ASCPi

InternationalProcedures for

Examination & Certification

January 2015

The ASCP Board of Certification is an

administratively independent certification agency

that prepares relevant standards and develops

procedures that will assure the competence of

nonphysician 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.

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ASCPi International Certification for Laboratory ProfessionalsWhat is Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

About the ASCP Board of Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Maintenance of Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

International Certification Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Applicants with a Disability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

International Certification Categories . . . . . . . . . . . 3and Application Fees

International Technician Certification MLT(ASCPi) International Medical Laboratory Technician . . . . . . . 4

PBT(ASCPi) International Phlebotomy Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

International Technologist Certification MLS(ASCPi) International Medical Laboratory Scientist (tambindisponible en espaol) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

MT(ASCPi) Tecnlogo Mdico Internacional en espaol . . . . . . 5-6

C(ASCPi) International Technologist in Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

CTgyn(ASCPi) International Technologist in Gynecologic Cytology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

H(ASCPi) International Technologist in Hematology . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

M(ASCPi) International Technologist in Microbiology . . . . . . . . . 7-8

MB(ASCPi) International Technologist in Molecular Biology . . . . . . 8

International Specialist Certification SC(ASCPi) International Specialist in Chemistry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

SH(ASCPi) International Specialist in Hematology . . . . . . . . . . 9-10

SM(ASCPi) International Specialist in Microbiology . . . . . . . . . . . 10

International QualificationInternational Qualification Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

(QLO) International Qualification in Laboratory Operations. . . . . . 11

Official Documents Required Documentation Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Verification of Academic Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Verification of Work Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13

Verification of Training Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

ASCP/ASCPi Certified Applicants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Completing the Application Form Payments for Online Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Change of Name and/or Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Application Processing Acknowledgment of Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Review of Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Application Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Determination of Eligibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Ineligibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Study Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Scheduling Your Exam Scheduling Your Appointment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Rescheduling Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Cancellation Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Reapplying for Examination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Examination Administration Computer Adaptive Testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

What to Bring to the Examination Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Electronic Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Reference Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Taking the Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Examination Results Emailing of Examination Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Release of Scores. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Watch for Your Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Request for Exam Scores Submitted to a Third Party. . . . . . . 18

Verification of Computer Examination Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Re-examination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Maximum Number of Examination Attempts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Certification ExpirationCertification Expiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Revocation of Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Certification Maintenance Program (CMP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Appendix A Letter of Authenticity To accompany all ASCPi Work ExperienceDocumentation Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Appendix B Letter of Authenticity To accompany all ASCPi Training Documentation Forms . . . . . . 20

Appendix C Pearson Professional CentersList of Test Centers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Appendix D Acceptable Evaluation AgenciesForeign Transcript Evaluation Agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Appendix E Select PEPFAR CountriesInternational Qualifications in Laboratory Operations, (QLO) . . . . 23

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ASCPi International Certification forLaboratory ProfessionalsWith over 500,000 individuals certified, the American Society forClinical Pathology (ASCP) is the largest association of laboratoryprofessionals in the world. Serving as the largest and oldestpathology and laboratory medicine society, the ASCP Board ofCertification (BOC) now offers a formal process for internationallaboratory professionals to earn ASCPi. The ASCPi credentialcertifies professional competency among new and practicinglaboratory personnel in an effort to contribute globally to thehighest standards of patient safety and carries the weight of over 80 years of expertise in clinical laboratory professionalcertification. By earning ASCPi certification, you demonstrate toyour employer and your colleagues that your knowledge andexperience meet the highest standards of your profession.

What is Certification?Certification is the process by which a nongovernmental agency orassociation recognizes the competence of an individual who hasmet predetermined qualifications. ASCP Board of Certificationcertifies individuals upon completion of academic prerequisites,clinical laboratory education, or experience, and successfulperformance on an examination. Graduates of medical laboratoryscience programs and laboratory professionals working outsidethe United States are challenged with content that mirrors thestandards of excellence established by ASCP exams.

The following examination categories are available for internationalcertification:

International Histotechnologist, HTL(ASCPi)

International Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT(ASCPi)

International Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS(ASCPi)

Tecnlogo Mdico Internacional en espaol, MT(ASCPi)

International Phlebotomy Technician, PBT(ASCPi)

International Technologist in Chemistry, C(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)

International Specialist in Chemistry, SC(ASCPi)

International Specialist in Hematology, SH(ASCPi)

International Specialist in Microbiology, SM(ASCPi)

About the ASCP Board of CertificationFounded in 1928 by the American Society for Clinical Pathology(ASCP), the Board of Certification is widely accepted as the mostinfluential leader in the field of certification of medical laboratoryprofessionals. The Board of Governors of the ASCP Board ofCertification has 24 members:

Five pathologists (nominated by the ASCP); including onemember of the American Society of Hematology

Five laboratory professionals (nominated by the ASCP); includingone member of the American Association for Clinical Chemistry

Four representatives from the American Society for ClinicalLaboratory Science (ASCLS)

Two representatives from the Association of GeneticTechnologists (AGT)

One representative from each of the following six additionalparticipating specialty societies:

AABB; American Association of Pathologists Assistants;American Society for Microbiology; American Society ofCytopathology; Clinical Laboratory Management Association;and National Society for Histotechnology

One public member

Past Board of Governors Chair

The ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) represents the goldstandard for certification of pathologists assistants and laboratoryprofessionals.

Through their work on various scientific and examinationcommittees, nearly 100 volunteer technologists and technicians,specialists, laboratory scientists, physicians, professionalresearchers, and experts in psychometrics ensure that BOCexamination processes and certification credentials continue tomaintain the highest standards of the laboratory medicineprofession. BOC examination committees are responsible forexamination development and review, determining accuracy andrelevancy of the examinations, and establishing the competencelevel for each area of laboratory medicine.

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Maintenance of CertificationAnyone certified prior to 2012 will maintain their certificationcredentials for life. Beginning January 1, 2012, however,international certification must be maintained by completing theCertification Maintenance Program (CMP).

International Certification Process Step 1 Meet the eligibility requirements for the appropriate

examination category as shown on pages 4-11 beforesubmitting your online application.

Step 2 Complete the appropriate online application form (seepage 14) and submit the following:

Appropriate application fee (credit card, PayPal orcheck) Application fees are nonrefundable.

Necessary documentation required to verify youreligibility (see pages 12-13).

Step 3 Receive notification email with instructions to retrieve youradmission notification in your online ASCP account totake the examination on computer at a PearsonProfessional Center within a three-month period, upondetermination of your examination eligibility.

Step 4 Schedule an appointment to take the examination withinthe three-month period indicated on your admissionnotification.

Step 5 Take the examination at the Pearson Professional Centerof your choice. (Appendix C, page 21) Immediately afteryou complete the examination, you will see yourpreliminary pass/fail result on the computer screen.

Step 6 Receive notification email to login and view your finalexamination scores.

Step 7 Receive your certificate in approximately 6-8 weeksverifying your certification upon passing the examinationand the Credential Maintenance Program bookletcontaining information on maintaining your certification.

Congratulations on your decision to apply for certification by theASCP Board of Certification, the certification agency representingthe majority of the laboratory community. We wish you success onyour examination.

Applicants with a Disability Notify the ASCP Board of Certification office in writing via mail oremail at the time of application if you wish to request testingmodifications.

