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The American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) Professional Nomenclature Toolkit (pdf) is a resource designed to support the consistent and accurate use of professional titles, credentials, and terminology across laboratory medicine, pathology, public health, and related healthcare fields.
Explore the ASCP BOC Professional Nomenclature Toolkit.
Patient Care
Precise terminology promotes clear communication among healthcare teams, patients, educators, employers, and policymakers. Accurate professional nomenclature helps ensure a better understanding of the critical role laboratory professionals play in delivering high-quality patient care.
Science is Foundational
Advancing the use of "Scientist" nomenclature reflects the education, expertise, and scientific contributions of laboratory professionals. It strengthens recognition of the profession and reinforces the collective impact of laboratory medicine, pathology, public health, and adjacent specialties.
Credibility and Professionalism
Accurate credential nomenclature reinforces the credibility of laboratory professionals by highlighting their expertise and qualifications. Consistent use of professional titles and credentials also improves visibility and clarity with employers, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders. For organizations and hiring managers, standardized nomenclature helps build trust in the knowledge, skills, and value that ASCP BOC credentialed professionals bring to patient care.
Global Identity
Standardized nomenclature and terminology strengthen professional identity, foster unity, and enhance recognition across the healthcare community. Consistent language elevates the profession's standing globally and supports greater understanding of the contributions of laboratory professionals worldwide.
Leading the Way Forward
The ASCP BOC has been a leader in advancing unified professional recognition, credential visibility, and professional identity. The ASCP BOC Professional Nomenclature Toolkit provides guidance, best practices, and practical examples to help organizations, educators, credential holders, employers, and other stakeholders use terminology that accurately reflects the expertise, value, and impact of the laboratory professional community.