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