An applicant who wishes to request modifications in theexamination environment because of a disability must notify theASCP Board of Certification office in writing at the time ofapplication and provide appropriate documentation about thedisability and the needed modification. The ASCP Board ofCertification will consider modification of the testing conditions ona case-by-case basis.

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International CertificationCategories andApplication FeesApplication fees are nonrefundable. Be sure you meet theeligi bil ity requirements as stated and are able to provide theappropriate documentation before submitting your onlineapplication and fee.

The Board of Certification does not establish eligibility of anycandidate from information that is supplied via email,correspondence, fax, or telephone calls alone. Our office mustbase all decisions on a review and verification of informationsupplied through formal application for examination.

Category of Examination Application Fee

International Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT(ASCPi) $175

International Phlebotomy Technician, PBT(ASCPi) $125

International Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS(ASCPi) $200

International Histotechnologist, HTL(ASCPi) $200

International Technologist in Chemistry, C(ASCPi) $200

International Technologist in Gynecologic Cytology, $125CTgyn (ASCPi)

International Technologist in Hematology, H(ASCPi) $200

International Technologist in Microbiology, M(ASCPi) $200

International Technologist in Molecular Biology, MB(ASCPi) $200

International Specialist in Chemistry, SC(ASCPi) $250

International Specialist in Hematology, SH(ASCPi) $250

International Specialist in Microbiology, SM(ASCPi) $250

The requirements and fees stated in this booklet are subject tochange without notice.

* ASCP BOC Scholarship Funding available for Resource-Limited Countries

The ASCP Board of Certification will work directly with theapplicant and proctors at the test centers to make modifications inthe testing environment that make it possible for an individual witha disability to take an examination under conditions that willaccurately reflect the individuals aptitude or achievement level.Such modifications may include providing auxiliary aids andservices to an applicant with a disability.

Note: Once a candidate has received their Admission Notification, requestsfor testing modifications will not be accepted.

MLT(ASCPi) International MedicalLaboratory TechnicianTo be eligible for this examination category, an applicant mustsatisfy the requirements of at least one of the following routes:

Route 1: Minimum of a two-year diploma in Medical LaboratoryTechnology* which includes training in blood banking(immunohematology), chemistry, hematology, and microbiologyfrom an accredited/approved** technical institution; OR

Route 2: Minimum of a two-year diploma or equivalent in anybiological science or chemistry from an accredited/approved**educational institution AND successful completion of a MedicalLaboratory training program**. The training program must includeblood banking (immunohematology), chemistry, hematology, andmicrobiology; OR

Route 3: Minimum of a two-year diploma or equivalent in anybiological science or chemistry from an accredited/approved**educational institution AND three years experience including allaspects of the clinical laboratory in an accredited/approved***laboratory facility. Experience must include blood banking(immunohematology), chemistry, hematology, and microbiology.

* Degrees/Diplomas in Medical Laboratory Technology include MedicalTechnology, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, andBiomedical Laboratory Science.

** Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry.Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must haveprograms/educational institutions approved by an International AdvisoryBoard appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will bedetermined by transcript evaluation.

*** Laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by agoverning regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalentsystem of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an InternationalAdvisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.

PBT(ASCPi) International PhlebotomyTechnicianTo be eligible for this examination category, an applicant mustsatisfy the requirements of at least one of the following routes

Route 1: High school graduation (or equivalent) AND completionof a formal phlebotomy program. This program must consist of:classroom training, including anatomy and physiology of thecirculatory system, specimen collection, specimen processing andhandling and laboratory operations (e.g. safety, quality control,etc.) AND clinical training in an approved/accredited laboratory*with a minimum performance of 50 successful, unaided bloodcollections, including venipunctures and skin punctures; OR Highschool graduation (or equivalent) AND completion of one yearacceptable work experience as a phlebotomy technician in anapproved/accredited laboratory*. This experience must includevenipunctures and skin punctures; OR

Route 3: High school graduation (or equivalent) AND successfulcompletion of a nursing or other acceptable/accredited biomedicalscience education which includes phlebotomy training with aminimum performance of 50 successful, unaided bloodcollections, including venipunctures and skin punctures; OR

Route 4: MT/MLS(ASCPi) or MLT(ASCPi) certification.

Applicants with training in the United States must apply throughUnited States PBT(ASCP) eligibility routes.

* Laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by agoverning regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalentsystem of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an InternationalAdvisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.


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Examination Eligibility RequirementsINTERNATIONAL TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION

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Examination Eligibility RequirementsINTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGISTS CERTIFICATION

MLS(ASCPi) International MedicalLaboratory Scientist (tambindisponible en espaol)To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant mustsatisfy the requirements of at least one of the following routes:

Route 1: A baccalaureate degree in Medical Technology*,biological science, or chemistry from an accredited/approved**educational institution AND complete a Medical Laboratory trainingprogram**. The training program must include Blood Banking(Immunohematology), Chemistry, Hematology, and Microbiology;OR

Route 2: A baccalaureate degree in Medical Technology* from anaccredited/approved** educational institution AND complete threeyears experience including all aspects of the clinical laboratory inan accredited/approved*** laboratory facility. Experience mustinclude Blood Banking (Immunohematology), Chemistry,Hematology, and Microbiology; OR

Route 3: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved**educational institution AND successful completion of a minimumtwo-year Medical Laboratory program. The training program mustinclude Blood Banking (Immunohematology), Chemistry,Hematology, and Microbiology; OR

Route 4: A baccalaureate degree in any biological science orchemistry from an accredited/approved** educational institutionAND complete five years experience including all aspects of theclinical laboratory in an accredited/approved*** laboratory facility.Experience must include Blood Banking (Immunohematology),Chemistry, Hematology, and Microbiology; OR

Route 5: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved**educational institution AND minimum two-year diploma orequivalent in any biological science or chemistry from anaccredited/approved** educational institution AND five yearsexperience including all aspects of the clinical laboratory in anaccredited/approved*** laboratory facility. Experience must includeBlood Banking (Immunohematology), Chemistry, Hematology, andMicrobiology.

* Degrees/Diplomas in Medical Technology include Medical Technology,Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, and BiomedicalLaboratory Science.

** Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry.Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must haveprograms/educational institutions approved by an International AdvisoryBoard appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will bedetermined by transcript evaluation. The baccalaureate degree must beequivalent to a U.S. baccalaureate degree.

*** Laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by agoverning regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalentsystem of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an InternationalAdvisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.

