Answer

Associate degree with 1 year of histology lab experience

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High school diploma with 5 years of histology lab experience

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Bachelor's degree in any field with no lab experience required

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Master's degree in biological sciences

Question 3

A student completing a NAACLS-accredited histotechnician program is eligible to apply for which credential immediately upon graduation?

Accepted Answer

HT (ASCP)

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HTL (ASCP)

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CT (ASCP)

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MB (ASCP)

Question 4

Continuing education units (CEUs) for ASCP credential maintenance are typically measured in which unit?

Accepted Answer

Contact hours

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Credit hours

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Clock hours

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Academic units

Question 5

Which professional organization offers the HTL (ASCP) certification for advanced histology practitioners?

Accepted Answer

American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

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American Medical Association (AMA)

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National Society for Histotechnology (NSH)

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College of American Pathologists (CAP)

Question 6

How many CEUs does ASCP typically require per three-year certification maintenance cycle for an HTL?

Accepted Answer

36 contact hours

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12 contact hours

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60 contact hours

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24 contact hours

Question 7

A histotechnologist seeking to specialize in cytopathology preparation would most likely pursue which additional credential?

Accepted Answer

CT (ASCP) — Cytotechnologist

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DLM (ASCP) — Diplomate in Laboratory Management

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SH (ASCP) — Specialist in Hematology

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PBT (ASCP) — Phlebotomy Technician