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ASCP sets the gold standard for Online CE materials. Our expansive library of more than 500 online, on-demand courses will help you meet all of your certification, licensure, and/or institutional CE requirements. Create your own customized curriculum with a portal that is easy to use and searchable by product, content area, discipline, specialty and sub-specialty.

One-Year Unlimited Online CE Package

With the Unlimited Online CE Package, you may access the courses whenever you like at any time during your usage period and take as many courses as needed at any time. You must complete the courses within one year from date of purchase.

Multi-Credit Online CE Package

We understand that it can be challenging to meet all of your CE obligations each year. To aid you in reaching your goal, we’ve created an entire library of on-demand courses that will help you meet all of your CE requirements. Purchase any number of credits you desire to meet your needs. 

ASCP Patient Safety

ASCP Patient Safety has been designed to promote a culture of safety and to eliminate preventable patient harm by engaging, educating and equipping Pathologists and Lab Professionals to institutionalize case-based safety practices. 

Featuring interactive media and graphics, this program will teach essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes that can improve patient safety.

You can now purchase the entire 8-module package or any individual module of your choosing!

Program Features

This course consists of 8 online modules on Patient Safety offering 1.0 continuing education (CME/CMLE) credit per module that can be used to fulfill CC Part II and CMP requirements. Modules 1, 3, 5, 6, and the 8-module package also offer 1.0 Medical Ethics credit (CMP requirement).

Patient Safety 1 – Epidemiology of Error*
Patient Safety 2 - Systems Thinking and Its Effect on Patient Safety
Patient Safety 3 – Human Factors*
Patient Safety 4 – Safety-Enhancing Technology
Patient Safety 5 – Communication*
Patient Safety 6 – Culture of Safety*
Patient Safety 7 - Methods and Tools for Evaluating Safety Events
Patient Safety 8 - Fundamentals of Quality Improvement

*Fulfills Medical Ethics requirement for CMP

The course is also beneficial to anyone attempting to enhance their knowledge in the practice of patient safety, including all pathologists, pathology residents, and laboratory professionals.

ASCP Case Reports

ASCP Case Reports is an online, multi-purpose, self-learning tool offered in eight different series covering every major area of clinical and anatomic pathology. Each series includes six realistic, peer-reviewed case studies per year with case studies being launched online bimonthly. Case Reports is highly recognized among pathologists and laboratory professionals for the detailed and comprehensive discussion and review of the real-life case scenarios that are published each year. Case Reports are released on a bi-monthly schedule.

Product Features

• All online, high-resolution digital image cases and Whole Slide Images when appropriate
• Options in every major area of anatomic and clinical pathology
• Online exam format with transcripts available for immediate download
• Receive 2.0 CME/CMLE credits per exercise for CC Part II and CMLE for lab professionals

Areas of Study

• Clinical Chemistry
• Cytopathology
• Forensic Pathology
• Hematopathology
• Microbiology
• Renal Pathology
• Surgical Pathology
• Transfusion Medicine

ASCP LabQ

LabQ is an online self-paced study tool composed of 18 real-life case studies designed to provide education specifically for practicing laboratory technologists. The cases present challenges faced in the lab and demonstrate how the laboratory professional or team resolves these problems.

LabQ Features

• 36 hours of CMLE credit (2 credits per exercise)-credits earned immediately after completing post-test
• 6 hours of total credit offered in each of the following areas: 
  
  • Clinical Chemistry
  • Clinical Immunology
  • Hematology
  • Microbiology
  • Molecular Diagnostics
  • Transfusion Medicine
• At least 2 credit hours offered in patient and lab safety
• Cases typically include laboratory results, tables, figures, digital images, and reference links to additional information and research
• Certificates available for immediate download and printing

ASCP LabQ Histology

LabQ Histology is an online self-paced study tool composed of three real-life case studies designed to provide education specifically for practicing laboratory histotechnologists and histologic technicians.

• 6 hours of CMLE credit (2 credits per exercise)-credits earned immediately after completing post-test
• 2 hours of credit for each case focusing specifically on topics related to histology

ASCP LabQ Phlebotomy

ASCP LabQ-P is designed to make earning CMLE credits fast and easy. If you’re a phlebotomist with responsibility for blood collection, handling, and transportation, this practical program is for you.
 

LabQ-P Features

Ten hours of credit in this package of 5 peer-reviewed self-study cases that covers common laboratory problems and helps participants earn credits for the Credential Maintenance Program (CMP) and re-licensure.

ASCP On-Demand Webcasts

ASCP On-Demand Webcasts are in-depth programs that cover case presentations and deliver the latest in pathology and laboratory medicine education from world-class faculty right to your lab.

Program Features

• Earn credits toward CC and CMP requirements.
• One low registration fee of $225 per course  - 1.0 hour of CME/CMLE credit per session
• Webcasts available in both clinical and anatomic disciplines and in every specialty area
• Seminar Managers login to ASCP to assign purchased courses to staff participants
• Participants login to take assigned courses, submit evaluation and post-test, and print certificates of participation

Content Areas

• Chemistry & Immunochemistry
• Cytology
• Hematology & Coagulation
• Histology
• Laboratory Operations & Management
• Microbiology & Infections Diseases
• Molecular Diagnostics
• Phlebotomy
• Surgical Pathology
• Transfusion Medicine

MLS Online Review Course

Product Features

This course consists of 10 interactive online modules highlighting key areas on the MLS exam, incorporating case studies, real-life scenarios, and feedback. Nine of the ten modules will highlight the key content areas on the MLS exam. The tenth module will provide you with information on the MLS certification process, including computer adaptive testing what to expect on the day of testing and tips for taking the exam.

