ASCP Histotechnician / Histotechnologist (HT/HTL), primary emphasis on HT Exam Prep

ASCP HT/HTL Prep Course (HT)

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Course Outline — 8 Chapters, 68 Lessons
1 Exam Scope & Workflow 6 lessons ▾
1.1 — HT Role & Exam Frame
1.1.1 HT Scope Of Practice Preview
1.1.2 ASCP HT Exam Emphasis Locked
1.1.3 Specimen-To-Slide Workflow Locked
1.2 — Exam Reasoning & Documentation
1.2.1 Workflow Decision Framework Locked
1.2.2 Documentation Essentials Locked
1.2.3 Escalation Triggers Locked
2 Specimen Receipt & Fixation 10 lessons ▾
2.1 — Specimen Identification Control
2.1.1 Identifier Verification Rules Locked
2.1.2 Accessioning And Labeling Risks Locked
2.1.3 Specimen Discrepancy Response Locked
2.2 — Fixation Principles & Variables
2.2.1 Fixation Goals And Mechanisms Locked
2.2.2 Fixation Time And Volume Locked
2.2.3 Common Histology Fixatives Locked
2.2.4 Poor Fixation Artifacts Locked
2.3 — Gross Handling Awareness
2.3.1 Specimen Thickness And Penetration Locked
2.3.2 Decalcification Basics Locked
2.3.3 Decalcification Troubleshooting Locked
3 Processing & Embedding 9 lessons ▾
3.1 — Tissue Processing Sequence
3.1.1 Dehydration Clearing Infiltration Locked
3.1.2 Processing Reagent Functions Locked
3.1.3 Open And Closed Processors Locked
3.2 — Processing Variables & Failures
3.2.1 Processing Time Temperature Vacuum Locked
3.2.2 Incomplete Processing Patterns Locked
3.2.3 Overprocessing And Hard Tissue Locked
3.3 — Paraffin Embedding Principles
3.3.1 Embedding Media And Molds Locked
3.3.2 Orientation By Tissue Type Locked
3.3.3 Embedding Artifacts And Corrections Locked
4 Microtomy & Section Prep 9 lessons ▾
4.1 — Microtome Setup Basics
4.1.1 Microtome Components And Controls Locked
4.1.2 Blade Selection And Handling Locked
4.1.3 Block Facing And Trimming Locked
4.2 — Section Cutting Technique
4.2.1 Ribbon Formation Principles Locked
4.2.2 Water Bath And Pickup Locked
4.2.3 Slide Drying And Adhesion Locked
4.3 — Microtomy Artifact Troubleshooting
4.3.1 Compression Wrinkles And Folds Locked
4.3.2 Chatter Washboarding And Score Marks Locked
4.3.3 Knife Lines And Tissue Dropout Locked
5 Routine Staining & Finishing 9 lessons ▾
5.1 — H&E Stain Fundamentals
5.1.1 Hematoxylin Chemistry Basics Locked
5.1.2 Eosin Staining Principles Locked
5.1.3 Routine H&E Sequence Locked
5.2 — Stain Quality Control
5.2.1 Reagent Quality And Carryover Locked
5.2.2 Weak Or Overstained Nuclei Locked
5.2.3 Eosin Balance Problems Locked
5.3 — Coverslipping And Slide Review
5.3.1 Mounting Media And Coverslips Locked
5.3.2 Coverslipping Artifacts Locked
5.3.3 Final Label And Slide Check Locked
6 Special Stains 9 lessons ▾
6.1 — Special Stain Principles
6.1.1 Purpose Of Special Stains Locked
6.1.2 Control Slides And Interpretation Limits Locked
6.1.3 Special Stain Workflow Risks Locked
6.2 — Connective Tissue & Carbohydrate Stains
6.2.1 PAS And Diastase PAS Locked
6.2.2 Trichrome And Connective Tissue Locked
6.2.3 Reticulin And Elastic Stains Locked
6.3 — Microorganism & Pigment Stains
6.3.1 AFB And Fungal Stains Locked
6.3.2 Gram And Mucin Stains Locked
6.3.3 Iron Melanin And Calcium Stains Locked
7 Frozen Section & Ancillary Awareness 7 lessons ▾
7.1 — Frozen Section Basics
7.1.1 Frozen Section Purpose Locked
7.1.2 Cryostat Components And Operation Locked
7.1.3 Frozen Section Artifacts Locked
7.2 — Cryostat Safety & Contamination
7.2.1 Cryostat Biohazard Risks Locked
7.2.2 Decontamination And Defrosting Locked
7.3 — Basic IHC Awareness
7.3.1 IHC Purpose And Components Locked
7.3.2 IHC Controls And Common Issues Locked
8 Quality, Safety & Lab Operations 9 lessons ▾
8.1 — Laboratory Safety Fundamentals
8.1.1 Formaldehyde And Xylene Safety Locked
8.1.2 Sharps PPE And Ergonomics Locked
8.1.3 Biohazard And Waste Handling Locked
8.2 — Quality Management Essentials
8.2.1 Quality Control Vs Assurance Locked
8.2.2 Maintenance Logs And Records Locked
8.2.3 Corrective Action Workflow Locked
8.3 — Instrumentation And Reagent Maintenance
8.3.1 Processor Stainer And Coverslipper Checks Locked
8.3.2 Water Bath Oven And Paraffin Control Locked
8.3.3 Batch Failure Troubleshooting Locked

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