International Procedures for Examination & Certification - JANUARY 2021 IMPORTANT - ASCP
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
IMPORTANT
NEW INFORMATION ENCLOSED
JANUARY 2021
International Procedures for
Examination & Certification
The ASCP Board of Certification is an administratively independent certification agency that prepares relevant standards and develops procedures that will assure the competence of non-physician medical laboratory personnel. The ASCP Board of Certification certifies those individuals who meet the academic and clinical prerequisites and who achieve acceptable performance levels on examinations. The Board of Certification does not discriminate among applicants as to age, gender, race, religion, national origin, disability, marital status or sexual orientation. All requirements, processes and fees as stated in this booklet are subject to change without notice.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ASCP BOARD OF CERTIFICATION APPLICATION AND SCHEDULING
International Certification for Laboratory Professionals ������� 2 Completion of Online Application...........................24-25
What is Certification.......................................................... 2
Determine Category and Route........................................ 24
About the ASCP Board of Certification............................... 2
Maintenance of Credential................................................. 3 Submit Online Application and Payment........................... 24
International Certification Process...................................... 3 Submit Required Documentation..................................... 24
International Certification Categories Payments for Multiple Applications................................... 24
and Application Fees......................................................... 3 Change of Email, Mailing Address
and/or Name Change.............................................24-25
EXAMINATION ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Application Processing................................................ 25
International Technician Certification........................ 4-5 Review of Documents...................................................... 25
International Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT(ASCP i ).. 4 Application Status........................................................... 25
International Histotechnician, HT(ASCP i )........................... 4 Determination of Eligibility................................................ 25
International Phlebotomy Technician, PBT(ASCP i )............. 5 Ineligibility....................................................................... 25
International Technologist Certification................... 6-13 Study Materials............................................................... 25
A S C P B O A R D O F C E R T I F I C AT I O N
International Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS(ASCP i )..... 6 Applicants with a Disability.......................................... 26
Científico de Laboratorio Médico Internacional,
Scheduling Your Examination...................................... 26
CLM(ASCP i )................................................................. 7
Scheduling Your Appointment.......................................... 26
International Technologist in Blood Banking, BB(ASCP i ).... 8
Rescheduling Appointments............................................ 26
International Technologist in Chemistry, C(ASCP i ).............. 9
Cancellation Policy.......................................................... 26
International Technologist in Cytogenetics, CG(ASCP i ).... 10
International Cytotechnologist, CT(ASCP i )....................... 10
EXAMINATION AND CERTIFICATION
International Technologist in Gynecologic Cytology,
CTgyn(ASCP i )............................................................ 11 Examination Administration.................................... 28-29
Board of Certification Examinations—
International Technologist in Hematology, H(ASCP i )......... 11
Computer Adaptive Testing.......................................... 28
International Histotechnologist, HTL(ASCP i ).................... 12
What to Bring to the Examination Center.......................... 28
International Technologist in Microbiology, M(ASCP i )..12-13
Acceptable Forms of Identification................................... 28
International Technologist in Molecular Biology,
MB(ASCP i )................................................................. 13 Valid Identification - Short Term Exceptions...................... 28
1
What to Expect at the Testing Center............................... 29
International Specialist Certification...................... 14-21
Electronic Devices........................................................... 29
International Specialist in Blood Banking,
J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 1
SBB(ASCPi )...........................................................14-15 Taking the Test.............................................................. 29
International Specialist in Chemistry, SC(ASCP )..........15-16i Exam Durations............................................................... 29
International Specialist in Cytometry, SCYM(ASCPi ).....16-17 Inappropriate Conduct..................................................... 29
International Specialist in Cytotechnology, SCT(ASCP )..... 17 i Examination Irregularities................................................. 29
International Specialist in Hematology, SH(ASCPi ).......18-19 Examination Results............................................... 29-30
International Specialist in Microbiology, SM(ASCPi ).....19-20 Examination Score Report............................................... 29
International Specialist in Molecular Biology, Reapplying for Examination............................................. 29
SMB(ASCPi )..........................................................20-21 Watch for Your Certificate................................................ 30
Request for Verification of Certification
OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED Submitted to a Third Party........................................... 30
Documentation Required............................................. 22 Verification of Examination Results................................... 30
Verification of Academic Education............................ 22 Certification Expiration..................................................... 30
Revocation of Certification............................................... 30
Verification of Training Programs................................ 22
