In general I have found that Histotechs trained in the UK are highly
regarded. The UK training is generally more formal with practical
examinations that are extensive.
Are you histo certified in the UK?
If so I think that you will not have much of a problem finding a job
here, USA certified or not.
Have to be careful to research cost of living etc., as medical insurance
takes a big bite.  Also conditions of employment including career
opportunities and type and quantity of work, supervisory role etc.
Good luck
Barry

-----Original Message-----
From: histonet-bounces@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
[mailto:histonet-bounces@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Larry
Woody
Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2005 8:26 AM
To: Meryl Roberts; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: Re: [Histonet] Problems with certification

Not sure who you talked to but there are plenty of places here in the US
that will hire a tech without being certified. I can't tell you how many
people I've worked with that were not certified, some good some not so
good but keep trying and good luck.

Meryl Roberts  wrote:Hi there,

I am a histologist in the UK with nearly 7 years experience, but I wish
to 
move to the USA. However I'm having terrible problems finding work as it

seems it's virtually impossible for me to become certified in the USA as

none of my work experience is in an American lab- I've spoken to the
ASCP 
and the NCA and they both say that I'm not elligeable to apply, and I'm 
currently waiting to hear back from the AMT (fingers crossed!).....is
there 
any way I can become certified or should I just give up? I'm starting to
get 
a bit despondant.

sincerely, Meryl Roberts.



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