Professional Documents
Culture Documents
International
Procedures for
Examination
& Certification
Table of Contents
Application Processing
Acknowledgment of Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Review of Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Application Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Determination of Eligibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
What is Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Ineligibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Study Materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Maintenance of Credential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
International Certification Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Applicants with a Disability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Examination Administration
Computer Adaptive Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Electronic Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Reference Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Examination Results
Examination Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Release of Scores. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Watch for Your Certificate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Request for Exam Scores Submitted to a Third Party. . . . . . . 20
Verification of Computer Examination Results. . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
International Technologist
in Gynecologic Cytology, CTgyn(ASCPi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Re-examination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Certification Expiration
Certification Expiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Revocation of Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Documentation Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Verification of Academic Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Verification of Work Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15
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Cancellation Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Reapplying for Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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What is Certification?
Certification is the process by which a nongovernmental agency or
association recognizes the competence of an individual who has
met predetermined qualifications. ASCP Board of Certification
certifies individuals upon completion of academic prerequisites,
clinical laboratory education, or experience, and successful
performance on an examination. Foreign educated graduates of
medical laboratory science programs and laboratory professionals
are challenged with content that mirrors the standards of
excellence established by ASCP exams.
Maintenance of Credential
Anyone certified prior to 2012 will maintain their certification
credentials for life. Beginning January 1, 2012, however,
international certification must be maintained by completing the
Credential Maintenance Program (CMP).
International Certification
Categories and
Application Fees
Application fees are nonrefundable. Be sure you meet the
eligibility requirements as stated and are able to provide the
appropriate documentation before submitting your online
application and fee.
Category of Examination
Application Fee
$175
$175
$125
$200
$200
$200
$200
$200
$200
$125
$200
$200
$200
$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
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Serologic Testing
Carbohydrates
Blood gases
Electrolytes
Enzymes
Heme compounds
Lipids/lipoproteins
Toxicology
Non-protein nitrogen
compounds
Vitamins/hormones
Proteins
Immunochemistry
Electrophoresis
CTgyn(ASCPi) International
Technologist in Gynecologic
Cytology
CT(ASCPi) International
Cytotechnologist
To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must
satisfy the requirements of at least one of the following routes:
Route 1: Baccalaureate degree or higher from an
accredited/approved* educational institution, AND successful
completion of an accredited/approved* cytotechnology clinical
training program* which includes an internship.
Route 2: Baccalaureate degree or higher from an
accredited/approved* educational institution, AND three (3) years
of experience in gynecological and non-gynecological cytology,
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Point-of-care
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Fixation
Processing
Embedding/Microtomy
Staining
HTL(ASCPi) International
Histotechnologist
To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must
satisfy the requirements of at least one of the following routes:
Route 1: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*
educational institution, AND successful completion of an
accredited/approved* histotechnician or histotechnology clinical
training program* which includes an internship in histotechnology.
Route 2: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*
educational institution, AND one year acceptable experience in a
Bacteriology
Mycology
Parasitology
Virology
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Molecular Microbiology
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Personnel management
Platelet function studies
PT/PTT mixing studies
QA/QI
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Documentation Required
Eligibility to take a certification examination is established by:
Meeting the stated minimum requirements for the particular
category of certification (pages 4 13)
Submission of the appropriate online application
If required for the route under which you are applying, clinical
laboratory experience must be completed and documented
before you will be determined eligible for examination.
Experience must be completed at a laboratory accredited/approved
by JCI, CAP, 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.
To document your clinical laboratory experience (if required):
Step 1 Download the work experience documentation form
corresponding to your eligibility route from the ASCP
website at www.ascp.org/international.
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Email: ascpinternational@ascp.org
Mail: ASCP International, 33 W. Monroe St. Suite 1600,
Chicago, IL 60603-5617 USA
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Ineligibility
Review of Documents
If you are not determined eligible for examination, you will receive
an email notification to access your eligibility status online. Your
application will remain on file for three years. Reapplication
information is provided on page 18.
Application Status
When the status of your examination application changes (i.e., is
determined deficient, ineligible, eligible, etc.) you will receive a
notification sent to the email you provided on your application
informing you to login to your ASCP account for specific
information/details regarding the status of your application. All
notifications regarding the status of your application (from
submision to examination results) are accessed by logging
into your ASCP account.
