DEBBIE A. MCKNIGHT

Examine the cells microscopically for color, size, shape, structure and pattern for disease and treatment of illness.Process tissues and body fluids for testingID abnormal change in cell to detect cancer, hormonal problems or other pathologic processesId tumor for Pathologists

Chromosome Banding SubspecialtiesMolecular DiagnosisFlow CytometryHematology for Cytogenetics

Most work in a large hospital or private laboratoriesUniversity Research centerGovernment agenciesSelf-employed Day shift job only

Usually required Bachelors Degree in MT program plusOne years work experiences andOne years special Cytotechnology instruction from a accredited school

Certification is required May be obtained from ASCP Organization or HHS-(Health and Human Services)

Only four program in TexasUniversity of Texas M.D Anderson Cancer Center in Houston-B,CBrooke Army Medical Center (SA)-CUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio-B,CUniversity of North Texas-B

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http://www.asct.orghttp://www.cytopathology.orghttp://www.ascp.org

Second step the ccs, advance training is the ccs-p person can work in doctor offices*