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  • QIHC Exam Prep Course
    Includes Credits

    The NSH QIHC Prep Course is intended to provide participants with an overview of the principles and practices of immunohistochemistry in an effort to comprehensively prepare them for the ASCP’s QIHC examination. The course includes a diagnostic question bank based on the ASCP QIHC Content Outline.

    The NSH QIHC Exam Prep Course is intended to provide participants with an overview of the principles and practices of immunohistochemistry 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.  

    Learning Section Format: The course contains 14 hours of lectures.  To ensure this large amount of materials is digestible the course has been split into topic modules. 

    Knowledge Checks: In each module you will be asked to complete a Knowledge Check(s). Knowledge Checks consist of several questions – asked in a variety of formats - about the section(s) you just completed.

    Diagnostic Practice Questions: The course provides a diagnostic question bank based on the ASCP QIHC Content Outline.  You can take the diagnostic test as many times as you wish, and each experience will provide a unique testing experience.   

    CEUs: This histology course is worth 14 continuing education credits. Course is available for 365 days from date of purchase.

    Michelle Bell

    Service and Applications Manager

    Milestone Medical

    Michelle Bell has been in the histopathology profession for over 23 years.  Michelle has served in many roles in the laboratory, from bench tech to IHC supervisor to manager. She is a very active member of the NSH and the Texas Society for Histotechnology.  Michelle is passionate about sharing knowledge and developing community within the histology field. She enjoys teaching and collaborating with other peers to elevate patient care and the profession.

    Jorge E Benavides, BS, HT(ASCP)QIHC cm

    Commercial Training Manager

    Biocare Medical

    Medical and Sales Professional with over 15 years of clinical and research pathology experience. Well versed in the laboratory processes of histology, IHC, Molecular and ISH, as well as their regulatory requirements, reimbursement requirements, and importance for future advancements in medicine and for our patients.

    Elizabeth Chlipala, HTL(ASCP)QIHC

    Owner Partner

    Premier Lab

    Elizabeth Chlipala is an owning partner, at Premier Laboratory, LLC, a contract histology laboratory in Longmont, Colorado, since 2003.  She has over thirty-seven years’ experience working in laboratories and hospitals, doing both clinical and research histology, immunohistochemistry and whole slide imaging.  She is a member of NSH, ASCP, CSH, and Colorado Bioscience Association.  Elizabeth is an accomplished, knowledgeable and sought after speaker, speaking at over 80 conventions, symposiums, annual meetings and teleconferences, since 1986.  Her speaking engagements have included topics in histology, pathology, quality assurance immunohistochemistry and digital pathology.   Elizabeth has received numerous awards, including Illinois Society for Histotechnology – Technologist of the year (1993), National Society for Histotechnology – Dako Award for Excellence in Standardization of the IHC Techniques (2006), Biogenex Award for Standardization in Immunohistochemistry (2006) and the NSH Presidents Award (2019).  Elizabeth’s education includes a BS in Biology from Oakland University in Michigan and the William Beaumont Hospital School of Histotechnology for HTL(ASCP) and QIHC(ASCP) certifications.

    Kimberly Feaster, HTL(ASCP)QIHC

    Program Director, Histology

    West Virginia University

    Kimberly Feaster is a professor at West Virginia University.  Ms. Feaster has experience as a bench Histotechnologist and supervisor in research and hospital histology laboratories. She is currently the director of the Histotechnology program at West Virginia University. She holds a masters degree, her HTL, and her QIHC.  In addition to running the program at West Virginia – she is an active volunteer with the NSH.  She is an active member of the NSH Education Committee.  Volunteering her time and expertise for many years to the various projects and programs

    Debra Freeman

    Account Manager

    Agilent Technologies

    Debra Freeman is an account manager with Agilent Technologies. She is regular – and very popular - presenter with NSH and the histology community.  Previous to her current role, she worked as a research associate performing IHC in biotech.