MT(ASCPi) Tecnlogo MdicoInternacional en espaolPara ser elegible para dicha categora de examen, el candidatodeber cumplir con los requisitos de al menos una de lassiguientes rutas:

Ruta 1: Un ttulo universitario, de mnimo 4 aos de duracin, enTecnologa Mdica*, ciencia biolgica, o qumica de una institucineducativa acreditada/aprobada **, Y haber concluido un programade formacin en Laboratorio Mdico**. El programa de formacindebe incluir Banco de Sangre (Inmunohematologa), Qumica,Hematologa, y Microbiologa; O

Ruta 2: Un ttulo universitario, de mnimo 4 aos de duracin, enTecnologa Mdica* de una institucin educativaacreditada/aprobada **, Y poseer tres aos de experiencia,incluyendo todos los aspectos del laboratorio clnico, en unlaboratorio acreditado/aprobado**. Dicha experiencia debe incluirBanco de Sangre (Inmunohematologa), Qumica, Hematologa, yMicrobiologa; O

Ruta 3: Un ttulo universitario, de mnimo 4 aos de duracin, deuna institucin educativa acreditada/aprobada **, Y haberculminado satisfactoriamente un programa de Laboratorio Clnicode una duracin mnima de dos aos**. El programa de formacindebe incluir Banco de Sangre (Inmunohematologa), Qumica,Hematologa, y Microbiologa; O

Ruta 4: Un ttulo universitario, de mnimo 4 aos de duracin, encualquier ciencia biolgica o qumica de una institucin educativaacreditada/aprobada **, Y poseer cinco aos de experiencia,incluyendo todos los aspectos del laboratorio clnico, en unlaboratorio acreditado/aprobado**. Dicha experiencia debe incluirBanco de Sangre (Inmunohematologa), Qumica, Hematologa, yMicrobiologa; O

Clinical Laboratory Experience To fulfill the experience requirement for the InternationalTechnologist in Chemistry examination, you must have clinicallaboratory experience in eight of the fifteen procedures listed:

Carbohydrates

Electrolytes

Enzymes

Heme compounds

Lipids/lipoproteins

Non-protein nitrogen compounds

Proteins

Point-of-care

Blood gases

Quality control program management

Therapeutic drug monitoring

Toxicology

Vitamins/hormones

Electrophoresis

Immunochemistry

CTgyn(ASCPi) InternationalTechnologist in Gynecologic CytologyTo be eligible for this examination category, an applicant mustsatisfy the requirements of at least one of the following routes:

Route 1: Minimum of a 2 year diploma or equivalent from anaccredited/approved* educational institution AND successfulcompletion of an accredited/approved* Cytotechnology program inwhich the program of study incorporates theory and practice ingynecologic cytology; OR

Route 2: Current employment in the field of cytology AND one (1)year of experience in gynecologic cytology immediately prior toapplication in an accredited/approved** laboratory facility ANDsuccessful completion of the national examination in countrieswhere a national registry for Cytotechnology exists; OR

Route 3: CT(IAC) certification.

* Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry.Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must haveprograms/educational institutions approved by an International AdvisoryBoard appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will bedetermined by transcript evaluation.

** Laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by agoverning regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalentsystem of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an InternationalAdvisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.

H(ASCPi) International Technologist inHematologyTo be eligible for this examination category, an applicant mustsatisfy the requirements of the following route:

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Ruta 5: Un ttulo universitario, de mnimo 4 aos de duracin, deuna institucin educativa acreditada/aprobada **, Y poseer undiploma, o equivalente, de una duracin mnima de dos aos encualquier ciencia biolgica o qumica de una institucin educativaacreditada/aprobada**, Y poseer cinco aos de experiencia,habiendo incluido todos los aspectos del laboratorio clnico, en unlaboratorio acreditado/aprobado**. Dicha experiencia debe incluirBanco de Sangre (Inmunohematologa), Qumica, Hematologa, yMicrobiologa.

* Ttulos/Diplomas en Tecnologa Mdica incluyen Tecnologa Mdica, Cienciade Laboratorio Mdico, Ciencia de Laboratorio Clnico y Ciencia deLaboratorio Biomdico. Hacer referencia a los requerimientos acadmicosespecficos para su pas de educacin (http://www.ascp.org/Board-of-Certification/International). Cada pas vara en terminologa y nombre de ttulo.Su ttulo debe ser equivalente un ttulo de los Estados Unidos.

** Acreditado/aprobado por una asociacin o Ministerio regulador. Pases queno cuentan con un sistema prevalente de acreditacin/aprobacin debentener programas/instituciones educativas aprobadas por una Junta deAsesores Internacional elegida por la Junta de Certificacin de la ASCP, oelegibilidad ser determinada mediante una evaluacin curricular. Su ttulodebe ser equivalente a un ttulo de los Estados Unidos.

*** Acreditado por JCI, CAP, ISP 15189 o por una asociacin o Ministerioregulador. Pases que no cuenten con un sistema prevalente de acreditacindeben tener laboratorios aprobados por una Junta de Asesores Internacionalelegida por la Junta de Certificacin de la ASCP.

C(ASCPi) International Technologist inChemistryTo be eligible for this examination category, an applicant mustsatisfy the requirements of at least one of the following routes:

Route 1: MT/MLS(ASCPi) certification, AND a baccalaureatedegree from an accredited/approved* educational institution; ORBaccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educationalinstitution in biological science or chemistry AND one yearacceptable clinical laboratory experience in chemistry in anaccredited/approved** laboratory facility; OR

Route 3: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*educational institution in biological science or chemistry ANDsuccessful completion of a Chemistry training program*; OR

Route 4: Graduate level degree (Masters, Doctorate) in chemistry,or an appropriately related field, from an accredited/approved*educational institution, AND six months acceptable clinicallaboratory experience in chemistry in an accredited/approved**laboratory facility; OR

Route 5: Baccalaureate degree in medical laboratory sciences***from an accredited/approved* educational institution ANDsuccessful completion of a Medical Laboratory training program.*



*** Degrees/Diplomas in Medical Laboratory Sciences include Medical LaboratoryScience, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, and BiomedicalLaboratory Science.

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degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution; OR

Route 2: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*educational institution with a major in biological sciences orchemistry, AND one year acceptable clinical laboratory experiencein hematology in an accredited/approved** laboratory facility; OR

Route 3: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*educational institution in biological sciences or chemistry, ANDsuccessful completion of a Hematology training program*; OR

Route 4: Graduate level degree (Master's, Doctorate) in biology,chemistry, or an appropriately related field, from anaccredited/approved* educational institution, AND six monthsacceptable clinical laboratory experience in Hematology in anaccredited/approved** laboratory facility; OR

Route 5: Baccalaureate degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences***from an accredited/approved* educational institution, ANDsuccessful completion of a Medial Laboratory training program.



*** Degrees/Diplomas in Medical Laboratory Sciences include Medical LaboratoryScience, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, and BiomedicalLaboratory Science.

Clinical Laboratory Experience To fulfill the experience requirement for the InternationalTechnologist in Hematology examination, you must have clinicallaboratory experience in all of the following procedures:

Blood smear, evaluation and differential

Complete blood count

Routine coagulation tests (e.g., PT, APTT, D-dimer)

Quality control: performance and evaluation

Experience is also required in two of the three procedures listed:

Instrument maintenance

Miscellaneous tests (e.g., ESR, sickle screen, manual cell countand reticulocyte)

Other coagulation tests (e.g., fibrinogen, factor assays,hypercoaguability)

M(ASCPi) International Technologistin MicrobiologyTo be eligible for this examination category, an applicant mustsatisfy the requirements of at least one of the following routes:

Route 1: MT/MLS(ASCPi) certification, AND a baccalaureatedegree from an accredited/approved* educational institution; OR

Route 2: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*educational institution in biological science or chemistry AND oneyear acceptable clinical laboratory experience in microbiology in anaccredited/approved** laboratory facility.; OR


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Route 3: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*educational institution in biological science, chemistry or medicalsciences, AND successful completion of a Microbiology program;OR

Route 4: Graduate level degree (Masters, Doctorate) inmicrobiology, or an appropriately related field, from anaccredited/approved* educational institution, AND six monthsacceptable clinical laboratory experience in Microbiology in anaccredited/approved** laboratory facility; OR

Route 5: Baccalaureate degree in medical laboratory science***from an accredited/approved* educational institution ANDsuccessful completion of a Medical Laboratory training program*.

* CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; AND/ORCAP, AABB, Joint Commission accreditation; ORJCI accreditation; ORAccreditation under ISO 15189

** A training documentation form is required (www.ascp.org). This form must becompleted by the program director and attached to a Letter of Authenticity,printed on original letterhead, state that the training documentation form wascompleted by the program director and include the date and signature of theprogram director verifying the accuracy of the information on the form.

Clinical Laboratory Experience To fulfill the experience requirements for the InternationalTechnologist in Microbiology examination, you must haveexperience in three of six of the following areas:

Bacteriology

Molecular Microbiology

Mycobacteriology

Mycology

Parasitology

Virology

MB(ASCPi) International Technologistin Molecular BiologyTo be eligible for this examination category, an applicant mustsatisfy the requirements of at least one of the following routes:

Route 1: ASCPi certified as a technologist (MT/MLS, CTgyn, H)AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved**educational institution; OR

Route 2: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved**educational institution AND successful completion of anaccredited/approved** diagnostic molecular science program.Academic education or molecular science program must includecourses in biological science and chemistry; educational institution;OR

Route 3: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved**educational institution AND successful completion of a minimumtwo-year Medical Laboratory program**. The training programmust include blood Banking (immunohematology), chemistry,hematology, and microbiology; OR

Route 4: Baccalaureate degree in any biological science orchemistry from an accredited/approved** educational institutionAND one year acceptable experience (clinical, veterinary, industry

or research) in a molecular biology laboratory* in anaccredited/approved*** laboratory; OR

Route 5: Graduate level degree (Masters, Doctorate) in anybiological science or chemistry from an accredited/approved**educational institution AND six months acceptable experience(clinical, veterinary, industry, or research) in a molecular biologylaboratory* in an accredited/approved*** laboratory.

* A molecular biology laboratory is defined as one capable of providingindividuals with knowledge and practical experience in all aspects of molecularanalysis including, but not limited to, recombinant DNA technologies,polymerase chain reaction, and hybridization techniques.

** Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry.Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must haveprograms/educational institutions approved by an International AdvisoryBoard appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will bedetermined by transcript evaluation. The baccalaureate degree must beequivalent to a U.S. baccalaureate degree.

*** Laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, ISO 15189 or authorized by a governingregulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system ofaccreditation must have laboratories approved by an International AdvisoryBoard appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.

Clinical Laboratory Experience To fulfill the experience requirement for the InternationalTechnologist in Molecular Biology examination, you must havelaboratory experience in one of the following areas:

Genetics/Genomics (i.e., mutations, inherited gene disorders,pharmocogenomics)

Hematology/Oncology (i.e., hematologic lymphoidneoplasms/neoplasia)

Histocompatibility (i.e., DNA-based tissue typing)

Infectious Disease (i.e., molecular microbiology, molecularorganism typing)

Molecular Identity Testing (i.e., bone marrow engraftment,paternity, forensic)

Solid Tumors (i.e., tumor gene markers)

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Examination Eligibility RequirementsINTERNATIONAL SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION

SC(ASCPi) International Specialist inChemistryTo be eligible for this examination category, an applicant mustsatisfy the requirements of at least one of the following routes:

Route 1: MT/MLS(ASCPi) certification or C(ASCPi) certification,AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*educational institution, AND three years of acceptable clinicallaboratory experience in chemistry in an accredited/approved**laboratory facility. These three years of experience must beacquired post baccalaureate degree; OR

Route 2: Graduate level degree (Masters, Doctorate) in chemistry,biology, immunology, microbiology, medical laboratory sciences***,or an appropriately related field, from an accredited/approved*educational institution, AND three years acceptable clinicallaboratory experience in chemistry in an accredited/approved**laboratory facility. These three years of experience must beacquired post baccalaureate degree; OR

Route 3: Doctorate in chemistry, biology, immunology,microbiology, medical laboratory sciences***, or an appropriatelyrelated field, from an accredited/approved* educational institution,AND two years of acceptable clinical laboratory experience inchemistry in an accredited/approved** laboratory facility. Thesetwo years of experience must be acquired post baccalaureatedegree; acquired post baccalaureate degree; OR

Route 4: MT/MLS(ASCPi) certification, AND a doctorate inchemistry, biology, immunology, microbiology, medical laboratorysciences***, or an appropriately related field, from anaccredited/approved* educational institution, AND two yearslaboratory experience in chemistry (e.g., clinical, research) in anaccredited/approved** laboratory facility.



*** Degrees/Diplomas in Medical Laboratory Sciences include MedicalLaboratory Science, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, andBiomedical Laboratory Science.

Clinical Laboratory Experience To fulfill the experience requirement for the International Specialistin Chemistry examination, you must have clinical laboratoryexperience in eight of the fifteen procedures listed:

Blood gases

Carbohydrates

Electrolytes

Electrophoresis

Enzymes

Heme compounds

Hormones/vitamins

Immunochemistry

Lipids/lipoproteins

Non-protein nitrogen compounds

Proteins

Therapeutic drug monitoring

Toxicology

Point-of-care

Chromatography

Experience is also required in two of the six procedures listed:

Test development/validation

Procurement of laboratory equipment

Quality management

Regulatory compliance

Supervisory experience

Teaching

SH(ASCPi) International Specialist inHematologyTo be eligible for this examination category, an applicant mustsatisfy the requirements of at least one of the following routes:

Route 1: MT/MLS(ASCPi) certification or H(ASCPi) certification,AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*educational institution, AND three years of acceptable clinicallaboratory experience in hematology in an accredited/approved**laboratory facility. These three years of experience must beacquired post baccalaureate degree; OR

Route 2: Graduate level degree (Masters, Doctorate) in chemistry,biology, immunology, microbiology, medical laboratory sciences***,or an appropriately related field, from an accredited/approved*educational institution, AND three years acceptable clinicallaboratory experience in hematology in an accredited/approved**laboratory facility. These three years of experience must beacquired post baccalaureate degree; OR

Route 3: Doctorate in chemistry, biology, immunology,microbiology, medical laboratory sciences***, or an appropriatelyrelated field, from an accredited/approved* educational institution,AND two years of acceptable clinical laboratory experience inhematology in an accredited/approved** laboratory facility. Thesetwo years of experience must be acquired post baccalaureatedegree; OR

Route 4: MT/MLS(ASCPi) certification, AND a doctorate inchemistry, biology, immunology, microbiology, medical laboratorysciences, or an appropriately related field, from anaccredited/approved* educational institution, AND two yearslaboratory experience in hematology (e.g., clinical, research) in anaccredited/approved** laboratory facility.Applicants with training inthe United States must apply through United States PBT(ASCP)eligibility routes.



*** Degrees/Diplomas in Medical Laboratory Sciences include MedicalLaboratory Science, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, andBiomedical Laboratory Science.

