DEBBIE A. MCKNIGHT
HISTOTECHNOLGOST-perform more complex task than a histologistAct as section supervisorTeach studentsComplex Analyses
Area of Specialization- Histechologist
HISTOCHEMISTRYELECTRON MICROSCOPYIMMUNOFLURESCENCE
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONCurrently, there is no licensure or
certification requirement for employmentVoluntary certification is offered by ASCP
organization
WORKING ENVIROMENTMost work in a large hospitalGovernment agencyIndustrial LaboratoriesUsually work 40 hours week DAY SHIFT
Length of TrainingFirst-Bachelor Degree plusOne Years of laboratory training on
Histo. from a accredited institutes Most are Hospital based
Education Programs in the AreaNo program in the San Antonio AreaMethodist Hospital (Houston)-CSt Luke Episcopal Hospital (Houston)-CUniversity Of Texas M.D Anderson Cancer
Center- Houston-BAMC-C
Job Outlook and SalariesJob Outlook
Professional Associationshttp://www.ascp.orghttp://www.nsh.org