    Thomas Isbell, BS, HT(ASCP)QIHC cm

    Sr Territory Account Manager

    Milestone Medical Technologies

    Thomas Isbell has a BS in Biochemistry/Molecular Genetics and is a certified HT(ASCP)QIHC cm.  He was an AP Manager for almost 19 years before his current position as Sr Territory Account Manager for Milestone Medical. Tom's hobbies and interests include Star Wars, motorcycles, former punk rock drummer, art (painting and sculpture mostly), my husky, Lucy Vader, and my daughter (who is #1 above the rest). 

    Jason Molnar, HT(ASCP), QIHC(ASCP)

    Director of Pathology Technical Services

    Cellnetix Pathology & Laboratories

    Mr. Molnar is seasoned histologist currently serving in the role of Director of Pathology Technical Services at Cellnetix Pathology & Laboratories. He has been working in histology labs since 2003, learning the profession from the ground up. He progressed in roles from lab assistant, bench tech, lead tech, supervisor, manager to director. Mr. Molnar has also had the privilege of working in some great organizations, from small specialty labs with just a few teammates to very large reference labs with more than a hundred on the technical staff. He is passionate about histology, quality improvement methodologies, and leadership. 

    Amber Moser, BS, HTL(ASCP)

    Principle Investigator

    Premier Laboratory

    Amber Moser is a Principal Investigator for Premier Laboratory.  During Amber's work at Premier she initially started performing routine histology tasks, and is now responsible for all the immunohistochemical and immunofluorescent staining. In addition to the routine IHC work that she performs she has also taken on the responsibility of training and helping new staff as they learn the histology process. She is an excellent teacher and takes great care when teaching and training others in the laboratory. 

    Jamie Pert, BS, HTL(ASCP)cm, MBcm, QIHCcm

    Education Programs Manager/Lab Director

    Corewell Health

    Jamie is the Program Director of an HT and HTL programs as well as a Lab Director for the histology and IHC lab in Royal Oak, Michigan. Previous to that she worked as a bench histotechnologist in the immunohistochemistry/molecular lab of anatomic pathology at Beaumont Hospital, and in that time she also worked as a contingent histotechnologist in private GI and Dermatopathology laboratories. Jamie completed her B.S. at Grand Valley State University and she is certified as a histotechnologist (HTL), molecular biologist (MB), and also has her Qualification in Immunohistochemistry (QIHC) through ASCP. 

    Dawood Qazzaz, MS, HT(ASCP)

    Clinical Laboratory Instructor, School of Histotechnology

    Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital

    I have been in the histology field for over 22 years.  I started as a bench teach after graduating from undergrad with a baccalaureate of science degree in Biochemistry.  I studied on my own and obtained my registry as an HT(ASCP).  Later, I became a lead technical specialist for a few years, and I decided to go back to graduate school where I got my master's of science degree in Biomedical Engineering.  I advanced into many different roles in the anatomic pathology laboratory.  Currently, I work as a clinical laboratory instructor for the school of histotechnology.

    Brenda Schlosser, HTL(ASCP)QIHC cm

    Field Applications Specialist- IHC

    Leica Biosystems

    I am a seasoned professional in the anatomical pathology field with 17 years of experience. A certified histotechnologist through ASCP for 8 years, I enhanced my skills by obtaining an Immunohistochemistry (IHC) qualification in 2022. Currently, I am a Senior Field Applications Specialist for IHC at Leica Biosystems, where I leverage deep technical knowledge and practical experience to support clinical and research professionals in optimizing IHC assay performance and workflow

    While an employee of Leica Biosystems, the opinions and insights in this presentation are based on my professional experience and knowledge. While I strive to provide accurate and unbiased information, it is important to consider my association with Leica Biosystems when evaluating the content of this presentation.

    Diane Sterchi, MS, HTL(ASCP)

    Independent Consultant

    Indianapolis, IN

    My consulting consisted of several laboratories in the United States (US) and several outside of the US. My product is mainly teaching technicians and setting up histology laboratories. I currently have 5 students in the US, 3 in Zambia, and 4 in Tanzania. I completed histotechnology theory and practical on 7 from Eswatini, 5 in Haiti, 7 in China, and 5 in Botswana. I do most of my training in person and that requires traveling to other countries. I also, assist with NSH in any activities when need such as the Histotechnology Training Program (HTP), on Demand presentations.