Clinical Laboratory Experience To fulfill the experience requirement for the Specialist inHematology examination, you must have clinical laboratoryexperience in all of the following procedures:

Blood smear, evaluation and differential

Complete blood count

Instrument maintenance

Miscellaneous tests (e.g., ESR, sickle screen, manual cell count,reticulocyte)

Quality control: performance and evaluation

Routine coagulation tests (e.g., PT, APTT, and D-dimer)

Other coagulation tests (e.g., fibrinogen, factor assays)

Experience in performing, supervising, or teaching five of thetwelve procedures listed is also required:

Advanced coagulation (e.g., inhibitor assays, hypercoaguability)

Body Fluid evaluation

Bone marrow prep or evaluation

Budgeting/inventory control/purchasing

Cytochemical stains

Flow cytometry

Hemoglobinopathy evaluation

Method evaluation

Personnel management

Platelet function studies

PT/PTT mixing studies

QA/QI

SM(ASCPi) International Specialist inMicrobiologyTo be eligible for this examination category, an applicant mustsatisfy the requirements of at least one of the following routes:

Route 1: MT/MLS(ASCPi) certification or M(ASCPi) certification,AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*educational institution, AND three years of acceptable clinicallaboratory experience in microbiology in an accredited/approved**laboratory facility. These three years of experience must beacquired post baccalaureate degree; OR

Route 2: Graduate level degree (Masters, Doctorate) in chemistry,biology, immunology, microbiology, clinical laboratory sciences, oran appropriately related field, from an accredited/approved*educational institution, AND three years acceptable clinicallaboratory experience in microbiology in an accredited/approved**laboratory facility. These three years of experience must beacquired post baccalaureate degree; OR

Route 3: MT/MLS(ASCPi) certification, AND a doctorate inchemistry, biology, immunology, microbiology, clinical laboratorysciences, or an appropriately related field, from anaccredited/approved* educational institution, AND two yearslaboratory experience in microbiology (e.g., clinical, research) in anaccredited/approved** laboratory facility.

* Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry.Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must haveprograms/educational institutions approved by an International AdvisoryBoard appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will bedetermined by transcript evaluation. The baccalaureate degree must beequivalent to a U.S. baccalaureate degree.


Clinical Laboratory Experience To fulfill the experience requirement for the International Specialistin Microbiology examination, you must have experience in four ofsix of the following areas:

Bacteriology

Molecular Microbiology

Mycobacteriology

Mycology

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International QualificationThe ASCP also offers an International Qualification in LaboratoryOperations (QLO). This qualification is limited to those individualswho are from select PEPFAR countries and are not eligible forASCPi (see Appendix E, page 23).

After meeting the specific eligibility requirements, individualscomplete a 50-item online examination that is time-limited. Theexamination will test your fundamental knowledge in Chemistry,CD4, Haematology, and Laboratory Operations. You earn acredential that demonstrates your knowledge in these importantareas of medical laboratory science and your commitment topromoting public health and patient safety in your country.

International Qualification ProcessStep 1 Determine your eligibility.

Step 2 Gather your education documentation. Applicant will needto prove his/her education by providing documentation ofcompletion of a workshop or experience.

Step 3 Apply for Qualification by completing and submitting the application form, along with all the documentationgathered in Step 2apply by mail or email.

Step 4 Schedule your examination. Once your eligibilitydocumen ta tion has been approved by BOC, you willreceive an admission letter to the examination within a 60-day time period.

Step 5 Access the testing site and take the test.

Step 6 Watch for your results and certificate. Youll receive yourexamination scores along with your certificate within twenty(20) business days of your examination date.

(QLO) International Qualification inLaboratory Operations To be eligible for this Qualification, an applicant must be from aselect PEPFAR country (see Appendix E, page 18), and satisfy therequirements of at least one of the following routes:

Route 1: Completion of a CDC/MOH sponsored medicallaboratory training workshop (e.g.; ASCP, CLSI, APHL, ASM);OR

Route 2: Minimum of one year experience in a medicallaboratory within the last three years. Experience must bedocumented by a supervisor.

Maximum number of examination attempts: You are permitted totake the QLO examination a total of three times under one route. Ifyou are unsuccessful after three attempts, you are ineligible forfurther examination under the same route.

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12If a transcript evaluation is required, please submit an original orphotocopy of a transcript evaluation completed by an approvedevaluation agency listed in Appendix D, page 22. Only evaluationsfrom these listed agencies will be accepted. Contact the agencydirectly for information on obtaining an evaluation verifying U.S.degree equivalency and a subject breakdown.

Send your transcript evaluation via one of the following:

Email: [email protected] Fax: +1 312.541.4845 Mail: ASCP International, 33 W. Monroe St. Suite 1600,

Chicago, IL 60603-5617 USA

Verification of Work Experience (if required) Work Experience Documentation Forms Documenting ClinicalLaboratory Experience

If required for the route under which you are applying, clinicallaboratory experience must be completed and documentedbefore you will be determined eligible for examination.

Experience must be completed at a laboratory accredited/approvedby JCI, CAP, ISO 15189, or authorized by a governing regula toryassociation or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system ofaccreditation must have laboratories approved by an InternationalAdvisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.

Documentation Required Eligibility to take a certification examination is established by:

Meeting the stated minimum requirements for the particularcategory of certification (pages 4 11)

Submission of the appropriate online application

Payment of the appropriate application fee

Submission of all appropriate documentation including officialtranscripts and/or transcript evaluations when required,indicating the appropriate degree.

All eligible education, clinical laboratory training and clinicallaboratory work experience must be completed outside theUnited States, outlying U.S. territories, and Canada.

Before your examination eligibility can be determined, you mustsubmit the appropriate documents verifying that you meet thecurrent ASCP Board of Certification requirements.

Verification of Academic Education Visit www.ascp.org/international for country specific information onverification of academic information. Certain countries' programsdo not require transcript evaluations.

Official Documents Required

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To document your clinical laboratory experience (if required):

Step 1 Download the work experience documentation formcorresponding to your eligibility route online.

Step 2 Work experience documentation forms must be completedby laboratory management or your employer, (as defined inthe eligibility requirements) and attached to a letter ofauthenticity signed by this individual verifying the authenticityof the form. This letter must be printed on original letterheadand state that the work experience documentation formwas completed by the by laboratory management or youremployer, with the date and signature. Work experiencedocumentation forms will be audited to verify authenticity. Tosee a sample Letter of Authenticity, please see Appendix A,page 19.

Step 3 Work experience documentation forms and Letters ofAuthenticity should be sent immediately after completionof the online application via mail, fax, or email to:



Verification of Training Programs (if required)Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approvalmust have programs/educational institutions approved by anAdvisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, oreligibility will be determined by transcript evaluation.

Step 1 Download the training program documentation formcorresponding to your eligibility route online.

Step 2 Training program documentation forms must becompleted by your program director (as defined in theeligibility requirements) and attached to a letter ofauthenticity signed by this individual verifying theauthenticity of the form. This letter must be printed onoriginal letterhead and state that the training programdocumentation form was completed by the programdirector, with the date and signature. Training programdocumentation forms will be audited to verify authenticity.To see a sample Letter of Authenticity, please seeAppendix B, page 20.

Step 3 Training program documentation forms and Letters ofAuthenticity should be sent immediately after completionof the online application via mail, fax, or email to:



ASCP/ASCPi Certified Applicants Although you may be certified in another category, you must resub -mit all required documentation necessary to establish your eligibilityfor the current examination category. Official transcripts/transcriptevaluations must be submitted each time you apply for a newexamination category.

