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International Procedures for Examination & Certification January 2014 – June 2014 ® ®
InternationalProcedures for
Examination & Certification
January 2014 – June 2014
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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 Certification Categories International Medical Technologist, MT(ASCPi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Tecnólogo Médico Internacional en español, MT(ASCPi). . . . . . . . 4
International Technologist in Molecular Biology, MB(ASCPi) . . . . 4-5
International Technologist in Gynecologic Cytology, CTgyn(ASCPi) . 5
International Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT(ASCPi) . . . . . . . 5
International Phlebotomy Technician, PBT(ASCPi) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Qualifications
International Qualification in Laboratory Operations, (QLO) . . . . . . 6
Official Documents Required Documentation Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Verification of Academic Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Verification of Work Experience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Accredited/Approved Laboratories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Verification of Training Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
ASCP/ASCPi Certified Applicants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Completing the Application Form Payments for Online Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Change of Name and/or Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Application Processing Acknowledgment of Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Review of Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Application Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Determination of Eligibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Ineligibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Study Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Scheduling Your Exam Scheduling Your Appointment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Rescheduling Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Cancellation Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Reapplying for Examination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Examination Administration Computer Adaptive Testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
What to Bring to the Examination Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Electronic Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Reference Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Taking the Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Examination Results Emailing of Scores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Score Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Release of Scores. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Request for Exam Scores Mailed to Third Party . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Verification of Computer Examination Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Re-examination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Maximum Number of Examination Attempts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Certification ExpirationCertification Expiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Revocation of Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Certification Maintenance Program (CMP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Appendix A – Letter of Authenticity To accompany all ASCPi Work ExperienceDocumentation Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Appendix B – Letter of Authenticity To accompany all ASCPi Training Documentation Forms . . . . . . 15
Appendix C – Pearson Professional CentersList of Test Centers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Appendix D – Acceptable Evaluation AgenciesForeign Transcript Evaluation Agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Appendix E – Select PEPFAR CountriesInternational Qualifications in Laboratory Operations, (QLO) . . . . 18
Table of Contents
ASCPi International Certification forLaboratory ProfessionalsWith over 490,000 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. International examinations aredesigned for professionals working outside the United States;thus, select examination questions are derived from theInternational Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards anddo not contain content pertaining to U.S. regulations (e.g.; OSHA,CLIA). Graduates of medical laboratory science programs 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 Medical Technologist, MT(ASCPi)
• Tecnólogo Médico Internacional en español, MT(ASCPi)
• International Technologist in Molecular Biology, MB(ASCPi)
• International Technologist in Gynecologic Cytology, CTgyn(ASCPi)
• International Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT(ASCPi)
• International Phlebotomy Technician, PBT(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 to 5 beforesubmitting your online application.
Step 2 Complete the appropriate online application form (seepage 9) and submit the following:
• Completed online application form
• Appropriate application fee (credit card, PayPal orcheck) Application fees are nonrefundable.
• Necessary documentation required to verify youreligibility (see pages 7–8). You’ll need to providedocumentation of your education and training orspecified experience requirements that you’ve fulfilled inyour area of specialization.
Step 3 Receive an admission letter via email with instructions 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 admission letter.
Step 5 Take the examination at the Pearson Professional Centerof your choice. (Appendix C, page 16) Immediately afteryou complete the examination, you will see yourpreliminary pass/fail result on the computer screen.
Step 6 Receive your final examination scores four business daysafter the date of your examination.
Step 7 Receive your certificate in approximately 6-8 weeksverifying your certification upon passing the examination.
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 Technologist, $200 USD*MT(ASCPi)
Tecnólogo Médico Internacional en español, $200 USD*MT(ASCPi)
International Technologist in Molecular Biology, $200 USD*MB(ASCPi)
International Technologist in Gynecologic Cytology, $125 USD*CTgyn(ASCPi)
International Medical Laboratory Technician, $175 USD*MLT(ASCPi)
International Phlebotomy Technician, $125 USD*PBT(ASCPi)
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 individual’s aptitude or achievement level.Such modifications may include providing auxiliary aids andservices to an applicant with a disability.
