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The document outlines the international certification process for medical laboratory professionals administered by the ASCP Board of Certification. It discusses eligibility requirements, required documents, applying and paying for the exam, scheduling the exam, taking the computer-based exam which includes 100 multiple choice questions over 2.5 hours, exam results, and requirements to maintain certification every 3 years.

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ASCPi Application

The document outlines the international certification process for medical laboratory professionals administered by the ASCP Board of Certification. It discusses eligibility requirements, required documents, applying and paying for the exam, scheduling the exam, taking the computer-based exam which includes 100 multiple choice questions over 2.5 hours, exam results, and requirements to maintain certification every 3 years.

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INTERNATIONAL PROCEDURES FOR

EXAMINATION AND CERTIFICATION


(2016)
JASMIN K. TOOR, RMT, MLS(ASCPI)
THE ASCP BOARD OF CERTIFICATION
 INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION PROCESS
 OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
 COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM
 FEES
 PROCESSING YOUR APPLICATION
 SCHEDULING YOUR EXAM
 RESCHEDULING AND CANCELLATION POLICY
 REAPPLYING FOR THE EXAMINATION
 EXAMINATION RESULTS
 CERTIFICATION EXPIRATION
ASCP BOARD OF CERTIFICATION
• THE ASCP BOARD OF CERTIFICATION CERTIFIES INDIVIDUALS UPON COMPLETION OF
ACADEMIC PREREQUISITES, CLINICAL LABORATORY EDUCATION, OR EXPERIENCE, AND
SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE ON AN EXAMINATION.

• THE ASCPI CREDENTIAL CERTIFIES PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY AMONG NEW AND


PRACTICING LABORATORY PERSONNEL IN AN EFFORT TO CONTRIBUTE GLOBALLY TO THE
HIGHEST STANDARDS OF PATIENT SAFETY.

• BY EARNING ASCPI CERTIFICATION, YOU DEMONSTRATE TO YOUR EMPLOYER AND


COLLEAGUES THAT YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE MEET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS
OF YOUR PROFESSION.
INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION PROCESS
1. MEET THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.
2. COMPLETE THE APPROPRIATE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED TO VERIFY YOUR ELIGIBILITY.
3. RECEIVE NOTIFICATION EMAIL WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO RETRIEVE YOUR ADMISSION IN YOUR ONLINE
ASCP ACCOUNT TO TAKE THE EXAMINATION ON COMPUTER AT PEARSON PROFESSIONAL CENTER
WITHIN A THREE-MONTH PERIOD, UPON DETERMINATION OF YOUR EXAMINATION ELIGIBILITY.
4. SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO TAKE THE EXAMINATION WITHIN THE THREE-MONTH PERIOD
INDICATED ON YOUR ADMISSION NOTIFICATION.
5. TAKE THE EXAMINATION. IMMEDIATELY AFTER YOU COMPLETE THE EXAMINATION, YOU WILL SEE YOUR
PRELIMINARY RESULT (PASS/FAIL) ON THE COMPUTER SCREEN.
6. RECEIVE NOTIFICATION EMAIL TO LOGIN AND VIEW YOUR FINAL EXAMINATION
SCORES.
7. RECEIVE YOUR CERTIFICATE IN APPROXIMATELY 6-8 WEEKS VERIFYING YOUR
CERTIFICATION UPON PASSING THE EXAMINATION AND THE CREDENTIAL MAINTENANCE
PROGRAM BOOKLET CONTAINING INFORMATION ON MAINTAINING YOUR
CERTIFICATION.
STEP-BY-STEP APPLICATION PROCESS
STEP 1: GO TO WWW.ASCP.ORG
STEP 2: CREATE AN ACCOUNT
ELIGIBILITY
• ROUTE 1:
 BACCALAUREATE DEGREE IN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
 COMPLETED A MEDICAL LABORATORY TRAINING PROGRAM

• ROUTE 2:
 BACCALAUREATE DEGREE IN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
 3 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE INCLUDING ALL ASPECTS OF THE CLINICAL LABORATORY

• ROUTE 3:
 BACCALAUREATE DEGREE IN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
 SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF TWO-YEAR MEDICAL LABORATORY TRAINING PROGRAM
• ROUTE 4:
 BACCALAUREATE DEGREE IN ANY BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE OR CHEMISTRY
 5 YEARS EXPERIENCE INCLUDING ALL ASPECTS OF THE CLINICAL LABORATORY

• ROUTE 5:
 BACCALAUREATE DEGREE
 MINIMUM TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT IN ANY BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE OR CHEMISTRY
 5 YEARS EXPERIENCE INCLUDING ALL ASPECTS OF THE CLINICAL LABORATORY

LETTER OF AUTHENTICITY
WORK EXPERIENCE DOCUMENTATION FORM
TRAINING DOCUMENTATION FORM
OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
HIGHER EDUCATION / POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
WHAT TO SUBMIT? HOW TO SUBMIT?
PRC Number Enter on application; or email, fax or mail
or
Original or photocopy of a transcript evaluation by an Email, fax or mail
approved evaluation agency
or
Academic transcripts issued by institution(s) attended Mail directly from the institutions attended in an
for post-secondary program(s) of study envelope bearing the institution’s seal or stamp and/or
an appropriate signature across the sealed flap.
or
Notarized photocopy of academic transcripts issued Email, fax or mail
by institution(s) attended for post-secondary
program(s) of study
WHERE TO SEND?