Completing the Application Form ASCP BOARD OF CERTIFICATION

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14Payments for Online ApplicationsIndividuals submitting online applications for international certificationexaminations may complete the payment process by credit card,PayPal or by mail wtih a check or money order. If you are unable tosubmit your application fee online with a credit card or PayPal, payby mail instructions will be available upon the completion of the onlineapplication process.

For Multiple Application Fees: If multiple applications are being sent with one check, [email protected] for mailing instructions.

Mailing address for Correspondence or other requireddocumentation:

ASCP Board of Certification33 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1600Chicago, IL 60603-5617 USA

OR

E-Mail: [email protected]

Change of Email Address, MailingAddress and/or Name ChangeEmail Address Change: All notifications from the ASCP Board ofCertification are delivered via email. It is your responsibility to keepyour email address current. To update your email address go towww.ascp.org/login and click on Profiles and Settings. Failure tokeep the Board of Certification informed of your current emailaddress will result in non-receipt of important information.

Mailing Address Change: It is your responsibility to keep your

mailing address current. To update your mailing address go towww.ascp.org/login and click on Profiles and Settings. A validmailing address must be provided prior to the examination in orderto receive your certificate at the correct address. If current addressis not valid at the time of examination, it will be your responsibilityto order and pay for a replacement certificate if necessary.

Name Change: Name changes must be accompanied by a photocopy of official documentation (i.e., marriage license or court order)and sent via the following:

Online: To submit a name change request online, click onwww.ascp.org/bocfeedback, select the topic ChangeName/Contact Information and the subject Name Change. Youwill be prompted to login. The name change screen allows youto upload your document(s). Or via email [email protected]

By Mail: You can print a cover sheet and mail your documents to:

ASCP Board of Certification33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1600Chicago, IL 60603Attn: Name Change

Please allow 7-10 business days for processing name changes.You will be notified when your name change request has beenprocessed.

Name and/or address changes may not be made at the testcenter. Name changes or name corrections received in the ASCPBoard of Certification office after the day you take the examinationwill not be reflected on your certificate. A fee will be charged if yourequest a new certificate.

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Application Processing ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF APPL ICAT ION

Online applications paid by credit card will be acknowledged withinone business day. Online applications paid by mail will beacknowledged within six weeks of the date payment was mailed.

Do not contact the Board of Certification office regarding receipt ofyour application payment submitted by mail until thirty (30) daysfollowing submission to allow for postal delays.

If you do not receive an acknowledgement within six weeks fromthe date you submitted your application, please notify our office bye-mail: [email protected].

Review of Documents In order to determine your eligibility for examination, all requireddocumentation must be submitted to our office within forty-five(45) days of submission of your application or you will bedetermined ineligible for examination. You will be notified within sixweeks of receipt of your application if any documentation ismissing.

Application StatusWhen the status of your examination application changes (i.e., isdetermined deficient, ineligible, eligible, etc.) you will receive anotification sent to the email you provided on your applicationinforming you to login to your ASCP account for specificinformation/details regarding the status of your application. Allnotifications regarding the status of your application (fromsubmision to examination results) are accessed by logginginto your ASCP account.

To access your account:

1. Go to www.ascp.org/login

2. Login using your ASCP Customer User ID (8 digitnumber) & Password (for login assistance contact ASCPCustomer 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 currentstatus of your application

All notifications from the ASCP Board of Certification informing anapplicant to login to their account to view important informationregarding the status of their application are sent via email. It isyour responsibility to keep your email address current. Updatethe email address in your record by logging on to the ASCPwebsite and clicking on Profiles & Settings. Failure to keep theASCP Board of Certification informed of your current emailaddress will result in the non-receipt of important information andnotifications regarding your application, scheduling the examinationand receipt of scores.

Determination of Eligibility Upon review of all required documentation, you will be notified ofyour eligibility status. If you are determined eligible for examination,you will receive an email notification to access your admissionletter with instructions for scheduling an appointment to take theexamination within the three-month period following the date ofthis letter. All ASCP Board of Certification examinations areadministered by computer at Pearson Professional Centers. Thesecenters are listed in Appendix C, page 21. You may schedule anappointment at the test center of your choice.

Ineligibility If you are not determined eligible for examination, you will receivean email notification to access your eligibility status online. Yourapplication will remain on file for three years. Reapplicationinformation is provided on page 16.

Application fees are nonrefundable. Be sure you meet the eligibilityrequirements as stated and are able to provide the appropriatedocumentation before submitting your application form and fee.

Study MaterialsStudy materials and recommended reading lists are available toprepare for examination. Visit the ASCP website atwww.ascp.org/international for details.


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Scheduling Your Appointment When you receive your admission notification email, verify allinformation for accuracy.* You may schedule an appointment totake the examina tion at your convenience within the chosen three-month period. (Refer to Appendix C, page 21 for a list of PearsonProfessional Centers.)

* Note: If you appear at the test center without a valid ID with photo OR the firstand last names do not match, you will not be permitted to take theexamination and you will be required to reapply with a full fee for anotherexamination period.

It is strongly recommended that you contact Pearson registrationas early as possible to make your appointment within the three-month examination period. After you have made yourappointment, a confirmation letter will be emailed to you. Theconfirmation letter is not required to sit for the examination.

You must take the examination within the three-month examinationperiod indicated on your admission notification.

Application fees are not transferable to another three-monthperiod nor are they refundable.

Applicants are solely responsible for making and keeping theirscheduled examination appointment date. To verify yourappointment, call Pearson registration.

Rescheduling Appointments If you wish to reschedule your testing appointment, within the three-month period, you must contact Pearson Registration at least one fullbusiness day (24 hours) prior to the date and time of the test toreschedule another date within the same three-month period. TheTest Cancellation and Change Deadlines for a Scheduled Test areshown below.

Scheduling changes must be made and confirmed by direct contactwith Pearson Registration. Leaving a message on voice mail or on arecorder is not sufficient to reschedule your appointment.

If you have successfully rescheduled your test date online, you willreceive a confirmation email from Pearson Vue within 24 hours. Ifyou do not receive an email, you have not successfully rescheduled.

If you call within 24 hours (one full business day) of your appointment,you will not be permitted to reschedule. If you do not appear at yourscheduled appointment, you will be considered a no show. You willnot receive any refund of your application fee nor can it betransferred to another examination period. A full fee will be required toreapply for another three-month period.

Cancellation PolicyYou will not receive any refund of your application fee nor can it betransferred to another examination period if you do not make anappointment within the three-month examination period, if youcancel your application OR if you do not appear for yourscheduled appointment. A full fee will be required to reschedulethe examination.

Reapplying for Examination If you cancel, do not appear, miss your scheduled appointmentdate, or are determined ineligible, you must complete an onlineapplication and submit a full application fee to reapply forexamination. You must logon to your existing online account. Youdo not need to resubmit your documentation if you reapply withinthe period your eligibility is valid.

Test Day Last Cancel/Change Day (at least 24 hours before time of appointment)

Monday Friday of the preceding week

Tuesday Monday of the same week

Wednesday Tuesday of the same week

Thursday Wednesday of the same week

Friday Thursday of the same week

Saturday Friday of the same week

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You must report to the test center 30 minutes prior to your sched -uled time. Upon check-in Pearson VUE will collect your signature,photographic image, and fingerprint/palm vein image. This is astandard procedure at all Pearson Professional Centers. You willbe given a checklist of rules to read. Another fingerprint/palm veinimage will be taken before you are seated in the examination roomand if you leave the room at any time during your examination.

