Legacy Credentials

ASCP BOC credentials that become legacy credentials can no longer be earned. However, professionals who have previously earned them may participate in the Credential Maintenance Program (CMP).  

To maintain a valid ASCP BOC legacy credential, participation in the ASCP BOC CMP is voluntary, with the exception of DPT(ASCP) and qualifications, for which CMP is mandatory.  

Technician Level Credentials

Last year offered: 2009

Credential Maintenance Program (CMP) Requirements

AT CMP Point Distributions

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

Total Number of Points Required: 36

Last year offered: 1982

Credential Maintenance Program (CMP) Requirements

CLA CMP Point Distributions

  • 2 points in each of the following: blood banking, chemistry, hematology, microbiology
  • 1 point in laboratory or patient safety (i.e., quality control, quality assurance)
  • 1 point in medical ethics (e.g., HIPAA, DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion), sexual harassment/microaggressions, compliance, confidentiality, IRB, etc.)
  • 26 points in area(s) of lab specialty, management, education, or other related laboratory areas of interest

Total Number of Points Required: 36

Last year offered: 2021 

Credential Maintenance Program (CMP) Requirements

DPT CMP Point Distributions 

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

Total Number of Points Required: 9 

Last year offered: 2009 

Credential Maintenance Program (CMP) Requirements

HP CMP Point Distributions 

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

Total Number of Points Required: 36 

Technologist/Scientist

Last year offered: 2004 

Credential Maintenance Program (CMP) Requirements 

I CMP Point Distributions 

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

Total Number of Points Required: 36  

Last year offered: 1983 

Credential Maintenance Program (CMP) Requirements 

NM CMP Point Distributions 

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

Total Number of Points Required: 36 

Specialist Credentials

Last year offered: 2004 

Credential Maintenance Program (CMP) Requirements

SI CMP Point Distributions

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

Total Number of Points Required: 36 

Last year offered: 2012 

Credential Maintenance Program (CMP) Requirements 

SLS CMP Point Distributions 

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

Total Number of Points Required: 36 

Last year offered: 2007 

Credential Maintenance Program (CMP) Requirements 

SV CMP Point Distributions

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

Total Number of Points Required: 36 

Qualification Credentials

Last year offered: 2024 

Credential Maintenance Program (CMP) Requirements

QDP CMP Point Distributions

  • 3 points in Donor Phlebotomy 
  • 1 point in laboratory or patient safety (i.e., quality control, quality assurance) 
  • 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 

Last year offered: 2017 

Credential Maintenance Program (CMP) Requirements 

QLI CMP Point Distributions 

  • 3 points in Donor Phlebotomy 
  • 1 point in laboratory or patient safety (i.e., quality control, quality assurance) 
  • 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 

Last year offered: 2009 

Credential Maintenance Program (CMP) Requirements 

QLC CMP Point Distributions 

  • 3 points in Laboratory Compliance 
  • 1 point in laboratory or patient safety (i.e., quality control, quality assurance) 
  • 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 

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.