“In health care, the importance of credentialing the laboratory professionals who serve patients cannot be overstated. Sonora Quest Laboratories stands as a prime example of how fostering professional growth through credentialing can benefit not just laboratory professionals, but also patients and laboratory care systems alike.”

— Louise Ferrell, BS, MLS(ASCP), Senior Technical Education Specialist at Sonora Quest Laboratories

Credential Value Library

Welcome to the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) Credential Value Library! This resource hub is designed to provide valuable tools and information to help aspiring medical laboratory professionals, credential holders, employers, and healthcare leaders understand and maximize the benefits of ASCP BOC credentials. 

Listen to what ASCP BOC credential holders have to say about ASCP BOC credentials. Interviewees encapsulate what it means to be an ASCP BOC credential holder and how it impacts careers.  

 

Explore ASCP BOC brochures and value infographics to discover our core values and the principles that guide our mission; celebrating the dedication of medical laboratory professionals and highlighting how ASCP BOC credentials empower them to deliver excellence in patient care

 

View the career pathways you can take with an ASCP BOC credential! Every career pathway will be different; uncover which pathway is for you!  

 

Just one credential can elevate a person’s career trajectory, and stacking multiple credentials can showcase focus and professionalism in the laboratory. Explore stacking ASCP BOC credentials and how they can positively impact your career in the laboratory.  

 

The ASCP BOC’s social media encompasses Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Pick your favorite platforms for content and follow us! We will be posting updates, awareness days, Q&As, and more. We also have multiple Facebook groups you may find interesting! 

 

ASCP BOC’s publication list includes presentations, journals, and posters. Check out publications you might have missed and keep an eye out for new publications.  

“The ASCP BOC’s commitment is to advance the highest standards of excellence in credentialing, ensuring that medical laboratory professionals and other experts worldwide are equipped to deliver high-quality, accurate, and lifesaving diagnostics. Through rigorous assessments, innovation, and a dedication to globally-recognized standards, we empower professionals and enhance patient care—because every test is a patient, and every credential represents trust.”

— Amy Spiczka, DHSc, MS, HTL(ASCP)CMSCT,MBCM, CPHQ, Executive Director of the ASCP BOC 

“The ASCP BOC offers the highest level of credibility and recognition for patient-centric laboratory professionals while conferring patients’ trust in their laboratory care team.”

— Vicki Freeman, PhD, MASCP, MLS(ASCP)CMSCCM, FADLM