[Live Webinar] Bridging the Bench: Cross-Training Between Histology and a Mohs Laboratory (Online CE Course)

Author: Camille McKay, M.Ed., BSHCA, CLT, HTL
Reviewer: Laurie Bjerklie, MA, MLS(ASCP)CM

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Continuing Education Credits

P.A.C.E.® Contact Hours (acceptable for AMT, ASCP, and state recertification): 1 hour(s)
Approved through 10/8/2028
Approved through 10/8/2028

Objectives

  • Compare the workflow, techniques, and quality expectations of traditional histology and Mohs histotechnology.
  • Identify technical skills that readily transfer between histology and Mohs practice and those that require specialized cross-training.
  • Describe key differences in specimen orientation, embedding, sectioning, staining, and tissue evaluation that can affect successful transition between the two laboratory environments.
  • Recognize common challenges and potential errors encountered when histology professionals transition into Mohs practice and when Mohs technicians transition into traditional histology.
  • Develop a structured cross-training approach incorporating hands-on training, competency assessment, documentation, and ongoing evaluation.

Additional Information

Level of Instruction: Basic
Intended Audience: Histotechnologists, histotechnicians, pathologists' assistants, laboratory supervisors, and laboratory managers. This course is also appropriate for HTL and HT students, cytologists, and pathology residents.
Author Information: Camille Pellone-McKay, M.Ed., BSHCA, HTL, CLT, has been the regional pathology manager at Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSKCC) for 10 years, overseeing the Mohs laboratories and the breast pathology laboratory. Camille has worked within the pathology/Mohs field for more than 40 years. Camille is currently the President of the American Mohs Society of Histotechnology (ASMH 2025–2026). Camille, along with colleagues Dr. Nehal and the MSK Mohs team, has authored a textbook titled The Laboratory Manual for Mohs Micrographic Surgery: Frozen Tissue Processing. Camille has a consulting business where she prepares laboratories for compliance. Camille is also a Fulbright Specialist with the United States Government and an Adjunct Professor at SUNY Broome, teaching histology.
The author has no conflict of interest to disclose.
Reviewer Information: Laurie Bjerklie, MA, MLS(ASCP)CM, is a Lead Education Developer. She earned a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science from the University of North Dakota and an M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction from Saint Xavier University. She has over 20 years of experience in higher education and has held program director and faculty positions in both MLT and MLS programs.

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