ASCP BOC’s Research Posters - 2025

This archive showcases evidence-based research from 2024 that demonstrates how American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) credentials strengthen patient safety, workforce sustainability, career mobility, and global laboratory practice across public health, education, military, and clinical settings. Collectively, these posters highlight the measurable value and impact of credentialing, continuous professional development, and credential stacking in addressing workforce shortages, advancing professional excellence, and supporting high-quality, patient-centered care worldwide.   

Graduates’ Perspective on the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Medical Laboratory Accredited Programs

Showcased at American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) Clinical Laboratory Educators Conference (CLEC), February 2025

This study captures graduates’ perspectives on how COVID-19 disrupted medical laboratory education, clinical training, and readiness for certification and employment. Results reveal widespread shifts to virtual instruction, delayed ASCP BOC examination attempts, and reduced confidence in hands-on competencies, underscoring long-term implications for workforce preparedness. 

 

Addressing Workforce Challenges in Public Health Laboratories Through ASCP BOC Credentialing

Showcased at the APHL Annual Conference, May 2025

This poster examines persistent workforce shortages, training inequities, and retirement trends in public health laboratories and evaluates ASCP BOC credentials as a scalable workforce development solution. Findings demonstrate strong alignment between ASCP BOC credentials and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) / Association for Public Health Laboratories (APHL) competency domains, showing how credentialing supports recruitment, retention, institutional readiness, and improved public health outcomes.

 

Advancing Careers: Preferences and Priorities of Credentialed Medical Laboratory Technicians Who Pursue Additional Credentials

Showcased at American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS), Association of Genetic Technologists (AGT), and Society of American Federal Medical Laboratory Scientists (SAFMLS) at Joint Annual Meeting (JAM), June 2025

This poster explores how MLT(ASCP) professionals pursue additional credentials, most commonly MLS(ASCP), to achieve career advancement, increased compensation, and expanded responsibilities. Findings show strong interest in credential stacking despite systemic barriers, reinforcing the value of ASCP BOC credentials as a pathway for professional mobility, retention, and workforce stabilization.

 

Stacking Credentials: Advancing Careers and Highlighting Professional Expertise With ASCP BOC Credentials

Showcased at the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM) Clinical Lab Expo, July 2025

This study analyzes trends among laboratory professionals who pursue multiple ASCP BOC credentials as a strategy for career advancement and workforce sustainability. Results indicate that nearly 10% of credential holders have stacked credentials, which is associated with higher earning potential, enhanced professional versatility, and improved organizational resilience amid global workforce shortages.

 

Advancing Military-Trained Laboratory Professionals Through ASCP BOC Credentialing to Improve Patient Care and Workforce Sustainability

Showcased at the ASCP Annual Meeting, November 2025

This poster highlights how ASCP BOC credentialing bridges the gap between military laboratory training and civilian workforce recognition through policy advocacy, COOL funding alignment, and credential eligibility pathways. Findings show that ASCP BOC credentials are the dominant credential held by military laboratory professionals and play a critical role in career mobility, leadership advancement, and long-term workforce sustainability.