MT(ASCPi) International MedicalTechnologist (también disponible en español)
Application Fee: $200
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 Laboratorytraining program**. The training program must include BloodBanking (Immunohematology), Chemistry, Hematology, andMicrobiology; OR
• Route 2: A baccalaureate degree in Medical Technology* froman accredited/approved** educational institution, AND completethree years experience including all aspects of the clinicallaboratory in an accredited/approved*** laboratory facility.Experience must include Blood Banking (Immunohematology),Chemistry, Hematology, and Microbiology; OR
• Route 3: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved**educational institution, AND successful completion of aminimum two-year Medical Laboratory program. The trainingprogram must include Blood Banking (Immunohematology),Chemistry, Hematology, and Microbiology; OR
• Route 4: A baccalaureate degree in any biological science orchemistry from an accredited/approved** educational institution,AND 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 mustinclude Blood Banking (Immunohematology), Chemistry,Hematology, and Microbiology.
* 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 have
programs/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.
*** Accredited by JCI, CAP, ISO 15189, or authorized by a governing regulatoryassociation or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditationmust have laboratories approved by an International Advisory Boardappointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.
MB(ASCPi) International Technologistin Molecular BiologyApplication Fee: $200
To 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, CTgyn), AND abaccalaureate 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; OR
• Route 3: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved**educational institution, AND successful completion of aminimum two-year Medical Laboratory program**. The trainingprogram must include Blood Banking (Immunohematology),Chemistry, Hematology, and Microbiology; OR
• Route 4: Baccalaureate degree in any biological science orchemistry from an accredited/approved** educational institution,AND one year acceptable experience (clinical, veterinary,industry, or research) in a molecular biology laboratory* in anaccredited/approved*** laboratory facility; OR
• Route 5: Graduate level degree (Master’s, Doctorate) in anybiological science or chemistry from an accredited/approved**educational institution, AND six months acceptable clinicallaboratory experience in molecular diagnostics in anaccredited/approved*** laboratory facility.
* 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.
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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.
*** Accredited by JCI, CAP, ISO 15189, or authorized by a governing regulatoryassociation or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditationmust have laboratories approved by an International Advisory Boardappointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.
PBT(ASCPi) International PhlebotomyTechnicianApplication Fee: $125
To 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), ANDcompletion of a formal phlebotomy program. This program mustconsist of: classroom training, including anatomy and physiologyof the circulatory system, specimen collection, specimenprocessing and handling, and laboratory operations (e.g.; safety,quality control, etc.), AND clinical training in anapproved/accredited laboratory with a minimum performance of50 successful, unaided blood collections, includingvenipunctures and skin punctures; OR
• Route 2: High school graduation (or equivalent), ANDcompletion of one year acceptable work experience as aphlebotomy technician in an approved/accredited laboratory.This experience must include venipunctures, skin punctures andorientation in a clinical laboratory; OR
• Route 3: High school graduation (or equivalent), AND successfulcompletion of a nursing or other acceptable/accreditedbiomedical science education that includes phlebotomy trainingwith a minimum performance of 50 successful, unaided bloodcollections, including venipunctures and skin punctures; OR
• Route 4: MT(ASCPi) or MLT(ASCPi) certification.
* Applicants with training in the United States must apply through United StatesPBT(ASCP) eligibility routes.
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** 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.
*** Accredited by JCI, CAP, ISO 15189, or authorized by a governing regulatoryassociation or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditationmust have laboratories approved by an International Advisory Boardappointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.
CTgyn(ASCPi) InternationalTechnologist in Gynecologic CytologyApplication Fee: $125
To 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 or equivalent from anaccredited/approved* educational institution, AND successfulcompletion of a Cytotechnology program in which the programof study incorporates theory and practice in gynecologiccytology; OR
• Route 2: Current employment in the field of cytology, AND oneyear of experience in gynecologic cytotechnology immediatelyprior to application, AND successful completion of the nationalexamination in countries where a national registry forCytotechnology exists; OR
• Route 3: CT(IAC) certification, AND six months experience ingynecologic cytotechnology.
* 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.
MLT(ASCPi) International MedicalLaboratory TechnicianApplication Fee: $175
To 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 Blood Banking (Immunohematology),Chemistry, Hematology, and Microbiology from anaccredited/approved educational 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 mustinclude Blood Banking (Immunohematology), Chemistry,Hematology, and Microbiology; 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***
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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 18).
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 2—apply 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. You’ll 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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If a transcript evaluation is required, please submit an original orphotocopy of a transcript evaluation completed by an approvedevaluation agency listed in Appendix D. Only evaluations from theselisted agencies will be accepted. Contact the agency directly forinformation on obtaining an evaluation verifying U.S. degreeequivalency 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 – 5)
• Submission of the appropriate application form
• 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 14.
Step 3 Work experience documentation forms and Letters ofAuthenticity should be sent immediately after completionof the online application via mail, fax, or email to:
Email: [email protected] Fax: +1 312.541.4845 Mail: ASCP International, 33 W. Monroe St. Suite 1600,
Chicago, IL 60603-5617 USA
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 15.
