Application Fee: $200

The ASCP Board of Registry examination for Medical Technologist (MT) has been approved for licensure purposes by the state of California effective October 1, 2006. The ASCP Board of Registry examinations for Technologist in Chemistry (C), Specialist in Chemistry (SC), Technologist in Microbiology (M) and Specialist in Microbiology (SM) have been approved for licensure purposes by the state of California effective March 1, 2008. Information on the requirements and application process may be obtained at the CDHS Laboratory Field Service web site.

Note: There is a four-year “look back” period, meaning that any individual already certified as a Medical Technologist, MT(ASCP) after October 1, 2002 does not need to retake the examination. Individuals certified as Technologist in Chemistry, C(ASCP), Specialist in Chemistry, SC(ASCP), Technologist in Microbiology, M(ASCP) or Specialist in Microbiology, SM(ASCP) after March 1, 2004 do not need to retake the examination.

Please review the steps below for the following options:

• Option 1: For California licensure only
• Option 2: For California licensure and ASCP certification
• Option 3: If you were MT(ASCP) certified before October 1, 2002 or C(ASCP), SC(ASCP), M(ASCP), SM(ASCP) before March 1, 2004
• Option 4: If you were MT(ASCP) certified after October 1, 2002 or C(ASCP), SC(ASCP), M(ASCP), SM(ASCP) after March 1, 2004

You must meet the licensure requirements established by the state of California and successfully pass the appropriate ASCP Board of Registry examination (MT, C, SC, M, SM).

Contact the CDHS Laboratory Field Services web site for information on completing the licensure process and submit an application to California.

Upon submission of the CA licensure application you will receive a letter from the state with a unique identification number. When you have been determined eligible, you will receive a qualification letter from CDHS.

After you receive the qualification letter, complete the ASCP State Licensure Application (PDF) from the ASCP Board of Registry and include your CA unique identification number with a non-refundable application fee to the ASCP Board of Registry office. You may apply online for state licensure using a credit card as the form of payment.

You will receive an admission letter with a phone number for scheduling your appointment to take the ASCP examination. Examinations are administered year-round on computer by appointment at 13 test sites located in California. You may schedule an appointment to take the examination at your convenience within the assigned 3 month examination period.

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Upon completion of the examination, your results (pass or fail) will appear briefly on the computer screen. A written copy of your examinee performance report will be mailed to you that you will receive within ten (10) business days. A copy of your results will also be sent to California.

You must meet the eligibility requirements established by the ASCP Board of Registry and the licensure requirements established by the state of California. You must also successfully complete the ASCP Board of Registry certification examination administered after October 1, 2002 for MT or the ASCP certification examinations administered after March 1, 2004 for C, SC, M and SM.

Contact the CDHS Laboratory Field Services web site for information on completing the licensure process and submit an application to California.

Review the eligibility requirements for the appropriate examination category (MT, C, SC, M, SM) to be sure you have met these requirements.

To apply for ASCP certification, complete the general application (PDF) for ASCP Board of Registry Certification (DO NOT COMPLETE THE STATE LICENSURE APPLICATION) and submit this form with a non-refundable application fee to the ASCP Board of Registry office. An official transcript verifying the degree and science requirements must be submitted and reference forms (depending on the examination route under which you are applying) may be required. Please refer to the Procedures for Examination and Certification (PDF) for detailed eligibility requirements. Sign and submit a release form (PDF) authorizing our office to submit your examination scores to California Laboratory Field Services. This form must contain the unique California identification number provided by the state.

Upon determination of your eligibility for examination, you will receive an admission letter with a phone number for scheduling your appointment to take the examination. Examinations are administered year-round on computer by appointment at 13 test sites located in California. You may schedule an appointment to take the examination at your convenience within the assigned 3 month examination period.

Study for Exam. View study materials.

Upon completion of the examination, your results (pass or fail) will appear briefly on the computer screen. A written copy of your examinee performance report will be mailed to you and a copy of your results will be forwarded to California within ten (10) business days after we have received your final transcript verifying completion of the academic requirements. Upon passing the examination, you will receive a certification number on your examinee performance report and a certificate verifying your certification within 6-8 weeks.

It will be necessary for you to retake and successfully complete the appropriate certification examination (MT, C, SC, M, SM). If you do not pass the examination, it will not affect your certification status.

Contact the CDHS Laboratory Field Services web site for information on completing the licensure process.

Upon submission of the CA licensure application, you will receive a letter from the state with a unique identification number. When you have been determined eligible, you will receive a qualification letter from CDHS.

After you receive the qualification letter, complete the ASCP State Licensure Application (PDF) from the ASCP Board of Registry and include your CA unique identification number with a non-refundable application fee to the ASCP Board of Registry office. You may apply online for state licensure using a credit card as the form of payment.

Upon verification of approval by California, you will receive an admission letter with a phone number for scheduling your appointment to take the ASCP examination. Examinations are administered year-round on computer by appointment at 13 test sites located in California. You may schedule an appointment to take the examination at your convenience within the assigned 3 month examination period.

Study for Exam. View study materials.

Upon completion of the examination, your results (pass or fail) will appear briefly on the computer screen. A written copy of your examinee performance report will be mailed to you that you will receive within ten (10) business days. A copy of your results will also be sent to California.

You do not need to reapply or retake the ASCP Board of Registry certification examination.

You will need to follow the instructions under Verification of Certification to have your examination results sent to CDHS Laboratory Field Services to verify successful completion of the ASCP Board of Registry certification examination.

Enter your unique California identification number in the space for “ID number”.

Choose the option to send your examination results to a third party and indicate the email address of the CDHS office provided in the letter sent to you from the California LFS Personnel Licensing Section.