Credential Holder Code of Conduct

Earning a credential from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) is a major accomplishment. When you become credentialed, it is your responsibility to uphold those credentials by acting ethically and with integrity, putting patients' best interests first.

ASCP BOC Credential Holder Code of Conduct 

As an American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) credential holder, ethical behavior is expected. All credential holders attest to the following:

I pledge my integrity and that of my profession to provide the highest quality care to patients.

I will:

  • Treat patients with respect, care, and thoughtfulness.
  • Develop cooperative and respectful relationships with colleagues.  
  • Perform my duties in an accurate, precise, timely, and responsible manner.  
  • Safeguard patient information and test results as confidential, except as required by law.
  • Advocate for the delivery of quality laboratory services in a cost‐effective manner.  
  • Behave with honesty, integrity, and reliability.  
  • Comply with laws and regulations and strive to disclose illegal or improper behavior to the appropriate authorities.  

If legal action is taken against a credential holder that results in a conviction that violates these guidelines, and the ASCP BOC is notified of such action, the case will be referred to the Board of Governors’ Ethics Review Committee for its consideration and decision. The formal appeals process will be followed.