Credential Maintenance Program (CMP)..................... 30
Verification of Experience....................................... 22-23
CMP Requirements......................................................... 30
ASCP/ASCP i Certified Applicants............................... 23
APPENDIX A – ACCEPTABLE EVALUATION AGENCIES
Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agencies............................ 31
ASCP BOARD OF CERTIFICATION
International Certification for About the ASCP Board of Certification
Laboratory Professionals
Founded in 1928 by the American Society for Clinical
With over 590,000 individuals certified, the American Pathology (ASCP), the Board of Certification is widely
Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is the largest accepted as the most influential leader in the field of
association of laboratory professionals in the world. certification of medical laboratory professionals. To date over
Serving as the largest and oldest pathology and laboratory 590,000 individuals have been certified. The ASCP Board
medicine society, the ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) of Certification understands the importance of impartiality
now offers a formal process for international laboratory in conducting certification and qualification activities. It
professionals to earn ASCP i . The ASCP i credential certifies manages conflict of interest and ensures objectivity by
professional competency among new and practicing representative membership on its Board of Governors from
laboratory personnel in an effort to contribute globally to other associations and societies. The Board of Governors of
the highest standards of patient safety and carries the the ASCP Board of Certification has 24 members:
weight of over 90 years of expertise in clinical laboratory
• Five pathologists (nominated by the ASCP); including one
A S C P B O A R D O F C E R T I F I C AT I O N
professional certification. By earning ASCP i certification,
member of the American Society of Hematology
you demonstrate to your employer and your colleagues that
your knowledge and experience meet the highest standards • Five laboratory professionals (nominated by the ASCP);
of your profession. including one member of the American Association for Clinical
Chemistry
WHAT IS CERTIFICATION? • Four representatives from the American Society for Clinical
Certification is the process by which a nongovernmental Laboratory Science (ASCLS)
agency or association recognizes the competence of an • Two representatives from the Association of Genetic
individual who has met predetermined qualifications. ASCP Technologists (AGT)
Board of Certification (BOC) certifies individuals upon
• One representative from each of the following six
completion of academic prerequisites, clinical laboratory
additional participating specialty societies:
education, or experience, and successful performance on
an examination. Foreign educated graduates of medical » AABB
laboratory science programs and laboratory professionals
» American Association of Pathologists’ Assistants
are challenged with content that mirrors the standards of
2 excellence established by ASCP exams. » American Society for Microbiology
» American Society of Cytopathology
J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 1
Maintenance of Credential » Clinical Laboratory Management Association
» National Society for Histotechnology
Individuals ASCPi certified prior to January 1, 2012, were
awarded certification with no expiration date. Individuals • One public member
ASCPi certified beginning January 1, 2012 receive a three • Past Board of Governors Chair
year time-limited certification and are required to complete
the Credential Maintenance Program (CMP) every three years The ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) represents the gold
to maintain valid certification. Visit www.ascp.org/cmp for standard for certification of pathologists’ assistants and
further information. laboratory professionals.
Through their work on various scientific and examination
committees, over 100 volunteer technologists and
technicians, specialists, laboratory scientists, physicians,
professional researchers, and experts in psychometrics
ensure that BOC examination processes and certification
credentials continue to maintain the highest standards
of the laboratory medicine profession. BOC examination
committees are responsible for examination development
and review, determining accuracy and relevancy of the
examinations, and establishing the competence level
for each area of laboratory medicine.
International Certification Process STEP 4: Schedule an appointment to take the
examination within the eligibility period indicated
STEP 1: Determine your examination category and route in your admission notification.
and gather required documentation to meet the eligibility
requirements. The ASCP BOC does not consult with a STEP 5: Take the examination at the Pearson VUE
candidate, review documentation, or determine a candidate’s Professional Center of your choice. Immediately after you
eligibility prior to application. Eligibility is determined only after complete the examination, you will see your preliminary
a candidate’s application, fee, and all required documentation pass/fail result on the computer screen.
have been received and all items have been reviewed by
an evaluator. Application fees cover the administrative STEP 6: Receive email notification to login and view your
costs of processing applications, including the review of all final examination score report.
documentation; application fees are not refundable.
STEP 7: Receive your wall certificate in approximately six
STEP 2: Complete the online application (see page 24) (6) to eight (8) weeks after receiving your passing score
A S C P B O A R D O F C E R T I F I C AT I O N
and submit: report and verifying your mailing address. Your certification
• Application fee (credit card or check) is valid for a three year period. To maintain valid certification,
Application fees are non-refundable completion of the Credential Maintenance Program (CMP) is
required every three years. Please visit www.ascp.org/cmp
• Required documentation to verify your eligibility
(see page 22) for program details.
STEP 3: Receive notification to take the computer based Congratulations on your decision to apply for certification
examination at a Pearson VUE Professional Center within by the ASCP Board of Certification, the certification agency
the examination period assigned, upon determination of representing the majority of the laboratory community. We
your examination eligibility. wish you success on your examination.
INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION CATEGORIES AND APPLICATION FEES
Application fees are non-refundable. Be sure you meet the eligibility requirements for the category and route
as stated and are able to provide the required documentation before submitting your online application and fee.
3
Category of Examination Application Fee*
• International Histotechnician, HT(ASCP i). . ...................................................................................................... $175
J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 1
• International Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT(ASCP i)................................................................................ $175
• International Phlebotomy Technician, PBT(ASCP i). . ......................................................................................... $125
• International Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS(ASCP i).................................................................................. $200
• Científico de Laboratorio Médico Internacional, CLM(ASCP i)........................................................................... $200
• International Histotechnologist, HTL(ASCP i)................................................................................................... $200
• International Technologist in Blood Banking, BB(ASCP i).................................................................................. $200
• International Technologist in Chemistry, C(ASCP i)........................................................................................... $200
• International Technologist in Cytogenetics, CG(ASCP i).................................................................................... $200
• International Cytotechnologist, CT(ASCP i) . . .................................................................................................... $200
• International Technologist in Gynecologic Cytology, CTgyn (ASCP i). . ................................................................ $125
• International Technologist in Hematology, H(ASCP i)........................................................................................ $200
• International Technologist in Microbiology, M(ASCP i) . . ..................................................................................... $200
• International Technologist in Molecular Biology, MB(ASCP i)............................................................................. $200
• Científico de Laboratorio Médico Internacional, CLM(ASCP i)........................................................................... $200
• International Specialist in Blood Banking, SBB(ASCP i).................................................................................... $250
• International Specialist in Chemistry, SC(ASCP i)............................................................................................. $250
• International Specialist in Cytometry, SCYM(ASCP i)........................................................................................ $250
• International Specialist in Cytotechnology, SCT(ASCP i)................................................................................... $250
• International Specialist in Hematology, SH(ASCP i).......................................................................................... $250
• International Specialist in Microbiology, SM(ASCP i). . ....................................................................................... $250
• International Specialist in Molecular Biology, SMB(ASCP i)............................................................................... $250
* ASCP BOC Scholarship Funding available for Resource-Limited Countries
Examination Eligibility Requirements
INTERNATIONAL TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION
International Medical Laboratory International Histotechnician, HT(ASCPi)
Technician, MLT(ASCPi)
Prepares and processes tissue samples for routine
Collects and processes biological specimens to perform histologic techniques to be examined under a microscope
routine laboratory tests in blood banking, chemistry, by a pathologist. The histologic techniques include the
hematology, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, following: fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and
and/or urinalysis. staining of human and animal tissue for evaluation.
To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must
satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated
degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes: degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes:
ROUTE 1 ROUTE 1
• Two-year diploma from an accredited/approved* technical • Successful completion of an accredited/approved*
institution in Medical Laboratory Science** which includes Histotechnician clinical training program which includes
A S C P B O A R D O F C E R T I F I C AT I O N
training in blood banking (immunohematology), chemistry, an internship in histotechnology.
hematology, and microbiology.
ROUTE 2
ROUTE 2 • Two-year diploma from an accredited/approved*
• Two-year diploma from an accredited/approved* educational institution,
educational institution in biological science or chemistry, • AND one year of acceptable clinical** experience in a
• AND successful completion of a Medical Laboratory histopathology laboratory OR one year of acceptable
Science training program*. The training program must veterinary, industry, or research experience in a
include blood banking (immunohematology), chemistry, histopathology laboratory.
hematology, and microbiology. * Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries
without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/
ROUTE 3 educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by
• Two-year diploma from an accredited/approved* the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable
transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.
educational institution in biological science or chemistry,
** Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a
• AND three years of acceptable clinical*** experience in
4 an accredited/approved laboratory. Experience must
governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system
of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory
Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.
include blood banking (immunohematology), chemistry,
hematology, and microbiology.
J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 1
LABORATORY EXPERIENCE
* Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries
without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/ To fulfill the experience requirement for the International
educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by Histotechnician examination, you must have experience
the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable
transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.
in ALL of the following areas:
** Degrees/Diplomas in Medical Laboratory Science include Medical Technology, • Fixation
Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, and Biomedical
• Embedding / Microtomy
Laboratory Science.
*** Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a • Processing
governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system • Staining
of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory
Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification. • Laboratory Operations
International Phlebotomy Technician,
PBT(ASCPi)
Works face-to-face with patients to draw blood samples.
Collects, transports, and processes blood and other
specimens to be analyzed in the laboratory.
