NSH Digital Pathology Certificate Program 2025

Overview

The NSH Digital Pathology Certificate Program 2025 is an online, self-paced educational program developed by the National Society for Histotechnology in collaboration with the Digital Pathology Association. This certificate program is designed to enhance competency and knowledge in whole slide imaging and digital pathology, addressing the educational needs of individuals involved with and utilizing this technology in clinical, research, and educational settings.

On-demand pathology education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Format: Online, self-paced webinar content
Total size: Approximately 20 hours of learning content, including templates, SOPs, literature resources, and assessment materials.

Content

This comprehensive certificate program covers the fundamental concepts and practical applications of digital pathology through eight detailed modules. The curriculum includes assessment questions and checkpoints to support knowledge retention and practical implementation resources such as templates and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Module 1: An Introduction & History of Digital Pathology – Covers goals, environments, history, advantages, and types of telepathology systems.
• Module 2: Basics of the Technology – Defines whole slide imaging systems, hardware and software components, IT infrastructure, and image management processes.
• Module 3: Use Cases for Digital Pathology – Discusses clinical, educational, research, and histology applications and potential future uses.
• Module 4: Selecting and Implementing a Digital Pathology Solution – Focuses on requirement establishment, system assessment, IT connectivity, sample preparation, and best practices.
• Module 5: Workflow Considerations & Best Practice Standards – Addresses workflow optimization, quality, compliance, training, and change management.
• Module 6: Image Analysis – Highlights the significance of image analysis and implementation of commercially available platforms.
• Module 7: Regulatory Requirements & Validations – Reviews CAP regulatory requirements and validation protocols for clinical, research, and educational specimens.
• Module 8: Artificial Intelligence and Digital Pathology – Introduces concepts related to AI integration in digital pathology.

Additional content includes templates, SOPs, comprehensive literature resources, and assessment materials to reinforce learning and support practical application.

Speakers

This program is developed and delivered by the National Society for Histotechnology in collaboration with the Digital Pathology Association. It incorporates expertise from professionals involved in digital pathology technology and education to ensure comprehensive and relevant content.

Target Audience

This program is intended for histotechnologists, histology technicians, cytotechnologists, cytology technicians, digital scanning technicians, pathologists, pathology residents, pathology assistants, research scientists, educators, algorithm and software engineers, laboratory informatics personnel, and anyone involved with or interested in digital pathology, whole slide imaging, image analysis, and healthcare data management.

Why This Topic Matters

The NSH Digital Pathology Certificate Program 2025 addresses the rapidly expanding field of digital pathology, providing foundational knowledge and practical skills critical for various professional roles in pathology and related disciplines. As digital pathology becomes increasingly integrated into clinical, research, and educational environments, specialized training ensures competent handling of technology and processes.

MedHub Central offers access to this program to strengthen expertise and confidence in digital pathology practices. This course supports professionals in staying current with technological advances, workflow optimizations, regulatory requirements, and emerging applications such as artificial intelligence within pathology.