N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 8 § 52.41

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 36, September 4, 2024

Section 52.41 - Histological technician

In addition to meeting all applicable provisions of this Part, to be registered as a program recognized as leading to certification as a histological technician, which meets the requirements of section 79-16.1 of this Title, the program shall:

(a) be a histological technician program leading to an associate or higher degree which contains didactic and clinical education that integrates pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical components of laboratory services, including the principles and practices of quality assurance/quality improvement;

(b) include curricular content in each of the following subject areas or their equivalent as determined by the department:

(1) anatomy and physiology;

(2) inorganic chemistry;

(3) histology, to include microscopic analysis;

(4) histological techniques, to include microtome techniques, chemistry of stains, and staining techniques;

(5) quality assurance;

(6) ethics; and

(7) infection control and universal precautions; and

(c) include a supervised clinical experience of at least 30 hours per week for at least 8 weeks, or its equivalent as determined by the department, in the practice of histological technician.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 8 § 52.41