To access your account:
1. Go to www.ascp.org/login
2. Login using your ASCP Customer User ID (8 digit
number) & Password (for login assistance contact ASCP
Customer Service 800.267.2727)
3. Scroll down and click on the BOC Activities icon
4. Scroll down and click on the View Application Status link
5. Click on the Show Details button to view the current
status of your application
All notifications from the ASCP Board of Certification informing an
applicant to login to their account to view important information
regarding the status of their application are sent via email. It is
your responsibility to keep your email address current. Update
the email address in your record by logging on to the ASCP
website and clicking on Profiles & Settings. Failure to keep the
ASCP Board of Certification informed of your current email
address will result in the non-receipt of important information and
notifications regarding your application, scheduling the
examination and receipt of scores.
Study Materials
Study materials and recommended reading lists are available to
prepare for examination. Visit the ASCP website at
www.ascp.org/international for details.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF APPLICATION
Determination of Eligibility
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Application Processing
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Rescheduling Appointments
If you wish to reschedule your testing appointment, within the threemonth period, you must contact Pearson Registration at least one full
business day (24 hours) prior to the date and time of the test to
reschedule another date within the same three-month period. The
Test Cancellation and Change Deadlines for a Scheduled Test are
shown below.
Test Day
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Cancellation Policy
You will not receive any refund of your application fee nor can it be
transferred to another examination period if you do not make an
appointment within the three-month examination period, if you
cancel your application OR if you do not appear for your
scheduled appointment. A full fee will be required to reschedule
the examination.
Examination Administration
Board of Certification Examinations
Computer Adaptive Testing
You must report to the test center 30 minutes prior to your scheduled time. Upon check-in Pearson VUE will collect your signature,
photographic image, and fingerprint/palm vein image. This is a
standard procedure at all Pearson Professional Centers. You will
be given a checklist of rules to read. Another fingerprint/palm vein
image will be taken before you are seated in the examination room
and if you leave the room at any time during your examination.
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Reference Materials
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The examinations (with the exception of the PBT and CTgyn) are
scheduled for 2 hours and 30 minutes with 100 questions. The
PBT examination is scheduled for 2 hours with 80 questions. The
CTgyn is scheduled for 1 1/2 hours with 50 questions.
Electronic Devices
Examination Results
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Release of Scores
Successful International Certificant names will be published in the
International Certification Report. If you do not wish for your name
to be published, please email ascpinternational@ascp.org no later
than ten (10) days before your examination.
Re-examination
If you are unsuccessful in passing the examination, information on
re-testing will be enclosed with your examination scores. DO NOT
submit an application fee to retake the examination until you
receive your examination scores by email. You may not reapply to
retest within the same three month period.
Certification
Expiration
Certification Expiration
Individuals certified beginning January 1, 2012, will be required to
participate in the Credential Maintenance Program. Individuals
certified prior to January 1, 2012 will not be required to complete
the Credential Maintenance Program (CMP) to maintain their
certification.
Revocation of Certification
Certification, if granted, may be revoked at any time and the
applicant may be barred from admission to take future certification
examinations if it is established that the information contained in, or
supplied in support of, an application for examination is inaccurate in
any material respect, if the applicant engages in any inappropriate
conduct during the examination (such as giving or obtaining
unauthorized information or aid) or if the applicant misrepresents or
misuses the applicants certification status at any time.
Appendix A
LETTER OF AUTHENTICITY TO ACCOMPANY
ALL ASCPi WORK EXPERIENCE DOCUMENTATION FORMS
BE DATED
STATE THAT THE DOCUMENTATION FORM WAS COMPLETED BY YOUR LABORATORY MANAGEMENT OR
EMPLOYER
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THE LETTER OF AUTHENTICITY SHOULD FOLLOW THE FORMAT OF THE SAMPLE LETTER SHOWN. PLEASE
REPLACE THE RED PRINT WITH THE APPROPRIATE INFORMATION:
SAMPLE
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COMPANY LOGO
COMPANY NAME
DATE
ASCP BOC International
33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1600
Chicago, IL 60603-5617
PLEASE MAIL OR EMAIL THIS DOCUMENT WITH THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FORM TO:
ascpinternational@ascp.org
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Appendix B
LETTER OF AUTHENTICITY TO ACCOMPANY
ALL ASCPi TRAINING DOCUMENTATION FORMS
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BE DATED
STATE THAT THE DOCUMENTATION FORM WAS COMPLETED BY YOUR PROGRAM DIRECTOR
BE SIGNED BY THE SAME PERSON (PROGRAM DIRECTOR) WHO COMPLETED YOUR DOCUMENTATION
FORM
THE LETTER OF AUTHENTICITY SHOULD FOLLOW THE FORMAT OF THE SAMPLE LETTER SHOWN. PLEASE
REPLACE THE RED PRINT WITH THE APPROPRIATE INFORMATION:
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SAMPLE
INSTITUTION LOGO
INSTITUTION NAME
DATE
ASCP BOC International
33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1600
Chicago, IL 60603-5617
Dear ASCP BOC International:
I, INSERT PROGRAM DIRECTOR NAME HERE,
verify that I have completed the attached
documentation form for INSERT APPLICANTS
NAME HERE.
