To be ASCP certified means you have a life-changing opportunity that offers you career satisfaction, double salaries, top position among peers, and many more benefits.

If you are taking a step toward ASCP certification, you should know the ASCP exam registration process, eligibility requirements, exam fees, and other critical information.

Here is a comprehensive guide to ASCP exam registration and all that you need to know. Let's move ahead.

Navigating the ASCP Official Website

After logging into the ASCP BOC official website, you will see the “Board of Certification” in the upper right corner. Click on it.
After clicking, the website menu page opens in front of you.
You will see many options, including “About the BOC,” “Get Credentialed,” “Stay Credentialed,” “Verify Credentials,” and “For Program Director,” that describe the website activities.
Click on the “Get Credentialed” option to get information about the application and registration.
After exploring this option, the ASCP BOC page will open. Where you will obtain information about the “Certification Exam Process,” “U.S. Certification,” “International Certification,” and some more.
Click on the Certification Exam Process. Here you will get all the information related to the ASCP exam application and registration, ASCP exam scheduling, and much more.

Utilizing Exam Registration Guides

The ASCP Board of Certification presents over 25 certifications that go to multiple medical lab candidates.

To get registration for one of these certificates, you have to submit an application that summarizes your experience and skills related to your field.

Here are the basic steps that are involved in the ASCP application process.

First, you need to determine your certification category and eligibility. You can use the ASCP Exam Eligibility Assistant to determine your eligibility. It is a tool that monitors your eligibility based on little information automatically.
After this, you need to create an ASCP account. Never create a duplicate account and you must enter the name that is present on your ID card.
Then, you will see the button “Click Now.” Click on it to proceed.
Select certification category and route (The board offers many routes of each certification; choose one that describes your experience.)
After this, you need to verify all contact information
After this verification, you will get the application form. Fill it out carefully and add all documentation in PDF format.
Submit application fee with application. Because BOC does not take any action without receiving the ASCP exam fees.

After approval of your application, you will get an email notification for exam registration.

Pearson VUE handles all registration-related work, which proctors the ASCP exams.

It presents a list of examination facilities, including ASCP exam dates, centers, and times; you can choose that in your relevant.

You must register for your exam before the ASCP registration deadline within WINDOW TIME (~three months) after approval.

If you do not get registration during this time, you have to resend an application with a new full application fee.

Understanding Registration Requirements

For ASCP online registration, you have to submit all the documentation that the BOC demands.

These documents may be about your education, experience, or training related to the exam that you are going to register for.

The Board of Certification sets the ASCP test admission criteria for each certificate, which are called eligibility routes.

The requirements for the ASCP exam registration process are different based on exam category and applicant residence.

But few are common.

Bachelor's degree in the area of specialty from an accredited institution
Clinical experience in a relevant subject within the required timeframe from acceptable labs that BOC recommended (CMS CLIA, JCI, etc.).
Training program within the required timeframe from an approved institution (NAACLS, ABHES)
You must submit your experience and training documentation with the letter of authenticity
Your academic institution must send an official transcript directly to the ASCP BOC website.

Exam Fees and Payment Information

ASCP exam fees are different for MLS, specialists, technicians, and technologist exams.

It is also different for U.S. and international examinees.

If you are going to get the ASCP medical lab scientist certificate, as a U.S. candidate, you have to pay $250, and it will be $210 if you are an international applicant.

For technician certification, the application fee is different for all credentials.

For MLA/PBT ASCP, It is $145 for the U.S. and $135 (PBT ASCP) for international candidates.

While the application fee for HT/MLT ASCP is $225 for the U.S. and $185 for international.

For all U.S. technologists' certification, the ASCP exam fee is $250 and for international technologists, it is $210.

If you are a U.S. candidate and want to get the ASCP specialist certification, you have to pay $300, and $260 if you are international.

You can pay your application fee via check or credit card.

These two payment methods are acceptable to ASCP BOC.

Engaging with the ASCP Certification Community

The ASCP exam registration process has never been easy.

Therefore, seeking knowledge from experts is a positive step toward doing your best.

You must get advice from an ASCP-certified person who has already passed the ASCP exam registration process.

If you implement their tricks to register yourself with ASCP, you will be successful.

Because they know all the policies that BOC has determined for registration.

Besides this, you can join an ASCP group, forum, or community to resolve all your problems related to the ASCP registration portal.

