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**2020 Symposium/Convention Top Ten Package

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The 2020 Annual Symposium/Convention featured over 60 amazing sessions, but the ones below topped the charts!  This package of sessions includes the top 10 most highly rated workshops and is a great way to experience a variety of topics that fellow histology pros loved the most.  

Sessions Included in this Package:

  • Culling Memorial Lecture: Preanalytics: The Imprecision in Precision Medicine Sponsored by Poly Scientific R&D Corp 
  • Crash Course In Histology: Recognize 20 Tissues In 60 Minutes – Can It Be Done? 
  • General Session: The BEST Tools for Managing Modern Stress, Overwhelm, and Burnout 
  • General Session: Pathology and Pathogenesis of SARS-CoV-2 Associated with Fatal Coronavirus Disease, United States 
  • Special Stains: Success and Safety 
  • Psychology of Leadership 
  • Stump The Safety Man 
  • Troubleshooting Diagnostic IHC Testing 
  • Mortui Vivos Docent - COVID-19 Autopsy Case Review 
  • De-Mystifying AI: Artificial Intelligence Applications in Histology 

 

  • Includes Credits Recorded On: 10/15/2020

    For this presentation, there will be no in-depth discussion of tissue structure details. Instead, this fast-paced, drill-based presentation is meant to introduce novice microscopists to the following anatomical pathology sites and for the audience to learn to recognize all of the tissues within the space of an hour: Liver, lung, pancreas, adipose tissue, collagen, smooth muscle, lymphoid tissue, bone, cartilage, thyroid, colon, small intestine, skeletal muscle, peripheral nervous tissue, central nervous tissue, spleen, stomach, breast, skin, and kidney.​

    This presentation is targeted to those of us who stumbled into the field of histology. Without knowing that we would end up in a field that we have grown to love, many of us did not take a histology course which would have helped us to prepare for life a the end of a microscope. Although we do not do the diagnosing of the disease states, the world of histology under the microscope is fascinating and, as histotechs, we are responsible for making sure that appropriate controls are tested and that they have been stained correctly. Recognizing the tissue types is important in performing quality work. For this presentation, there will be no in-depth discussion of tissue structure details. Instead, this fast-paced, drill-based presentation is meant to introduce novice microscopists to the following anatomical pathology sites and for the audience to learn to recognize all of the tissues within the space of an hour: Liver, lung, pancreas, adipose tissue, collagen, smooth muscle, lymphoid tissue, bone, cartilage, thyroid, colon, small intestine, skeletal muscle, peripheral nervous tissue, central nervous tissue, spleen, stomach, breast, skin, and kidney.

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

    Sheila Criswell, MS, CT(ASCP), HTL, MLS, MB, SH, QIHC

    UTHSC

    National meeting presentations should be informative and stimulate intellectual understanding in areas relevant to the field of histotechnology. I have worked in the field of histology for 11 years and, after receiving HTL ASCP certification, have been teaching for 8 years at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, a position which has been very gratifying. I am currently course director for six courses directly related to histology/histotechnology and several other courses related to the clinical lab. In addition to teaching, I currently am pursuing a doctorate degree in molecular biology at the University of Memphis.

  • Includes Credits Recorded On: 10/15/2020

    In this workshop we will examine special stain procedures and factors involved assuring stain quality.​

    In this workshop we will examine special stain procedures and factors involved assuring stain quality. We will discuss evaluation criteria and troubleshooting for some carbohydrate and connective tissue stains. We will review staining protocols for microorganisms and tissue pigments assess tips for optimization. This workshop will will also cover the proper handling and disposal of reagents used in special stains.

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

    Maureen Doran, MS, HTL(ASCP)

    Ms. Doran has been a histologist over 35 years and specializes in laboratory safety. She is co-owner of a woman owned small business that performs animal, plant and research histology. She chaired the NSH Health and Safety committee for 20 years. She is an avid cyclist and certified group fitness instructor who loves to teach Pilates/Yoga. 

  • Includes Credits Recorded On: 10/15/2020

    The psychology of leadership considers leadership development processes from leadership assessments to strategic leadership development initiatives.

    The psychology of leadership considers leadership development processes from leadership assessments to strategic leadership development initiatives.  The process of leading and the choice to work in leadership are important in the development of individual skills that can make a difference in personal success.  Through this workshop, attendees will be able to identify the values and traits of leaders, identify different leadership styles, and understand how to lead in a changing environment.  This course takes the basic understanding of leadership and applies psychology principles to motivate employees.

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

    AnnaStacia Penrod, BS, MBA, HTL(ASCP)

    Account Executive

    • Ms. Penrod is currently an Account Executive with Epredia.  Prior to joining Epredia she was Histology Lab Supervisor with Quest Diagnostic and a Histology Lab Supervisor with Mercy Medical Center. She holds her MBA, and is currently working her Doctorate of Philosophy.  She holds a Bachelors of Science from Iowa State University and was awarded her HTL in 2014.