Electronic DevicesOnly nonprogrammable calculators may be brought to the testcenter. Writing material for calculations will be provided for you bythe test center. Cell phones will not be permitted in theexamination room.

Reference MaterialsDo not bring reference books, notes, or other study materials to thetest location. If the test proctor determines that you have engaged ininappropriate conduct during the examination (such as giving orobtaining unauthorized information or aid; looking at notes/reference/books/study guides), your examination session will be terminated andyou will be unable to complete your examina tion. You will need toappeal to the Board of Certification. The Board will review your caseand determine the appropriate course of action.

Taking the Test At the beginning of the examination, you must verify that your nameand examination category are correct as shown on the computerscreen. Next, the directions for entering responses will appear. Youshould read these directions carefully before beginning the test.

The examinations in all categories consist of multiple choicequestions, presented one at a time on the computer screen. Visualmaterial such as graphs or photographs, appear on the computerscreen with the question. You answer each question by pressing theletter key (A, B, C, or D) corresponding to the letter of the responseyou select. You may also use the computer mouse to choose andrecord your answers. Responses may be changed as many timesas you wish by pressing the key for a different response number orby using the mouse. When you are satisfied with the response,press the ENTER key or click the NEXT key to record it. The nextquestion will then appear.

You must answer each question to the best of your ability when it ispresented. However, at the end of the test, you may review some or all of your responses and change them if you wish.

When you have completed reviewing the exam, you will use theEND EXAM (E) button on the screen. A message will appear on thescreen, asking you to verify that you wish to exit the examination. Ifyou respond using the YES button, your test will be complete.

Board of Certification Examinations Computer Adaptive Testing The ASCP Board of Certification uses computer adaptive testing(CAT), which is criteria referenced for all certification examinations.This means that an examinees score on the exam is not influ encedby the scores of other examinees who take the exam. With CAT,when a person answers a question correctly, the next test questionhas a slightly higher level of difficulty. The difficulty level of the ques -tions presented to the examinee continues to increase until a questionis answered incorrectly. Then a slightly easier question is presented. Inthis way the test is tailored to the individuals ability level.

Each question in the test bank is calibrated for level of difficulty, andis assigned a content area that matches with the subtest area ofthe content outline for a particular examination. The weight (value)given to each question is determined by the level of difficulty.Therefore, the examinee must answer enough difficult questions toachieve a score above the pass point. To pass the certificationexamination, the examinees scores must exceed the minimumpass score, previously established by the examination committee.

The examinations (with the exception of the PBT and CTgyn) arescheduled for 2 hours and 30 minutes with 100 questions. ThePBT examination is scheduled for 2 hours with 80 questions. TheCTgyn is scheduled for 1 1/2 hours with 50 questions.

Your preliminary test results (pass/fail) will appear on the computerscreen. Examination scores will be emailed within twenty (20)business days after the examination administration, provided allrequired documents have been received. Examination resultscannot be released by telephone to anyone.

Your official score report will indicate pass or fail status and thescaled score on the total examination. A scaled score ismathematically derived from the raw score (number of correctlyanswered questions). Because each examinee has taken a differentform of the examination, scaled scores are used so that tests may becompared on the same scale. The minimum passing score is 400.The highest attainable score is 999.

If you were unsuccessful in passing the examination, your scaledscores on each of the subtests will be indicated on this report aswell. These subtest scores cannot be calculated to obtain your totalscore. These scores are provided as a means of demonstrating yourareas of strengths and weaknesses in comparison to the minimumpass score.

What to Bring to the Examination Center Two forms of valid identification (ID), one primary ID with a photoand signature and one secondary ID with a signature.

Your name, as it appears on the Admission Letter, must matchyour name as it appears on your two forms of identification. Ifthe names do not match, you will not be permitted to take theexamination and you will be required to reapply with a full feefor another examination period.

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Emailing of Examination Score Notification to review your examination scores post login will beemailed to you two business days after you have taken theexamination provided all official transcripts verifying the appropriatedegree have been received.

Note: Examination results cannot be released by telephone to anyone.

Information on how to reapply for certification examination will beprovided with your examination score. DO NOT submit a newapplication fee to retake the test prior to receiving yourexamination score. You may not retest for the same certificationexamination within the same three month examination period.

Release of Scores Successful International Certificant names will be published in theInternational Certification Report. If you do not wish for your nameto be published, please email [email protected] no laterthan ten (10) days before your examination.

Watch for Your Certificate Youll receive your certificate approximately four to six weeks afteryour examination date. This certificate is valid for three years. Youllalso receive a booklet of information about CertificationMaintenance Program (CMP) and the requirements for maintainingyour certification.

Request for Examination ScoresSubmitted to a Third Party A Third Party Verification Request link will be made available on theonline examinee score report providing instruction for requestingverification of certification to be submitted to a third party, such asState licensing board or employer. Third party verification requestsmay also be made by going to this link www.ascp.org/verification.Do not place a third party verification request until successfulcompletion of the examination and receipt of your score report.There is a $15 service fee (payable by credit card) associated withrequesting a third party verification.

Verification of Computer ExaminationResults If you wish to question your computer examination results, youmust notify our office in writing within thirty (30) days from the dateof receipt of scores. A $25.00 fee is required. The check or moneyorder must be enclosed with your request. The ASCP Board ofCertification does not release or disclose the content or answers

for specific test items. Incorrect responses will not be reportedwhen requesting a review.

Re-examination If you are unsuccessful in passing the examination, information onre-testing will be enclosed with your examination scores. DO NOTsubmit an application fee to retake the examination until youreceive your examination scores by email. You may not reapply toretest within the same three month period.

Maximum Number of ExaminationAttempts You are permitted to take the certification examination in any oneparticular category a total of five times under one route. If you areunsuccessful after five attempts, you are ineligible for furtherexamination in that category under the same route. For the QLO,you are permitted to take the examination a total of three timesunder one route.

CertificationExpirationCertification Expiration Individuals certified beginning January 1, 2012, will be required toparticipate in the Certification Maintenance Program. Individualscertified prior to January 1, 2012 will not be required to completethe Certification Maintenance Program (CMP) to maintain theircertification.

Revocation of Certification Certification, if granted, may be revoked at any time and theapplicant may be barred from admission to take future certificationexaminations if it is established that the information contained in, orsupplied in support of, an application for examination is inaccurate inany material respect, if the applicant engages in any inappropriateconduct during the examination (such as giving or obtainingunauthorized information or aid) or if the applicant misrepresents ormisuses the applicants certification status at any time.

Certification Maintenance Program (CMP)For the complete CMP process go to: www.ascp.org/certification.

