Code of Federal Regulations Title 42. Public Health § 42.493.1483 Standard:  Cytotechnologist qualifications

(i) Have successfully completed 2 years in an accredited institution with at least 12 semester hours in science, 8 hours of which are in biology;  and

(ii) Have achieved a satisfactory grade to qualify as a cytotechnologist in a proficiency examination approved by HHS and designed to qualify persons as cytotechnologists;  or

(i) Graduated from high school;

(ii) Completed 6 months of training in cytotechnology in a laboratory directed by a pathologist or other physician providing cytology services;  and

(iii) Completed 2 years of full-time supervised experience in cytotechnology;  or

(5)(i) On or before September 1, 1994, have full-time experience of at least 2 years or equivalent examining cytology slide preparations within the preceding 5 years in the United States under the supervision of a physician qualified under § 493.1449(b) or (k)(1);  and

(ii) On or before September 1, 1995, have met the requirements in either paragraph (b)(1) or (2) of this section.