To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must
satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated
degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes:
ROUTE 1
• High school graduation*,
• AND successful completion of a formal phlebotomy
A S C P B O A R D O F C E R T I F I C AT I O N
program. This program must consist of: classroom
training, including anatomy and physiology of the
circulatory system, specimen collection (including
venipunctures and skin punctures), specimen
processing and handling, and laboratory operations
(e.g. safety, quality control, etc.), and clinical** training
in an accredited/approved laboratory with a minimum
performance of 100 successful, unaided venipunctures.
ROUTE 2
• High school graduation*,
• AND one year of acceptable clinical** experience as
a phlebotomy technician in an accredited/approved
laboratory. This experience must include venipunctures
and skin punctures.
ROUTE 3
5
• High school graduation*,
• AND successful completion of a nursing or other
J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 1
acceptable biomedical science program from an
accredited/approved* educational institution which
includes phlebotomy training with a minimum
performance of 100 successful, unaided blood
collections, including venipunctures and skin punctures.
ROUTE 4
• Valid MT/MLS(ASCPi) or MLT(ASCPi) certification.
Applicants with training in the United States must apply
through the United States PBT(ASCP) eligibility routes.
* Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries
without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/
educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by
the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable
transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.
** Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a
governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system
of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory
Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.
Examination Eligibility Requirements
INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGISTS CERTIFICATION
International Medical ROUTE 3
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*
Laboratory Scientist, MLS(ASCPi)
educational institution,
(también disponible en español)
• AND successful completion of a two-year Medical
Conducts a full range of laboratory tests, from routine Laboratory Science program*. The training program must
to complex, in blood banking, chemistry, hematology, include blood banking (immunohematology), chemistry,
immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, and/or urinalysis hematology, and microbiology.
to provide information necessary for the diagnosis and
ROUTE 4
treatment of disease. Problem solves issues with specimens,
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*
testing, and instrumentation. Evaluates, develops, and
educational institution in biological science or chemistry,
validates diagnostic testing and instrumentation.
• AND five years of acceptable clinical*** experience in an
To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must accredited/approved laboratory. Experience must include
satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated blood banking (immunohematology), chemistry, hematology,
A S C P B O A R D O F C E R T I F I C AT I O N
degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes: and microbiology.
ROUTE 1 ROUTE 5
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* • Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*
educational institution in Medical Laboratory Science**, educational institution,
biological science, or chemistry, • AND a two-year diploma from an accredited/approved*
• AND successful completion of a Medical Laboratory educational institution in biological science or chemistry,
Science training program*. The training program must • AND five years of acceptable clinical*** experience in an
include blood banking (immunohematology), chemistry, accredited/approved laboratory. Experience must include
hematology, and microbiology. blood banking (immunohematology), chemistry, hematology,
and microbiology.
ROUTE 2
* Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/
educational institution in Medical Laboratory Science**, educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by
the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable
• AND three years of acceptable clinical*** experience in an
transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.
6 accredited/approved laboratory. Experience must include
** Degrees/Diplomas in Medical Laboratory Science include Medical Technology,
blood banking (immunohematology), chemistry, hematology, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, and Biomedical
and microbiology. Laboratory Science.
J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 1
*** Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a
governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system
of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory
Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.
Científico de Laboratorio Médico RUTA 3
• Título universitario, de mínimo 4 años de duración,
Internacional, CLM(ASCPi)
de una institución educativa acreditada/aprobada*,
Realiza una amplia gama de pruebas de laboratorio, • Y haber culminado con éxito un programa de Ciencia de
desde rutinarias hasta complejas, en banco de sangre, Laboratorio Médico de dos años*. El programa de formación
química, hematología, inmunología, microbiología, debe incluir banco de sangre (inmunohematología), química,
biología molecular y/o uroanálisis para proporcionar la hematología, y microbiología.
información necesaria para el diagnóstico y tratamiento de
enfermedades. Resuelve problemas con muestras, pruebas RUTA 4
e instrumentación. Evalúa, desarrolla y valida las pruebas • Título universitario, de mínimo 4 años de duración,
de diagnóstico y la instrumentación. de una institución educativa acreditada/aprobada*
en cualquier ciencia biológica o química,
Para ser elegible para dicha categoría de examen, el • Y poseer cinco años de experiencia clínica aceptable***
candidato deberá cumplir con los requisitos mínimos (para en un laboratorio acreditado/aprobado. Dicha experiencia
A S C P B O A R D O F C E R T I F I C AT I O N
títulos, el título especificado o mayor) de al menos una de debe incluir banco de sangre (inmunohematología),
las siguientes rutas: química, hematología, y microbiología.
