California does not require histotechnicians to be certified.


Jennifer MacDonald



----- Original Message -----
From: "John Spair" 
To: 
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2002 3:30 PM
Subject: California Histotech License


> One of my histotechs is planning on moving to Southern California.  She
> asked me if I knew anything about the California license that is required
to
> work in a healthcare setting as a histotech.  Since we don't have this in
> Washington, I have no idea of what is required to get a license.  She has
> been a certified HT(ASCP) for like 20 years - is it a process of just
> applying for a license, paying your fee and if your HT certified you just
> get your license - or do you have to take some sort of examination?
Thank
> you all.
>
> John Spair, System Manager
> Pathology Services
> LABORATORIES Northwest
> MultiCare Health System
> john.spair@multicare.org
> 253-403-6090
>
>