• MAIL:
ASCP BOC INTERNATIONAL
33 W. MONROE ST., SUITE 1600
CHICAGO, IL 60603-5617 USA

• EMAIL: [email protected]

• FAX: +1 312.541.4845
STEP 4: APPLICATION
PAYMENT OPTIONS:

• CREDIT CARD (VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS) – 1 BUSINESS DAY


• BY MAIL WITH A CHECK – 6 WEEKS

APPLICATION FEES:
• INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST ($200)
• INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN ($175)
• INTERNATIONAL PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN ($125)
WHAT TO DO NEXT?

• AFTER ONLINE APPLICATION, ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO


THEIR OFFICE WITHIN 45 BUSINESS DAYS OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION. FAILURE TO DO
SO, YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE DETERMINED INELIGIBLE. (EXCEPTION: THOSE WHO
ALREADY HAVE PRC NUMBER)

• ALWAYS CHECK YOUR EMAIL. ASCP WILL NOTIFY YOU THROUGH EMAIL IF ANY
DOCUMENTATION IS MISSING.
APPLICATION STATUS:

• YOU WILL RECEIVE A NOTIFICATION SENT TO YOUR EMAIL INFORMING YOU TO LOGIN
TO YOUR ASCP ACCOUNT FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION/DETAILS REGARDING THE
STATUS OF YOUR APPLICATION (EX: DEFICIENT, INELIGIBLE, ELIGIBLE, ETC.)

• IF DETERMINED ELIGIBLE, YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL NOTIFICATION TO ACCESS YOUR


ADMISSION LETTER WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR SCHEDULING AN APPOINTMENT TO TAKE
THE EXAMINATION WITHIN THE THREE-MONTH PERIOD.
STEP 4: SCHEDULING YOUR APPOINTMENT

 PEARSON VUE

RESCHEDULING APPOINTMENTS:
 CONTACT PEARSON REGISTRATION AT LEAST ONE FULL BUSINESS DAY (24 HOURS) PRIOR TO THE DATE
AND TIME OF THE TEST

CANCELLATION POLICY:
 NO REFUND
TESTING CENTERS:

MISNet Education, Inc. MISNet Education Inc. - Cebu City


Unit 2201 Antel Corporate 2000 Centre Unit 401 Don A.Gothong Centre (Sugbutel)
121 Valero Street Sergio Osmeña Boulevard
Salcedo Village North Reclamation Area
1227 Makati City Manila 6000 Cebu City
Philippines Philippines

Pearson Professional Centers-Manila, Philippines


27th Floor, Trident Tower
312 Senator Gil Puyat Avenue,
Makati City,
1227 Manila
Philippines
WHAT TO BRING TO THE EXAMINATION CENTER???

• VALID GOVERNMENT ID WITH PHOTO AND SIGNATURE


• NO NEED TO BRING CALCULATORS (PROVIDED)
• WRITING MATERIAL FOR CALCULATIONS WILL ALSO BE PROVIDED.
STEP 5: EXAMINATION
 100 ITEMS
 2 HOURS AND 30 MINUTES
 DIFFERENT LEVELS OF DIFFICULTY
 EXAMINATION SCORES WILL BE EMAILED WITHIN 20 BUSINESS DAYS

MINIMUM PASSING SCORE = 400


HIGHEST ATTAINABLE SCORE = 999
RE-EXAMINATION 
• YOU MAY NOT REAPPLY TO RETEST WITHIN THE SAME THREE MONTH PERIOD
• MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ATTEMPTS: 5 TIMES UNDER ONE ROUTE
CERTIFICATION EXPIRATION

• 3 YEARS
• ANYONE CERTIFIED PRIOR TO 2012 WILL MAINTAIN THEIR CERTIFICATION
CREDENTIALS FOR LIFE.
• BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2012, INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION MUST BE
MAINTAINED BY COMPLETING THE CREDENTIAL MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
(CMP).
•EXAMINATION CONTENT GUIDELINE
AND OUTLINE

• SUGGESTED READING FOR


EXAMINATION PREPARATION
GOODLUCK!

I WISH YOU SUCCESS ON YOUR


EXAMINATION!

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