RUTA 1 RUTA 5
• Título universitario, de mínimo 4 años de duración, de una • Título universitario, de mínimo 4 años de duración,
institución educativa acreditada/aprobada* en Ciencia de de una institución educativa acreditada/aprobada*,
Laboratorio Médico**, ciencia biológica, o química, • Y poseer un diploma de dos años de una institución
• Y haber culminado con éxito un programa de formación* en educativa acreditada/aprobada* en ciencia biológica
Ciencia de Laboratorio Médico. El programa de formación o química,
debe incluir Banco de Sangre (Inmunohematología), • Y poseer cinco años de experiencia clínica aceptable***
Química, Hematología, y Microbiología. en un laboratorio acreditado/aprobado. Dicha experiencia
debe incluir banco de sangre (inmunohematología),
RUTA 2
química, hematología, y microbiología.
• Título universitario, de mínimo 4 años de duración,
de una institución educativa acreditada/aprobada* * Acreditado/aprobado por una asociación o Ministerio regulador. Países que
no cuentan con un sistema prevalente de acreditación/aprobación deben
en Ciencia de Laboratorio Médico**, tener programas/instituciones educativas aprobadas por una Junta de 7
• Y poseer tres años de experiencia clínica aceptable*** Asesores Internacional elegida por la Junta de Certificación de la ASCP, o
elegibilidad será determinada mediante una evaluación curricular aceptable.
de un laboratorio acreditado/aprobado. Dicha experiencia Su título extranjero debe ser equivalente a un título de los Estados Unidos.
J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 1
debe incluir banco de sangre (inmunohematología),
** Títulos/Diplomas en Ciencia de Laboratorio Médico incluyen Tecnología Médica,
química, hematología, y microbiología. Ciencia de Laboratorio Médico, Ciencia de Laboratorio Clínico y Ciencia de
Laboratorio Biomédico.
*** Laboratorio clínico acreditado por JCI, CAP, ISO 15189 o por una asociación
o Ministerio regulador. Países que no cuenten con un sistema prevalente de
acreditación deben tener laboratorios aprobados por una Junta de Asesores
Internacional elegida por la Junta de Certificación de la ASCP.Examination Eligibility Requirements
INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGISTS CERTIFICATION
International Technologist ROUTE 5
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*
in Blood Banking, BB(ASCPi)
educational institution in Medical Laboratory Science***,
Performs routine and specialized tests in blood banking and • AND successful completion of a Medical Laboratory
transfusion services to identify blood types and antibodies training program*.
to support physicians in blood transfusion therapy. * Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry.
Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have
To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory
satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be
determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must
degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes: be equivalent to a U.S. degree.
** Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a
ROUTE 1 governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system
• Valid MT/MLS(ASCPi) certification, of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory
Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.
• AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/
*** Degrees/Diplomas in Medical Laboratory Science include Medical Laboratory
A S C P B O A R D O F C E R T I F I C AT I O N
approved* educational institution.
Science, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, and Biomedical
Laboratory Science.
ROUTE 2
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*
educational institution in biological science or chemistry,
CLINICAL LABORATORY EXPERIENCE
OR a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* To fulfill the experience requirement for the International
educational institution with a combination of 30 semester Technologist in Blood Banking examination, you must
hours in biology and chemistry, which may be obtained have clinical laboratory experience in ALL of the
within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree, following procedures:
• AND one year of acceptable clinical** experience in
blood banking (immunohematology) in an accredited/ SEROLOGIC AND/OR MOLECULAR TESTING
approved laboratory. • ABO and Rh Typing
• Antibody detection and identification
ROUTE 3
• Crossmatching
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*
educational institution in biological science or chemistry, • Direct antiglobulin tests
8 OR a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* • Tests for other blood group antigens
educational institution with a combination of 30 semester
hours in biology and chemistry, which may be obtained ROUTINE PROBLEM SOLVING
J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 1
within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree, • Transfusion reactions
• AND successful completion of a Blood Banking • Immune hemolytic anemias
(Immunohematology) clinical training program* which • Hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN)
includes an internship. • Rh immune globulin studies
• Indications for transfusion
ROUTE 4
• Master’s degree from an accredited/approved* QUALITY CONTROL/ASSURANCE
educational institution in chemistry, biology, immunology, • Reagents, equipment
immunohematology, microbiology, medical laboratory
science or an appropriately related field, LABORATORY OPERATIONS
• AND six months of acceptable clinical** experience in
blood banking (immunohematology) in an accredited/ DONOR COLLECTION, PROCESSING, AND TESTING
(Proficiency may be demonstrated through performance,
approved laboratory.
observation or simulation)
• Donor selection, preparation and collection
• Processing and donor testing
• Component preparation for storage and administrationInternational Technologist ROUTE 5
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*
in Chemistry, C(ASCPi)
educational institution in Medical Laboratory Science***,
Performs analysis on blood and body fluids to determine • AND successful completion of a Medical Laboratory
the quantity of chemical and/or hormonal content in the training program*.
specimen to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. * Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry.
Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have
To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory
satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be
determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must
degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes: be equivalent to a U.S. degree.
** Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a
ROUTE 1 governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system
• Valid MT/MLS(ASCPi) certification, of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory
Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.
• AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/
A S C P B O A R D O F C E R T I F I C AT I O N
approved* educational institution. *** Degrees/Diplomas in Medical Laboratory Science include Medical Laboratory
Science, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, and Biomedical
Laboratory Science.
ROUTE 2
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*
educational institution in biological science or chemistry,
CLINICAL LABORATORY EXPERIENCE
OR a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* To fulfill the experience requirement for the International
educational institution with a combination of 30 semester Technologist in Chemistry examination, you must have clinical
hours in biology and chemistry, which may be obtained laboratory experience in 8 of the 15 procedures listed:
within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree, • Blood gases • Non-protein nitrogen
• AND one year of acceptable clinical** experience in • Carbohydrates compounds
chemistry in an accredited/approved laboratory. • Point-of-care
• Electrolytes
ROUTE 3 • Electrophoresis • Proteins
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* • Enzymes • Quality management
educational institution in biological science or chemistry, • Heme compounds • Therapeutic drug
OR a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*
educational institution with a combination of 30 semester
• Hormones/vitamins
monitoring 9
• Toxicology
hours in biology and chemistry, which may be obtained • Immunochemistry
within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree, • Lipids/lipoproteins
J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 1
• AND successful completion of a chemistry clinical
training program* which includes an internship.
ROUTE 4
• Master’s degree from an accredited/approved*
educational institution in chemistry or an appropriately
related field,
• AND six months of acceptable clinical** experience
in chemistry in an accredited/approved laboratory.Examination Eligibility Requirements
INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGISTS CERTIFICATION
International Technologist International Cytotechnologist, CT(ASCPi)
in Cytogenetics, CG(ASCPi)
Prepares and evaluates human cellular samples from all
Performs various techniques for the diagnosis, prognosis, body sites, under the direction of a pathologist, to detect
and treatment of inherited and acquired genetic diseases. pre-cancerous changes, cancer, benign tumors, infectious
Responsibilities include culturing, harvesting, slide agents, and inflammatory processes. May also prepare
preparations, and analysis of biologic samples including specimens, attend fine needle aspirations, and assist in
peripheral blood, amniotic fluid, tissue, bone marrow, and quality assurance activities.
tumors. Performs chromosome analysis, florescence in-situ
To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must
hybridization, and other molecular assays.
satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated
To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes:
satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated
degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes: ROUTE 1
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*
A S C P B O A R D O F C E R T I F I C AT I O N
ROUTE 1 educational institution,
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* • AND successful completion of an accredited/approved*
educational institution, Cytotechnology clinical training program which includes
• AND successful completion of an accredited/approved* an internship.
cytogenetics clinical training program* which includes
ROUTE 2
an internship.
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*
ROUTE 2 educational institution,
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* • AND three years of acceptable clinical** experience in an
educational institution in biological science or chemistry, accredited/approved laboratory within the last six years.
OR a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*
educational institution with a combination of 30 semester ROUTE 3
hours in biology and chemistry, which may be obtained • Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*
within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree, educational institution,
• AND CT(IAC) certification.
10 • AND one year of acceptable clinical** experience
in an acceptable cytogenetics*** laboratory.
ROUTE 4
ROUTE 3 • Valid CTgyn(ASCPi) certification,
J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 1
• Master’s degree from an accredited/approved* • AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/
educational institution in genetics or molecular biology, approved* educational institution,
• AND nine months of acceptable clinical** experience • AND two years of acceptable clinical** experience
in an acceptable cytogenetics*** laboratory. in an accredited/approved laboratory.
* Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. * Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry.
Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have
programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory
Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be
determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation The foreign degree must determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must
be equivalent to a U.S. degree. be equivalent to a U.S. degree.
** Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a ** Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a
governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system
of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory
Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification. Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.
