Qualification in Immunohistochemistry - QIHC

Credential Maintenance Program (CMP) Requirements 

QIHC CMP Point Distributions

  • 3 points in immunohistochemistry
  • 1 point in laboratory or patient safety (e.g., quality control, quality assurance, etc.)
  • 1 point in medical ethics (e.g., HIPAA, DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion), sexual harassment/microaggressions, compliance, confidentiality, IRB, etc.)
  • 3 points in area(s) of lab specialty, management, education, or other related laboratory areas of interest

Total Number of Points Required: 8


Continuing education (CEs) must be earned within your current three-year credential cycle.

Audit Provisions
Renewal Notification
Fees
Multiple Credentials

Audit Provisions

To ensure the integrity of the CMP, the ASCP Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) audits a percentage of CMP declarations.

You will be notified if your CMP declaration is selected for audit. If selected for audit, you will be required to submit documentation verifying completion of all continuing education activities (CEs) submitted on your CMP declaration. Learn more about the CMP Audit Procedure.

 

Credential Renewal Notification

After successfully completing the ASCP BOC Credential Maintenance Program (CMP), credential holders will receive access to an electronic renewal letter that indicates their credential and its valid dates.

Beginning January 1, 2026, all individuals who successfully complete ASCP BOC CMP will also receive a digital badge through Credly. Read about ASCP BOC digital badges.

 

Fees

CMP Application Fee: $55

Beginning January 1, 2026, CMP fees for all credentials will increase by $10, except for those in low and middle-income countries.

CMP Reinstatement Fee: $60

This fee is required to reinstate an expired credential; it is paid in addition to the CMP application fee.

Reduced Fee for Multiple Qualifications: $20

You are eligible for this reduced fee if you hold multiple qualifications with the same expiration date, or that expire within three months of each other. This reduced CMP application fee will be charged for the second (or more) qualification. A separate CMP declaration is required for each qualification, and they must be submitted on the same business day to receive the reduced fee.

 

Synching Multiple Credentials

Individuals with multiple ASCP BOC credentials may be eligible to synchronize their CMP cycle end dates. Read details and instructions on how to submit a request.

 

Note: CMP fees are non-refundable.