The ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) offers a variety of programs and services to help you maintain your professional certification and support you in your career.

• Certification Maintenance Program (CMP): Document your competence by participating in the ASCP BOC Certification Maintenance Program (CMP). Earn the credits you need with quality continuing educational programs in a variety of platforms that offer the flexibility and convenience you need. The CMP program is not currently required for international applicants. CE credits earned for state licensure renewal can also be counted towards the CMP.
  
• Verification of Certification may now be completed online with immediate feedback, for a nominal fee through National Student Clearinghouse (NSC). ASCP certification is public record. Online response to inquiries about an individual’s certification status will include the category, certification number and certification validation period.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: Verification of certification for individuals who are testing in October 2009 and for individuals who are NCA certified will not be available until mid-November 2009. Additional information will be posted on this web site as it becomes available.
  • Beware of Fraudulent Certification: The number of people misrepresenting their certification status has significantly increased over the years. Misrepresentation has occurred in a variety of ways. Individuals have improperly obtained ASCP Member ID cards or certificates of qualification from ASCP certified individuals, made copies and changed the name to their own. This copy is then used to obtain employment in a higher level job. In some cases, individuals have modified their own Member ID card to indicate a higher level of certification.
    
    When hiring laboratory professionals do not accept copies of certificates or Member ID cards. Ask to see the original. If in doubt, certification should be verified through online verification of certification. The individual’s certification category, certification number and date of certification will be provided by e-mail.
    
    Protect the integrity of your ASCP credentials and your own certification record by not loaning your certificate or Member ID card to another individual. Individuals who misrepresent or misuse their certification status will be barred from future certification in any category and any current certification may be revoked.
    
  • State Licensure Agencies: A list of state agencies that require licensure and certification for medical technologist and other laboratory personnel.
  • VisaScreen forms may be submitted by mail to ASCP/BOC, 3462 Eagle Way, Chicago IL, 60678-1033 for processing with a check or money order for $15.00. These forms are processed and sent by air mail to CGFNS within 7-10 business days. Click here for further information on Homeland Security Rules (PDF) and VisaScreen.
• Apply for an ASCP Board of Certification  Technician, Technologist, Specialist (US applicants only), or Diplomate Certification
• Replacement Certificates may be ordered online through Credentials Inc.
• Name changes: Name changes must be accompanied by a photo copy of your marriage license or court order; fax 312.541.4845, scan and email to boc@ascp.org, or mail to: ASCP Board of Certification, 33 West Monroe Street, Suite 1600, Chicago, IL 60603.