*** A cytogenetics laboratory is defined as one capable of providing individuals with
knowledge and practical experience in clinical cytogenetics such as primary LABORATORY EXPERIENCE
cell culture and harvest, slide preparation and staining, chromosome analysis,
microscopic and image analysis, and molecular techniques (e.g., fluorescence in To fulfill the experience requirement for the International
situ hybridization (FISH) and microarray). Cytotechnologist examination, you must have laboratory
experience in ALL of the procedures listed:
• Gynecological cytology
• Non-gynecological cytology
• Fine needle aspiration (FNA)
• Laboratory operationsInternational Technologist in Gynecologic ROUTE 2
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*
Cytology, CTgyn(ASCPi)
educational institution in biological science or chemistry,
Prepares and evaluates human cellular samples from the OR a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*
female genital tract. Detects pre-cancerous changes, educational institution with a combination of 30 semester
cancer, benign tumors, infectious agents, and inflammatory hours in biology and chemistry, which may be obtained
processes. May also attend fine needle aspirations and within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree,
assist in quality assurance activities. • AND one year of acceptable clinical** experience in
hematology in an accredited/approved laboratory.
To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must
ROUTE 3
satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated
degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes: • Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*
educational institution in biological science or chemistry,
ROUTE 1 OR a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*
educational institution with a combination of 30 semester
A S C P B O A R D O F C E R T I F I C AT I O N
• Two-year diploma or equivalent from an accredited/
approved* educational institution, hours in biology and chemistry, which may be obtained
within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree,
• AND successful completion of an accredited/approved*
• AND successful completion of a Hematology clinical
Cytotechnology program in which the program of study
training program* which includes an internship.
incorporates theory and practice in gynecologic cytology.
ROUTE 4
ROUTE 2
• Master’s degree from an accredited/approved*
• Current employment in the field of cytology, educational institution in biology, chemistry, or an
• AND one year of clinical** experience in gynecologic appropriately related field,
cytology in an accredited/approved laboratory within • AND six months of acceptable clinical**experience
the last three years. in hematology in an accredited/approved laboratory.
ROUTE 3 ROUTE 5
• CT(IAC) certification. • Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*
* Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. educational institution in Medical Laboratory Science***,
Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have
programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory
• AND successful completion of a Medical Laboratory 11
training program*.
Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be
determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must * Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry.
be equivalent to a U.S. degree.
J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 1
Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have
** Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory
Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be
governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system
determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must
of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory be equivalent to a U.S. degree.
Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.
** Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a
governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system
of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory
Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.
International Technologist *** Degrees/Diplomas in Medical Laboratory Science include Medical Laboratory
Science, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, and Biomedical
in Hematology, H(ASCPi) Laboratory Science.
Performs tests to identify coagulation disorders and studies CLINICAL LABORATORY EXPERIENCE
morphology of blood constituents to aid in the diagnosis
To fulfill the experience requirement for the International
and treatment of diseases of the blood.
Technologist in Hematology examination, you must have clinical
To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must laboratory experience in ALL of the following procedures:
satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated • Blood smear, evaluation and differential
degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes: • Complete blood count
• Quality control: performance and evaluation
ROUTE 1 • Routine coagulation tests (e.g., PT, APTT, D-dimer)
• Valid MT/MLS(ASCPi) certification, Experience is also required in 2 of the 3 procedures listed:
• AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/ » Instrument maintenance / » Other coagulation tests
approved* educational institution. troubleshooting (e.g., fibrinogen, factor
» Miscellaneous tests (e.g., assays, hypercoagulability)
ESR, sickle screen, manual
cell count, reticulocyte)Examination Eligibility Requirements
INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGISTS CERTIFICATION
International Histotechnologist, LABORATORY EXPERIENCE
HTL(ASCPi) To fulfill the experience requirement for the International
Histotechnologist examination, you must have experience
Performs both routine and complex histologic techniques in ALL of the following areas:
such as enzyme histochemistry, immunohistochemistry,
in-situ hybridization, and immunofluorescence on tissue • Fixation • Staining
samples for microscopic examination by a pathologist to • Embedding / Microtomy • Laboratory Operations
diagnose disease. Knowledgeable in the areas of pathology, • Processing
management, education, and regulations that impact the
field of histotechnology.
To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must International Technologist
satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated in Microbiology, M(ASCPi)
degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes:
Identifies bacteria and microorganisms in tissue samples
A S C P B O A R D O F C E R T I F I C AT I O N
ROUTE 1 and body fluids to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* infectious diseases.
educational institution with a combination of 30 semester
hours in biology and chemistry, which may be obtained To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must
within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree, satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated
degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes:
• AND successful completion of an accredited/approved*
Histotechnician or Histotechnologist clinical training
ROUTE 1
program which includes an internship in histotechnology.
• Valid MT/MLS(ASCPi) certification,
ROUTE 2 • AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* approved* educational institution.
educational institution in biological science or chemistry,
ROUTE 2
OR a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*
educational institution with a combination of 30 semester • Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*
educational institution in biological science or chemistry,
12 hours in biology and chemistry, which may be obtained
OR a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*
within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree,
educational institution with a combination of 30 semester
• AND one year of acceptable clinical** experience in a
hours in biology and chemistry, which may be obtained
histopathology laboratory OR one year of acceptable
J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 1
within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree,
veterinary, industry, or research experience in a
histopathology laboratory. • AND one year of acceptable clinical** experience in
microbiology in an accredited/approved laboratory.