Step 3 Training program documentation forms and Letters ofAuthenticity should be sent immediately after completionof the online application via mail, fax, or email to:
Email: [email protected] Fax: +1 312.541.4845 Mail: ASCP International, 33 W. Monroe St. Suite 1600,
Chicago, IL 60603-5617 USA
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
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Payments 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.
Contact InformationFax: +1 312.541.4845E-Mail: [email protected]
Mailing Address for Application Fees:Board of Certification3462 Eagle WayChicago, IL 60678-1033 USA
For Multiple Application Fees: If multiple applications are being sent with one check, DO NOT use the above address. Contact [email protected] mailing instructions.
Mailing address for Correspondence or other requireddocumentation:
ASCP Board of Certification33 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1600Chicago, IL 60603-5617 USA
Change of Name and/or Address If you change your address, notify the ASCP Board of CertificationOffice via www.ascp.org/bocfeedback; fax +1 312-541-4845 ormail to the general correspondence address. Name and addresschanges should NOT be made online through the ASCP web siteor ASCP Call Center. All changes must be made directly with theBoard of Certification. Name changes must be accompanied by aphoto copy of your marriage license or court order and sent viathe following:
Email: [email protected] Fax: +1 312.541.4845 Mail: ASCP International, 33 W. Monroe St. Suite 1600,
Chicago, IL 60603-5617 USA
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] OR fax +1 312-541-4845.
Review of Documents In order to determine your eligibility for examination, docu men ta -tion verifying completion of all eligibility requirements must bereceived in our office. You will be notified within six weeks ofreceipt of your application if any documentation is missing. Allrequired documentation must be submitted to our office withinforty-five (45) days of submission of your application andpayment or you will be determined ineligible for examination.
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 16. 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 11.
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 16 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 letter.
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)
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Tuesday Monday of the same week
Wednesday Tuesday of the same week
Thursday Wednesday 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 examinee’s 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 individual’s 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 examinee’s 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 adminstration, 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 is statisticallyderived from the raw score (number of correctly answered questions).Because each examinee has taken a different form of theexamination, scaled scores are used so that tests may be comparedon the same scale. The minimum passing score is 400. The highestattainable 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 Scores 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.
DO NOT submit a new application fee to retake the test prior toreceiving your examination scores.
Score Report Your score report can be viewed online post login. It is importantthat you retain the examination score report as this report will be theonly document from the Board of Certification that will contain yourCertification Number. If lost, your certification number can only beobtained through the certification verification service. You will berequired to pay a fee for this service.
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.
Request for Examination Scores Mailedto a Third Party Requests for copies of examination scores sent to a third party,such as a state licensing board or employer, must be submitted bythe examinee in writing/email at the time of application and includethe following information: full name, certification category, nameand address of third party, and signature. Requests received fromanyone other than the certified individual will not be honored.There is no charge for this one-time release of examination scoresif your request is submitted prior to the date you take theexamination.
You will be required to pay a fee if you request examination scoresbe mailed to a third party after your examination date. For moreinformation, visit www.ascp.org/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 money
order must be enclosed with your request. The ASCP Board ofCertification does not release or disclose the content or answersfor 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 applicant’s certification status at any time.
Certification Maintenance Program (CMP)For the complete CMP process go to: www.ascp.org/certification.
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Appendix ALETTER OF AUTHENTICITY TO ACCOMPANYALL ASCPi WORK EXPERIENCE DOCUMENTATION FORMS
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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
GermanyBerlinDüsseldorfFrankfurtHamburg
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
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Appendix E SELECT PEPFAR COUNTRIESAFRICAAngolaBeninBotswanaBurkina FasoBurundiCameroonCape VerdeCentral African RepChadCongoCote d' Ivoire (Ivory Coast)Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire)DjiboutiEquatorial GuineaEritreaEthiopiaGabonGambiaGhanaGuineaGuinea BissauKenyaLesothoLiberia
MadagascarMalawiMaliMauritaniaMauritiusNamibiaNigerNigeriaReunionRwandaSão Tomé 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]
International Medical Technologist, MT(ASCPi)
Tecnólogo Médico Internacional en español, MT(ASCPi)
International Technologist in Molecular Biology, MB(ASCPi)
International Technologist in Gynecologic Cytology, CTgyn(ASCPi)
International Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT(ASCPi)
International Phlebotomy Technician, PBT(ASCPi)
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