GENERAL OUTLINE HT/HTL KNOWLEDGE AREA
The Histotechnology Curriculum Outline is to assist in preparing for the registry exams. Use as a basic framework to expand with detailed notes, taken as you read and study your choice of histotechnology texts.

H&E GUIDELINES
Guidelines for Hematoxylin and Eosin Staining.

QUALITY CONTROL RECORDS
Sample copies of how to maintain quality control records in the laboratory.

HEALTH and SAFETY RESOURCE MATERIAL
List of reference materials regarding health and safety in the laboratory.

GUIDE TO WRITING HISTOTECHNOLOGY COGNITIVE EXAM QUESTIONS

HISTOLOGY TASK ANALYSIS

The task analysis was developed to assess education levels, cognitive abilities and motor skills required to perform work in the histology lab. All major job tasks in the histology lab are identified and given listings of necessary cognitive abilities and motor skills for both the technician and technologist levels. A comparative job description for each is included. The document describes the complexity of work performed and can serve as both a reference for defining job responsibilities and a comparison of task level differences appropriate for technician and technologists
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HISTOTECHNOLOGY STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE/COMPETENCY

Standards of Performance and Competency is designed to be used as a model for creating specific standards of performance, and implementing its documentation in the histology laboratory. Sections have been created that stand alone. Generic sections (such as those for basic instrumentation, QC, etc.) are also included if that approach is preferred. The user can select the tasks applicable for their own setting and further add/delete/customize to meet their specific needs. The components include:
1. An overview explanation sheet.
2. Histotechnology Standards of Performance
3. An overall Competency Documentation model (used to demonstrate overall performance of all lab functions).
4. A Technical Competency Documentation model (used to document specific technical outcomes, cutting slides and staining).
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