Histotechnology

Histology is a science dealing with the structure of cells and their formation into tissues and organs. Histotechnology centers on the detection of tissue abnormalities and the treatment for the diseases causing the abnormalities. Text: [Histology Definition] NSH. Retrieved 04/05/2015 from http://www.nsh.org/what-histotechnology.

Bridget Maryott HT(ASCP)cmPracticing Histology since 2008

Skillset:Advanced MicrotomyEmbeddingProcessing (Traditional & Microwave)Advanced Staining (H&E, Special Stains, and Immunohistochemistry)Digital Pathology

Video: [Preparing for a Histotechnology Career in the US] Youtube. Retrieved 04/5/15 from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBfA30Ouc8w.

The tasks performed by the histotechnologist require patience, mechanical ability, knowledge of biology, immunology, molecular biology, anatomy and chemistry.Text: [The tasks performed] NSH. Retrieved 04/05/2015 from http://www.nsh.org/what-histotechnology.

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Histotechnology