Examination Results

Appendix ALETTER OF AUTHENTICITY TO ACCOMPANYALL ASCPi WORK EXPERIENCE DOCUMENTATION FORMS

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Appendix BLETTER OF AUTHENTICITY TO ACCOMPANYALL ASCPi TRAINING DOCUMENTATION FORMS

American SamoaPago Pago

ArgentinaBuenos Aires

ArmeniaYerevan

AustraliaMelbourneSydney

AustriaVienna

Azerbaijan Baku

BangladeshDhaka

BelgiumBrussels

BoliviaLa Paz

BrazilBrasiliaCuritibaRio de JaneiroSao Paulo

BulgariaSofia

Chile Santiago

ChinaBeijingGuangzhouShanghai

Colombia Bogota

Denmark Hvidovre

Dominican RepublicSanto Domingo

Ecuador Quito

Egypt Cairo

El SalvadorSan Salvador

Ethiopia Addis Ababa

Finland Helsinki

FranceMontreuil

GermanyBerlinDsseldorfFrankfurtHamburg

GreeceAthensThessaloniki

Guam Tamuning

Guatemala Guatemala

Honduras Tegucigalpa

Hong KongHong Kong

HungaryBudapest

IcelandReykjavik

IndiaBangaloreChennaiDelhi/New DelhiHyderabad Mumbai

Indonesia Jakarta Pusat

IrelandDublin

Israel Ramat Gan

ItalyMilanRome

JamaicaKingstonSt. James

JapanChiyoda-kuFukuoka-shiOsaka-shi

JordanAmman

KazakhstanAlmaty

KenyaNairobi

Korea, SouthBusanSeoul

Kuwait Sharq

KyrgyzstanBishkek

LatviaRiga

LebanonBeirut Zalka Metn

LithuaniaVilnius

MacedoniaSkopje

MalaysiaBayan Lepas Petaling Jaya, Selangor

MexicoMexico City

MoldovaChisinau

MongoliaUlaanbaatar

MoroccoRabat

NepalLalitpur

NetherlandsAmsterdam Utrecht

NigeriaLagos

Northern Mariana IslandsSaipan

NorwayDrammen

OmanMuscat

PakistanKarachiLahore Rawalpindi

Palestinian TerritoryGaza

PanamaPanama

ParaguayAsuncion

PeruLima

PhilippinesCebu CityManila

PolandWarsaw

Portugal Lisboa Porto

Puerto RicoSan Juan

QatarDoha

Bucharest Romania

Russian FederationMoscowNovosibirskSt. Petersburg

Saudi ArabiaDammam, East ProvinceRiyadh

SenegalDakar

SingaporeSingapore

South AfricaSandton

SpainBarcelonaMadridSevilla

Sri LankaColombo

SwedenGothenburg

SwitzerlandLausanne Zurich

TaiwanKaohsiungTaichungTaipei

TanzaniaDar Es Salaam

ThailandBangkok

Trinidad and TobagoSan Fernando

TurkeyIstanbul

Uganda Kampala

Ukraine Kiev

United Arab EmiratesAbu DhabiDubai

United KingdomLondon

UruguayMontevideo

VenezuelaCaracas

VietnamHo Chi Minh

Virgin Islands, U.S.St. Thomas

YemenSanaa

ZambiaLusaka

Information on this page is subjectto change without notice.

(All sites are subject to change) For the most current listing of test centers, visit www.pearsonvue.com/ascp.

Appendix C PEARSON PROFESSIONAL CENTERS

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AACRAOOffice of International Education ServicesOne Dupont Circle, NW, Suite #520Washington, DC 20036-1110202-293-9161202-872-8857 FAX

International Evaluation Service Center for Applied Research,Evaluation & Education, Inc.P O Box 18358Long Beach, CA 92817714-237-9272714-237-9279 FAXEmail: [email protected]

Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.P O Box 92970Milwaukee, WI 53202414-289-3400414-289-3411 FAXEmail: [email protected]: www.ece.org

Educational PerspectivesP O Box 618056Chicago, IL 60661-8056312-421-9300312-421-9353 FAXEmail: [email protected]: www.edperspective.org

Education Evaluators International, Inc.P O Box 751169Forest Hills, NY 11375401-521-5340718-425-9929 FAXWebsite: www.educei.com

Foreign Academic Credentials Services, Inc.P O Box 400Glen Carbon, IL 62034618-288-1661618-288-1691 FAXEmail: [email protected]: www.facsusa.com

Foreign Credentials Service of America1910 Justin LaneAustin, TX 78757-2411512-459-8428512-459-4565 FAXEmail: [email protected]: www.fcsa.biz

Foundation for International Services, Inc.505 5th Avenue South, Suite 101Edmonds, WA 98020425-248-2255425-248-2262 FAXEmail: [email protected]: www.fis-web.com

Globe Language Services305 Broadway Ste 401New York, NY 10007212-227-1994 212-693-1489 FAXEmail: [email protected]: www.globelanguage.com

International Consultants of Delaware, Inc.3600 Market St, Suite 450Philadelphia, PA 19104-2651215-243-5858215-349-0026 FAXEmail: [email protected]

International Education Evaluations, Inc.7900 Matthews Mint Hill RdSuite 300Charlotte, NC 28227704-545-2485704-545-2484 FAXEmail: [email protected]

International Education Research Foundation, Inc.P O Box 3665Culver City, CA 90231-3665310-258-9451310-342-7086 FAXEmail: [email protected]: www.ierf.org

Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.International Education Consultants7101 SW 102nd AveMiami, FL 33173305-273-1616305-273-1338 FAXEmail: [email protected]: www.jsilny.com

World Education Services, Inc.Main OfficeP O Box 5087Bowling Green StationNew York, NY 10274212-966-6311212-739-6100 FAXEmail: [email protected]: www.wes.org

Midwest OfficeP O Box 11623Chicago, IL 60611-0623312-222-0882312-222-1217 FAXEmail: [email protected]: www.wes.org

A foreign transcript evaluation with a course by course evaluation isrequired.

Information on this page is subject to change without notice. For themost current information, visit the ASCP web site at www.ascp.org.

Appendix DACCEPTABLE EVALUATION AGENCIES FOR FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS

Appendix E SELECT PEPFAR COUNTRIESAFRICAAngolaBeninBotswanaBurkina FasoBurundiCameroonCape VerdeCentral African RepChadCongoCote d' Ivoire (Ivory Coast)Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire)DjiboutiEquatorial GuineaEritreaEthiopiaGabonGambiaGhanaGuineaGuinea BissauKenyaLesothoLiberia

MadagascarMalawiMaliMauritaniaMauritiusNamibiaNigerNigeriaReunionRwandaSo Tom and PrincipeSenegalSeychellesSierra LeoneSomaliaSouth AfricaSudanSwazilandTanzaniaTogoUgandaZambiaZanzibarZimbabwe

CENTRAL ASIAArmeniaAzerbaijanGeorgiaKazakhstanKyrgyzstanMongoliaTajikistanTurkmenistanUzbekistan

EUROPEUkraine

LATIN AMERICAGuyanaHaiti

SOUTH ASIACambodiaVietnam

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ASCP Board of Certification33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1600Chicago, IL 60603 USA+1 [email protected]

General Certification

International Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS(ASCPi)

Tecnlogo Mdico Internacional en espaol, MT(ASCPi)

International Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT(ASCPi)

Categorical Certification

International Histotechnologist, HTL(ASCPi)

International Phlebotomy Technician, PBT(ASCPi)

International Technologist in Chemistry, C(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 Chemistry, SC(ASCPi)

International Specialist in Hematology, SH(ASCPi)

International Specialist in Microbiology, SM(ASCPi)

ASCP Board of Certification Examinations

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