American Society for Cytotechnology

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Founded in 1979, the American Society for Cytotechnology is a professional organization dedicated to the field of cytotechnology.{{cite web|url=http://www.cervicalcancercampaign.org/partners/profiles.html|website=Foundation for Women's Cancer|title=Campaign Partner Profiles|accessdate=October 22, 2010|archive-date=July 25, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110725153408/http://www.cervicalcancercampaign.org/partners/profiles.html|url-status=dead}} The ASCT promotes cytotechnology through the development of practice standards,{{cite journal |pmid=2750434 |year=1989 |last1=Ashton |first1=PR |title=American Society for Cytotechnology quality assurance survey data. Summary report |volume=33 |issue=4 |pages=451–4 |journal=Acta Cytologica}} and by staying up to date regarding emerging technologies and the legislative and regulatory issues within the field. As well, the Society offers Cytotechnology related educational opportunities.{{cite web|url=http://www.asct.com/strateplan.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070611002051/http://www.asct.com/strateplan.html |archivedate=June 11, 2007|website=American Society for Cytotechnology|url-status=unfit|title=Strategic Plan|accessdate=October 22, 2010}}