About the BOC

About the Board of Certification

BOC Mission Statement

The mission of the Board of Certification is to provide excellence in certification of laboratory professionals on behalf of patients worldwide.

BOC Vision Statement

Serving as the largest and oldest pathology and laboratory medicine society and as the gold standard in certification for laboratory professionals, the BOC of the ASCP will take the leadership role in the future of laboratory medicine. Its work will focus on promoting public awareness and assuming a proactive role in legislation that impacts the certification or practice of laboratory professionals. The BOC will strive to ensure an adequate and competent workforce to protect public health and advocate for increased communication with program directors regarding certification and its maintenance through continuing education. There will be ongoing efforts to develop and globally consolidate new certifications in response to emerging disciplines or regulatory changes in the delivery of laboratory testing. Operating in a financially stable manner, the BOC will be instrumental in stimulating economic and workforce development both nationally and internationally.

Governance and Committees

The ASCP Board of Certification develops, establishes and maintains standards and procedures for individuals to enter, continue and/or advance in a career in medical laboratory science, and then certifies those individuals who meet the required criteria. The ASCP Board of Certification maintains a roster of certificants. The certification functions of the ASCP Board of Certification is governed by a Board of Governors.

  • BOARD OF GOVERNORS
  • BOG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
  • BOG MEMBERS
  • BOG COMMITTEES

    The Board of Certification Examination Committees include technicians, technologists, laboratory scientists/supervisors, program directors, and physicians. These Examination Committees meet annually and are responsible for the planning, development, and review of the examination databases; determining the accuracy and relevancy of the test items; confirming the standards for each examination and performing job or practice analyses.

    If you are interested in serving on a BOC Examination Committee, please complete the Abbreviated C.V. form.

    • EXAMINATION COMMITTEES & WORK GROUPS

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