If I remember it correctly, Ascp BOR has announced that year 2005 is the
last for OJT for histo techs. And why would any body wants to perform the
same duties as a histotech and make less money just becuase they are not
certified.

M. Sayeed
ChiefTechnician
Dept. of  Spore Pathology
Baylor college of Medicine
Houston TX. 77030