Free NSH Resource
Materials
GENERAL OUTLINE
HT/HTL KNOWLEDGE AREA
The Histotechnology Curriculum Outline is to assist
in preparing for the registry exams. Use as a basic
framework to expand with detailed notes, taken as
you read and study your choice of histotechnology
texts.
H&E GUIDELINES
Guidelines for Hematoxylin and Eosin Staining.
QUALITY CONTROL
RECORDS
Sample copies of how to maintain quality control
records in the laboratory.
PREPARATION OF
TECHNICAL PROCEDURE MANUALS IN A HISTOLOGY
LABORATORY (per NCCLS guidelines)
HEALTH and
SAFETY RESOURCE MATERIAL
List of reference materials regarding health and
safety in the laboratory.
GUIDE TO WRITING
HISTOTECHNOLOGY COGNITIVE EXAM QUESTIONS
HISTOLOGY TASK ANALYSIS
The task analysis was developed to assess education
levels, cognitive abilities and motor skills
required to perform work in the histology lab. All
major job tasks in the histology lab are identified
and given listings of necessary cognitive abilities
and motor skills for both the technician and
technologist levels. A comparative job description
for each is included. The document describes the
complexity of work performed and can serve as both a
reference for defining job responsibilities and a
comparison of task level differences appropriate for
technician and technologists
Only Available to Members. Email
histo@nsh.org
with your request.
HISTOTECHNOLOGY STANDARDS
OF PERFORMANCE/COMPETENCY
Standards of Performance and Competency is designed
to be used as a model for creating specific
standards of performance, and implementing its
documentation in the histology laboratory. Sections
have been created that stand alone. Generic sections
(such as those for basic instrumentation, QC, etc.)
are also included if that approach is preferred. The
user can select the tasks applicable for their own
setting and further add/delete/customize to meet
their specific needs. The components include:
1. An overview explanation sheet.
2. Histotechnology Standards of Performance
3. An overall Competency Documentation model (used
to demonstrate overall performance of all lab
functions).
4. A Technical Competency Documentation model (used
to document specific technical outcomes, cutting
slides and staining).
Only Available to Members. Email
histo@nsh.org
with your request.
REGULATIONS AND RECORD
KEEPING IN THE HISTOLOGY LABORATORY
Where Do I Start? JCAHO, CAP, CLIA '88 regulatory
agencies are featured. Procedure Manual includes
regulatory requirements, NCCLS standards, and other
examples. Health and safety standards on
formaldehyde monitoring, chemical hygiene plan,
exposure control plan, and hazardous waste
management are included.
Only Available to Members. Email
histo@nsh.org
with your request.
HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE
INFORMATION PACKET
2006 Table of contents
Biohazards: Checklist and CDC Recommended Biosafety
Levels..............................1
Carcinogens: Carcinogen Table and
SOP.....................................................................3
Chemical Storage: Storage guidelines/ chemical
incompatibilities............................. 7
Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals: OSHA fact sheet No.
95-33............................... 9
Glove Chart: resistance to
chemicals............................................................................11
Target Organs: Target Organ
Poster.............................................................................13
Select Agents: Guideline and
list
15
Suggested NFPAS for
chemicals
.19
Workplace PPA Checklist
..21
Fire Inspection: Check Sheet for Fire
Hazards..............................................................23
Respiratory Protection: NIOSHs Summary Guide for
Particulate Respirators............25
Ergonomics: Histology Risk
assessment.......................................................................27
Hazardous Waste Program
Checklist:.................................
.
30
Pollution Prevention/Waste
Minimization
.. 32
Disposal Procedures: Acid/bases
neutralization............................................................36
Only Available to Members. Email
histo@nsh.org
with your request.
|
Histology Resources