You will get better support and advice by asking about the experiments of previous test takers and implementing this advice in your case.

Exam Registration Dos and Don'ts

The ASCP Board of Certification will neither accept any excuse nor return or transfer your application fee If the reason behind your ineligibility is your family-related problem, financial condition, or lack of preparation once registration is done.

You must submit your ASCP exam application when you are fully prepared for the exam. After approval and registration, you have a little time for preparation.

However, if you want to change the ASCP exam scheduling and reschedule the exam, you must contact Pearson VUE prior to 24 hours of starting your exam.

Rescheduling can be done within three months of approval or registration.

If you want to reschedule the exam outside of the three months, you have to pay the new application fee.

Maximizing Resources for a Stress-Free Registration

To make the ASCP exam registration process successful, you must use additional support or resources for ASCP exam preparation.

The Board of Certification presents many tools and resources to its students to help them get their credentials successfully.

The board determines the content guidelines (summarize each subject with its key topics) and reading list (journals, books, and online associations).

The ASCP Board of Certification also presents the “BOCStudyGuide Question of the Week.”

These questions are taken from the BOC study guide and displayed on the ASCP BOC Facebook page every week.

To gain a better understanding of the ASCP exam registration process or examination process, you can watch the “Exam Video Interview” that BOC recommends.

Following is the Advanced Exam Video Interviews

(SMB) Hana Fukuto, PhD, SMB(ASCP)CM
(SM) Laksana Sierra, MS, MLS(ASCP)SMCM
(SBB) Danielle Mullins, MLS(ASCP)CMSBBCM
(DLM) Patty Eschliman, MHA, MLS(ASCP)CMDLMCM
(SBB) Karen Milks, MLS(ASCP)CMSBBCM

Technologist Video interviews

(CLM) Mercedes Cedeño, CLM(ASCPi)

Beside this, you also use the review course, study guide, and practice exam that the board recommends.

BOC Study Guide

BOC Histotechnology Study Guide 3rd Edition
BOC Phlebotomy Study Guide 3rd Edition
BOC Study Guide 7th Edition: MLS-MLT Clinical Laboratory Examinations

BOC Review Course

ASCP Certification Preparation: The MLS Online Review Course

ASCP BOC Interactive Practice Exam

BOC 2023 Histotechnology (HT) Interactive Practice Exam
BOC 2023 Medical Laboratory Interactive Practice Exam

Personalized Strategies for Efficient Registration

After getting approval, you have three months to register.

But after registration, you have little time to sit for the exam.

Hence, you must keep a balance between your studies and the ASCP exam registration process.

You should apply when you are sure about ASCP exam preparation.

Set your timetable and plan to overcome the exam content area before the final day.

If you are not sure about your preparation, you must book the exam on the last days of three months so that you may have time for preparation.

Add registration to your study schedule so that you can take action at the right time.

Conclusion for ASCP Exam Registration Process

The ASCP exam registration process is a very critical decision that leads you toward or away from your goal of being Ascp certified.

So, take it at the right time.

For this, you must get advice from experts who have already navigated the registration process and become successful.

To make your registration successful, you must get your preparation done on time.

You can use ASCP Board certification tools and resources for better preparation.

FAQs for ASCP Exam Registration Process

What is the right time for the ASCP exam registration process?

You can register for your exam within three months of getting approved for your application.

What is the ASCP exam application fee?

ASCP exam application fees are different for technologists, specialists, scientists, and technicians. It is also different for U.S. and international examinees.

Does ASCP BOC offer any tools or resources for exam preparation?

Yes, of course, the ASCP Board of Certification offers you a study guide, review courses, interactive practice tests, and expert interview videos that help you a lot with exam preparation.

How can I register for the ASCP certification exam?

To get registered, you have to submit an application under a specific category and route. After approval of this application, you will get an email notification to register for your exam.

Elshawadfy Abdelhalim, PhD, MLS(ASCP), SM, MB

Abdelhalim Elshawadfy is an ASCP certified Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS ASCP), Specialist in Microbiology (SM ASCP), and Molecular Biology Technologist (MB ASCP) with a distinguished career marked by expertise, continuous learning, and a commitment to elevating the standards of clinical laboratory science. As an ASCP Certification Expert and American Board Certification Expert, Abdelhalim Elshawadfy continues to make invaluable contributions to the field, leaving a lasting impact on the medical community.