ASCP Board of Certification (BOC)
ASCP HT/HTL Prep Course (HT)
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Course outline
8 chapters · 68 topics
1Exam Scope & Workflow1 free 6 topics
HT Role & Exam Frame
Exam Reasoning & Documentation
2Specimen Receipt & Fixation10 topics
Specimen Identification Control
Fixation Principles & Variables
Gross Handling Awareness
3Processing & Embedding9 topics
Tissue Processing Sequence
Processing Variables & Failures
Paraffin Embedding Principles
4Microtomy & Section Prep9 topics
Microtome Setup Basics
Section Cutting Technique
Microtomy Artifact Troubleshooting
5Routine Staining & Finishing9 topics
H&E Stain Fundamentals
Stain Quality Control
Coverslipping and Slide Review
6Special Stains9 topics
Special Stain Principles
Connective Tissue & Carbohydrate Stains
Microorganism & Pigment Stains
7Frozen Section & Ancillary Awareness7 topics
Frozen Section Basics
Cryostat Safety & Contamination
Basic IHC Awareness
8Quality, Safety & Lab Operations9 topics
Laboratory Safety Fundamentals
Quality Management Essentials
Instrumentation and Reagent Maintenance
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