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From: rueggp

To: Ricardo I. G.L.

Cc: HistoNet Server

Sent: Wednesday, July 03, 2002 5:14 PM

Subject: Re: How to homologate HT certifications

Maria,
Contact ASCP to see if your Argentina experience and degree will fullfil the requirement to sit for the HT certification exam her in the USA.  Our HT certification is valid nationally (in any state), some states also have a liscence program, but I thought I heard that FL did away with their state liscense????  Contact the board of registery at ASCP www.ascp.org
or Ken Gillespie personally at the BOR at "Gillespie, Kenneth" <KennethG@ascp.org> and ask him how your training in Argentina will transfer here.
Patsy

"Ricardo I. G.L." wrote:

 Hi,     I'm calling from Argentina. I'm an HT with a local diploma (2 years after the high).    I'm evaluating a move to Florida.    Does anyone know:a)how can I homologate my HT diploma for the Florida Stateb)If there are any kind of visa sponsorship for technicians like meI'm good with special stains, hard tissues, ready-for-paper slides, and some scanning microscope experience. Thanks, Maria 

 

 

 

 

Hi Maria,

 

I am a histotechnologist/supervisor from Florida.....and we definitely have not gotten rid of the Histo. licenses in this state.

 

 

Here is an address that you can write to and inquire about the Florida licensure:

 

Department of Health

Division of Medical Quality Assurance

Licensure Services

4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C-10

Tallahassee,Florida 32399-3260

 

 

They will send you a copy of the requirements for licensure and if your really

serious about a license in this state they will send you an application as well, if you request it.

 

I hope this information will help.

 

 

Valerie Hannen

Parrish Medical Center

Titusville,Florida 32796