HT Prep Course

The NSH HT Exam Prep Course is designed for students that are studying for the HT certification exam. It is especially beneficial to those that are taking the exam through the on-the-job training route. The course will include exam content, study material and resources available to help with the studying process. The course will also explain the concept of computer adaptive testing and time will be spent discussing exam taking strategies. Review topics include Fixation, Processing, Microtomy, Staining, Special Stains Immunohistochemistry and Lab Math.

HTL Prep Course

This course is designed as an add on module to the HT Prep Course - it’s focus are specific topics covered on the HTL certification exam. It is especially helpful for those that are taking the exam through the on-the-job training route. Discussion will include exam content, study material and resources available to help with the studying process. The course will also explain the concept of computer adaptive testing and time will be spent discussing exam taking strategies. Review topics include Advanced Immunohistochemistry, Electron Microscopy, Enzyme Histochemistry and Education Methodology.

HT/HTL Prep Course Package

The  HT course reviews topics including Fixation, Processing, Microtomy, Staining, Special Stains Immunohistochemistry and Lab Math.  The HTL module review topics include Advanced Immunohistochemistry, Electron Microscopy, Enzyme Histochemistry and Education Methodology.  Attendees can purchase both the HT & HTL course as a package for a discount.

Qualification in Immunohistochemistry Exam Prep Course

The NSH QIHC Exam Prep Course is intended to provide participants with an overview of the principles and practices of IHC in an effort to comprehensively prepare them for the ASCP’s QIHC examination. The course covers the topic areas outlined by the ASCP’s published exam topic outline and provides a reading guide for the top recommended texts for preparing for the exam.  The course contains 10 modules including Exam Overview, Basic Immunology, Laboratory Math, Protocol Development, Antibody Production, Preanalytical Considerations, Staining, CAP Considerations, Common Diagnostic IHC Assays, and an Intro to ISH.  

Qualification in Laboratory Safety Prep Course

Histology is stated to be one of the most dangerous jobs known. This NSH Qualification in Laboratory Safety (QLS) prep course contains 5 content modules that mirror the topic outline as published by the American Society for Clinical Pathology: Laboratory Safety: Management, General Safety, Chemical Safety, Biohazard Control, and Physical Environment and aims to provide important safety information.