When used in combination with the BOC Study Guide: Clinical Laboratory Examinations, you will have a comprehensive suite of materials to prepare for the Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification examination.

Resident Question Bank

ASCP’s Resident Question Bank (RQB) is a comprehensive, online, self-assessment and educational tool. While it was specially designed for residents, the Resident Question Bank is also a great study aid for the practicing pathologist. The Resident Question Bank provides residents and practicing pathologists with access to hundreds of case-based multiple choice questions, including images, educational feedback and references. The Resident Question Bank also has valuable additional features such as the ability to sort and organize questions quickly and easily in whatever combination the user wishes to maximize their learning.

In addition, questions are also grouped in 25 content specific modules of 25 questions each, allowing residents and their programs to validate learning objectives, and produce a certificate of participation. Pathologists with CC (Continuing Certification, previously MOC) requirements can earn up to 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM CME Credits per 25 question module for a maximum of 50 credits.

Product Features

• Both a great study tool for residents and a powerful self-assessment/learning tool for practicing pathologists
• Access to hundreds of multiple choice questions, many with images all with educational feedback and references
• Sort and receive questions in any grouping you need, for example by single organ, multiple organs or in a review of previously taken questions
• Many questions with whole slide images (virtual microscopy)
• Ability to choose whether you would like the easiest or hardest questions first or to receive them in random order (based on participant’s answer choices)
• RQB is available in a browser-based online format for convenience
• This activity meets requirements for CC (previously MOC) Part II Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment

2023 RQB Committee and Contributors

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*NEW* BOC Interactive Practice Exam

ASCP is now offering an expanded competency-based curriculum to help U.S. and international medical laboratory scientists (MLSs) who plan on becoming ASCP/ASCPⁱ MLS certified prepare for this examination. In three parts, this curriculum consists of the ASCP BOC Study Guide, the MLS Online Review Course and the new BOC Interactive Practice Exam.  This comprehensive suite of materials, used individually or collectively, will help students to prepare for successful completion of the Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification examination.

Product Features

Versatile and extremely valuable, the BOC Interactive Practice Exam enables the user to build custom quizzes and timed practice tests based on topics, difficulty and more, pulling from a large library of study questions built by ASCP. You can even compare question-level results to see how your peers are answering.

Instant Feedback and Peer Comparisons—The new BOC Interactive Practice Exam allows users to instantly compare and contrast themselves to their peers. In Practice Mode, you can choose to display the percentage of respondents who have selected each answer after you choose yours to gauge the difficulty of the question and see how others are thinking. Users can also choose to see commentary and references after each question to further learning on each topic.

• Nearly 2,500 questions (same as the BOC Study Guide!)
• User can build their own quiz or timed practice exam, choosing questions based on:
  • Subject area
  • Difficulty level – Based on data from other users
• Practice Exam allows user to set a time limit to simulate a real exam scenario
• MLT-only filter can be applied for those studying for MLT Exam
• Mobile friendly – Access anywhere on desktop or mobile
• Additional Question-level features:
  • Peer comparisons – after answering a question, how other users answered that question can be displayed by percentage
  • Commentary and references can be turned on or off for different study styles

ASCP Virtual Town Hall Series

During the uncertain times of the COVID-19 pandemic, ASCP wants to ensure that all pathologists and laboratory professionals have the resources needed to take a leading role on the medical team. To help you through the challenges you are facing, ASCP is launching a new Virtual Town Hall Series. This series will address the main concerns affecting the laboratory team during this crisis and beyond.

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Inside the Lab Podcast

Inside the Lab is ASCP’s podcast focusing on current topics showcasing the everyday laboratory professional and pathologist. The podcast’s goal is to generate thought-provoking discussions about topics relevant to the field of pathology and laboratory medicine.

Episodes will center on current topics, such as COVID-19, mentorship, burnout, retention of community practitioners, serology, patient care, and more to build awareness of the work of pathologists and laboratory professionals.

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Virtual Pathology Grand Rounds

The Virtual Pathology Grand Rounds (VPGRs) are a new virtual educational experience that brings the excellence, quality, and prestige of academic Grand Rounds straight to your computer or mobile device. Renowned faculty will lead lectures covering anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, and laboratory medicine topics followed by a question-and-answer period allowing for participant engagement with the experts! View a recent announcement regarding VPGR here.

Can’t attend a VPGR live? All courses will be recorded and available on-demand.

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Lab Management University (LMU)

LMU is a customizable program for individuals planning on moving into leadership positions, or who are in the leadership realm and want to bolster their experiences.  LMU is focused on six competencies of lab management:

• Leadership
• Personnel Management
• Financial Management
• Operations
• Information
• Compliance
  
  

University of Path Informatics (UPI)

UPI is a case-based program where you act as the project leader developing a pathology informatics needs assessment for a lab.  It focuses on four essential laboratory informatics competencies:

• Information Fundamentals
• Information Systems
• Workflow and Processes
• Governance and Management

Leadership Institute

Leadership Institute is the lab teams complete resource for practical, customizable leadership training developed to enhance your effectiveness in the lab.

ASCP Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI): Assuring Patient and Laboratory Team Safety

ASCP CQI aids laboratory teams to assess their practice operations and improve performance, with the objective of increasing both patient and laboratory team member safety. This guided curriculum includes on-demand courses and resources that will help laboratories elevate continuous quality improvement and patient safety efforts by:

• Effectively developing a culture of quality
• Improving communication and handoffs with a meaningful, shared quality language
• Developing and navigating quality plans and projects
• Leading team-based, patient-centric quality projects
• Utilizing CQI tools for improved outcomes