    Elba G. Vidal, MHA, HTL(ASCP)CM QIHCcm

    Anatomic Pathology Manager

    University of Maryland Medical Center

    Elba G. Vidal is a healthcare leader with over 22 years of experience in clinical laboratory operations, specializing in anatomic pathology, histology supervision, and immunohistochemistry. She excels in laboratory management, safety compliance (CLIA, JCAHO, CAP), and implementing advanced diagnostic processes that enhance patient care. Elba holds a Master's in Healthcare Administration and has successfully led initiatives such as a $5M pathology laboratory upgrade, driving revenue growth and operational excellence. Known for her meticulous recordkeeping and leadership skills, she mentors teams to achieve precision, innovation, and excellence in laboratory testing. Elba is dedicated to advancing diagnostic practices to support timely and life-saving medical interventions.

  • The Elephant in the Room: Measuring Productivity
    Includes Credits Recorded On: 11/20/2024

    Productivity can be a touchy subject in the histology lab, but taking a step back and assessing your methods when cutting can not only help your lab, but can also make your work easier.

    Productivity can be a touchy subject in the histology lab, but taking a step back and assessing your methods when cutting can not only help your lab, but can also make your work easier!  Learn more with this case study to see how even a seasoned pro can improve!

    CEUs: This histology course is worth 1 continuing education credit. Course is available for 365 days from registration.

  • Whole Tick Histology Webinar
    Includes Credits Recorded On: 06/26/2024

    This session will introduce a practical and customizable protocol to produce high quality whole tick sections using commonly available tools, reagents and standard histologic equipment.

    Ticks are important ectoparasites that are capable of transmitting multiple classes of pathogens and are currently linked with many emerging tick-borne diseases worldwide. There is a continuous need to further our understanding of ticks and the pathogens they transmit. Whole tick histology provides a full scope of the tick internal anatomy, which allows researchers to examine multiple organs of interest in a single section. However, routine histologic processing for hard ticks is challenging due to the rigidity and impermeability of their exoskeleton. While this problem can be overcome by embedding the specimens in hard media like epoxy resin, the sectioning process calls for specialized equipment and techniques that are not routinely available in many standard histology laboratories. In addition to discussing potential problems when working with paraffin-embedded whole ticks, this workshop will introduce a practical and customizable protocol to produce high quality whole tick sections using commonly available tools, reagents and standard histologic equipment.

    CEUs: This histology course is worth 1 continuing education credit. Course is available for 365 days from date of registration.

  • Troubleshooting Microtomy Webinar
    Includes Credits Recorded On: 05/22/2024

    This session will cover all the challenges a histotech might face during microtomy including chatter, compression, divots and more.

    This session will cover all the challenges a histotech might face during microtomy including chatter, compression, divets and more.

    CEUs: This histology course is worth 1 continuing education credit. Course is available for 365 days from date of live airing.

  • Change, What's In It For Me?
    Includes Credits Recorded On: 04/24/2024

    As necessary as change is, though, it is not always easy, and we do not always know where or how to start, especially in the histology laboratory. This session these challenges and tools to over come them.

    We live in an ever-changing world. As happy and as set in our routines as we may be, there are always new variables that come into play that require us to adapt and change. This is very true in the histology laboratory where everything from new expectations to new regulations and technologies require us to make changes. As necessary as change is, though, it is not always easy, and we do not always know where or how to start. In the end, we can choose to be dragged kicking and screaming through changes, or be proactive drivers of changes that benefit those working in the laboratory.  This session these challenges and tools to over come them.

    CEUs: This histology course is worth 1 continuing education credit. Course is available for 365 days from registration.

  • IHC Quality Control Problems and Their Solutions
    Includes Credits Recorded On: 03/13/2024

    This lecture covers solutions to IHC QC problems such as tissue procurement, QC on unstained slides, and dealing with QC failures.

    In this presentation I will cover Mayo Clinic’s solutions to IHC QC problems such as tissue procurement, QC on unstained slides, and dealing with QC failures. 

