Beware of Fraudulent Use of Credentials

For Credential Holders

Earning and maintaining an American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) credential is a significant accomplishment and something you should be proud of. Highlight your achievement by updating your email signature and LinkedIn or other social media profiles with your appropriately cited credential.

Unfortunately, some individuals misrepresent having obtained an ASCP BOC credential. To protect the integrity of your ASCP BOC credential, please:

  • do not post a copy of your wall certificate, score report, or ASCP membership ID card (if applicable) on the Internet or to social media platforms.
  • keep your wall certificate, score report, and ASCP membership ID card (if applicable) in a safe place.

Examples of Fraudulent Use

Individuals who have improperly obtained copies or images of wall certificates, score reports, or ASCP membership ID cards may alter the document by:

  • changing the name on the document to their own.
  • amending the certificate to reflect a higher level of certification.

Individuals may then use the altered document to obtain employment as an ASCP BOC credentialed laboratory professional.

For Employers

When hiring laboratory professionals, do not accept copies of wall certificates, score reports, or ASCP membership ID cards as proof of ASCP BOC credentials.

ASCP BOC credentials may be verified by placing an order through the ASCP BOC online primary source verification process. Real-time on-screen verification of the status of an individual's credential(s) includes the category, credential number (for certification only), and valid date(s).

Verify Credential

Digital Badging through Credly

In early 2026, the ASCP BOC will launch digital badging through Credly, a trusted provider that increases the visibility of ASCP BOC credential holders by securely allowing professionals to showcase and share their credentials. Read more about ASCP BOC digital badges.