ROUTE 3
ROUTE 3
• Valid HT(ASCPi) or (ASCP) certification,
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*
• AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/
educational institution in biological science or chemistry,
approved* educational institution,
OR a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*
• AND six months of acceptable clinical** experience in a educational institution with a combination of 30 semester
histopathology laboratory OR six months of acceptable hours in biology and chemistry, which may be obtained
veterinary, industry, or research experience in a within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree,
histopathology laboratory.
• AND successful completion of a Microbiology clinical
* Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. training program* which includes an internship.
Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have
programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory
ROUTE 4
Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be
determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must • Master’s degree from an accredited/approved*
be equivalent to a U.S. degree. educational institution in microbiology or an appropriately
** Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by related field,
a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent
system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International • AND six months of acceptable clinical** experience in
Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification. microbiology in an accredited/approved laboratory.ROUTE 5 ROUTE 3
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* • Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*
educational institution in Medical Laboratory Science***, educational institution,
• AND successful completion of a Medical Laboratory • AND successful completion of a two-year Medical
training program*. Laboratory Science program**. The training program
must include blood banking (immunohematology),
* Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry.
Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have chemistry, hematology, and microbiology.
programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory
Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be ROUTE 4
determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must • Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*
be equivalent to a U.S. degree. educational institution in biological science or chemistry,
** Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a OR a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*
governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system educational institution with a combination of 30 semester
of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory
Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.
hours in biology and chemistry, which can be obtained
within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree,
A S C P B O A R D O F C E R T I F I C AT I O N
*** Degrees/Diplomas in Medical Laboratory Science include Medical Laboratory
Science, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, and Biomedical • AND one year of acceptable clinical*** experience in a
Laboratory Science. molecular biology laboratory OR one year of acceptable
veterinary, industry or research experience in a molecular
CLINICAL LABORATORY EXPERIENCE biology laboratory****.
To fulfill the experience requirements for the International ROUTE 5
Technologist in Microbiology examination, you must have • Master’s degree from an accredited/approved*
experience in 3 of 6 of the following areas: educational institution in molecular biology, chemistry,
biology, immunology, microbiology, medical laboratory
• Bacteriology • Mycology
science**, or an appropriately related field,
• Molecular Microbiology • Parasitology
• AND six months of acceptable clinical*** experience
• Mycobacteriology • Virology in a molecular biology laboratory*** OR six months of
acceptable veterinary, industry, or research experience in
a molecular biology laboratory****.
International Technologist * Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry.
in Molecular Biology, MB(ASCPi)
Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have
programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory 13
Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be
Uses molecular biologic methods to diagnose and characterize determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must
be equivalent to a U.S. degree.
J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 1
acquired and inherited diseases, including the diagnosis of
malignant, metabolic, and infectious diseases. Uses advanced ** Degrees/Diplomas in Medical Laboratory Science include Medical Laboratory
Science, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, and Biomedical
techniques, including sequencing and proteomic analysis, with Laboratory Science.
applications in personalized medicine.
*** Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a
governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system
To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory
satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.
degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes: **** A molecular biology laboratory is defined as one capable of providing individuals
with knowledge and practical experience in all aspects of molecular methods
ROUTE 1 including, but not limited to, nucleic acid isolation, amplification, detection,
sequencing, hybridization techniques, and data analysis.
• Valid ASCPi technologist/scientist or specialist certification,
• AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/ LABORATORY EXPERIENCE
approved* educational institution. To fulfill the experience requirement for the International
Technologist in Molecular Biology examination, you must
ROUTE 2
have laboratory experience in one of the following areas:
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*
• Genetics/Genomics • Molecular Identity Testing
educational institution, (e.g., genotyping, genetic (e.g., bone marrow engraftment,
• AND successful completion of an accredited/approved* disorders, pharmacogenomics, paternity, forensic)
genome-wide analysis) • Informatics for clinical laboratory
diagnostic molecular science program which includes an • Oncology (e.g., hematologic test interpretation and reporting
internship. The academic education or molecular science lymphoid neoplasms/neoplasia, (e.g., genetics/genomics,
program must include courses in biology and chemistry. solid tumor gene markers) oncology, histocompatibility,
• Histocompatibility (DNA-based) infectious disease, or molecular
• Infectious Disease (molecular identity testing)
microbiology/virology,
epidemiology)You can also read