    CEUs: This histology course is worth 1 continuing education credit. Course is available for 365 days from date of live airing.

    Frank Walsh

    Mr. Walsh has worked in the Mayo Clinic Immunostains lab for 20 years. He is innately curious about how things work, and this trait blends well with the troubleshooting role he holds at Mayo.  Mr. Walsh is a regular and popular speaker with NSH for both the convention and for the NSH Laboratory Webinar Program.

  • Early Career

    The Importance of Paraffin
    Includes Credits Recorded On: 12/20/2023

    Explore the world of paraffin and what makes it so unique to the world of histotechnology.

    This webinar will be an exploration of paraffin and what makes it so unique to the world of Histotechnology

    CEUs: This histology course is worth 1 continuing education credit. Course is available for 365 days from date of registration.

    Heather Renko-Breed

    Ms. Renko-Breed holds her degree in biology form Rockford University, is HTL certificate and holds her QIHC. She is a regular speaker with the NSH and in her role, she is the Director of Product Marketing-Tissue Processing with Epredia.

  • Immunohistochemistry - Stain or Assay?
    Includes Credits

    This presentation will introduce the concept of analytical reference standards for immunohistochemistry, provide some examples of the different technology as well as examples of their use.

    Since its inception, immunohistochemistry (IHC) has been called a “stain” principally because of its origin as a byproduct of traditional histochemistry. Simply, a tool to identify specific targets in cells and tissues that could not be distinguished by traditional morphologic or histochemical techniques. There is a great deal of controversy surrounding this notion. A recent editorial by B. Magnani and C. Taylor has brought the issue back to forefront of the histopathology community. Over the last 25 years, IHC has evolved into a complex testing modality. IHC has developed into a “test” that requires both qualitative AND quantitative interpretation, ushering in the era of companion diagnostics. Unfortunately, IHC test quality assurance is still grounded in subjective pass/fail interpretation based on non-standardized control tissues that are insensitive and irreproducible. The major obstacle has been the lack of appropriate tools to assess assay performance during the analytical phase, similar to what is done in clinical pathology laboratories. However, IHC calibration technology is now available that can establish analytical standardization that will help address both interpretive and technical errors, perhaps providing a means to better understand pre- and post-analytical phases. This presentation will introduce the concept of analytical reference standards for immunohistochemistry, provide some examples of the different technology as well as examples of their use.


    CEUs: This webinar is worth 1 continuing education credit. Course is available for 365 days from date of purchase. 

    Luis Chiriboga, PhD

    Director Ex-Path IHC Laboratory

    Dr. Chiriboga is the Director of the Ex-Path IHC Laboratory at NYU Langone.  He is a member of the NSH Board of Directors and published author. 

  • Tissue Contaminants in the Histology Laboratory
    Includes Credits Recorded On: 10/25/2023

    This webinar will review TCs and their potential impacts.

    Histologists and surgical pathologists are familiar with the phenomenon of the tissue contaminant (TC) or floater.  Although TCs are unusual events, and the majority of contaminants are fragments of benign tissue they often receive limited attention until an error occurs.  This webinar will review TCs and their potential impacts.

    CEUs: This histology course is worth 1 continuing education credit. Course is available for 365 days from registration

  • Histology in Veterinary Pathology
    Includes Credits Recorded On: 09/27/2023

    This webinar will introduce three areas: diagnosis, research, and education, where histology play an important role in Vet Medicine.

    Histology plays a pivotal role in Veterinary Medicine and histotechnologists are indispensable. For example, veterinary pathologists at the University of Missouri’s Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory read more than 10,000 biopsy cases and more than 1,000 autopsy cases annually, and all tissue samples are proficiently prepared by histotechnologists. Many scientists in the College of Veterinary Medicine and across the campus use histological analysis to accelerate scientific discoveries. Histology is also an integral part of education in Vet School and is utilized in various areas including study of diseased tissues for students and residents. In this webinar, I will introduce three areas: diagnosis, research, and education, where histology play an important role in Vet Medicine.

    CEUs: This histology course is worth 1 continuing education credit. Course is available for 365 days from date of live airing.