This document, which is designed for use in developing a tech prep competency profile for the occupation of histotechnologist, lists technical competencies and competency builders for 13 units pertinent to the health technologies cluster in general as well as those specific to the areas of histology and phlebotomy. The following skill areas are covered in the general units: employability; professionalism; teamwork; computer literacy; documentation; infection control and risk management; medical terminology; anatomy, physiology, and pathology; medical law and ethics; psychology of stress; psychology of human relations; first aid and medical emergencies; and general administrative duties. Among the competencies included in the units on histology and phlebotomy are the following: perform set-up and work flow, financial, and dissecting functions; perform specimen embedding, routine histology procedures, special stains, and quality control/assurance functions; operate histology equipment; store materials safely; perform recordkeeping functions; demonstrate knowledge of the phlebotomist's role and work environment, the supplies/equipment used by phlebotomists, proper blood collection procedures, procedures for transporting and processing specimens; and describe basic concepts of communications, professional behavior, and the legal implications of health-related work environments. (MN)