Sincerely,
_____________________
(SIGNATURE)
_____________
PROGRAM DIRECTOR NAME AND TITLE
PLEASE MAIL OR EMAIL THIS DOCUMENT WITH THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FORM TO:
ascpinternational@ascp.org
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Appendix C
PEARSON PROFESSIONAL CENTERS
(All sites are subject to change) For the most current listing of test centers, visit www.pearsonvue.com/ascp.
American Samoa
Pago Pago
Honduras
Tegucigalpa
Nepal
Lalitpur
Thailand
Bangkok
Argentina
Buenos Aires
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Armenia
Yerevan
Iceland
Reykjavik
Netherlands
Amsterdam
Utrecht
Australia
Melbourne
Sydney
India
Bangalore
Chennai
Delhi/New Delhi
Hyderabad
Mumbai
Bangladesh
Dhaka
Belgium
Brussels
Bolivia
La Paz
Brazil
Curitiba
Sao Paulo
Bulgaria
Sofia
Chile
Santiago
China
Beijing
Guangzhou
Shanghai
Colombia
Bogota
Denmark
Hvidovre
Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo
Ecuador
Quito
Egypt
Cairo
Indonesia
Jakarta Pusat
Ireland
Dublin
Israel
Ramat Gan
Italy
Milan
Rome
Jamaica
Kingston
St. James
Oman
Muscat
Palestine
Gaza
United Kingdom
London
Panama
Panama
Uruguay
Montevideo
Paraguay
Asuncion
Uzbekistan
Tashkent
Peru
Lima
Venezuela
Caracas
Philippines
Cebu City
Manila
Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh
Poland
Warsaw
Jordan
Amman
Portugal
Porto
Kazakhstan
Almaty
Puerto Rico
Guaynabo
Korea, South
Busan
Seoul
Qatar
Doha
Kyrgyzstan
Bishkek
Latvia
Riga
Romania
Bucharest
Russian Federation
Moscow
Novosibirsk
Saudi Arabia
Dammam, East Province
Riyadh
El Salvador
San Salvador
Lebanon
Beirut
Zalka Metn
Ethiopia
Addis Ababa
Lithuania
Vilnius
Singapore
Singapore
Finland
Helsinki
Macedonia
Skopje
South Africa
Johannesburg
France
Montreuil
Malaysia
Selangor
Germany
Berlin
Frankfurt
Hamburg
Mauritius
Port Louis
Spain
Barcelona
Madrid
Mexico
Mexico City
Greece
Athens
Thessaloniki
Moldova
Chisinau
Guam
Tamuning
Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar
Guatemala
Guatemala
Morocco
Rabat
Ukraine
Kiev
Pakistan
Lahore
Japan
Chiyoda-ku
Osaka-shi
Kuwait
Kuwait City
Uganda
Kampala
Senegal
Dakar
Sri Lanka
Colombo
Sweden
Gothenburg
Switzerland
Lausanne
Zurich
Taiwan
Kaohsiung
Taichung
Taipei
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Azerbaijan
Baku
Turkey
Istanbul
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Austria
Vienna
Nigeria
Lagos
Appendix D
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AACRAO
Office of International Education Services
One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite #520
Washington, DC 20036-1110
202-293-9161
202-872-8857 FAX
General Certification
International Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS(ASCPi)
Cientfico de Laboratorio Mdico Internacional, CLM(ASCPi)
International Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT(ASCPi)
Categorical Certification
International Histotechnician, HT(ASCPi)
International Phlebotomy Technician, PBT(ASCPi)
International Histotechnologist, HTL(ASCPi)
International Technologist in Blood Banking, BB(ASCPi)
International Technologist in Chemistry, C(ASCPi)
International Technologist in Cytogenetics, CG(ASCPi)
International Cytotechnologist, CT(ASCPi)
International Technologist in Gynecologic Cytology, CTgyn(ASCPi)
International Technologist in Hematology, H(ASCPi)
International Technologist in Microbiology, M(ASCPi)
International Technologist in Molecular Biology, MB(ASCPi)
Specialist Certification
International Specialist in Blood Banking, SBB(ASCPi)
International Specialist in Chemistry, SC(ASCPi)
International Specialist in Cytotechnology, SCT(ASCPi)
International Specialist in Hematology, SH(ASCPi)
International Specialist in Microbiology, SM(ASCPi)