U.S.

BoardCredential Maintenance Program

of Directors
The ASCP Board of Directors governs the activities of the Society and is responsible for its fiscal viability and for
achieving the mission of the Society.
U.S. CMP REQUIREMENTS
The Board of Directors is composed of the Officers, the Immediate Past President, five At-Large Directors who are
Fellows, and three At-Large Directors who are Members, as well as the following ex-officio members: the Chairs of
the Fellow Council, the CouncilCMP required for
of Laboratory Professionals and the Resident Council, the Chair-elect of the Council
individuals ASCP
of Laboratory Professionals, and the Chair of the International Commission.
certified beginning Total Number of
Certification Category in the year indicated* Points Required Points Distribution**
The Officers of the Society are the President, President-Elect, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.

MLS/MT, MLT 2004 36 • 1 point in laboratory or patient safety (i.e., quality

control, quality assurance)
2016-2017 Board of Directors • 2 points in each of the following: blood banking,
chemistry, hematology, microbiology
• Remaining points in area(s) of lab specialty, immunol-
ogy, molecular diagnostics, management, education,
or other related laboratory areas of interest
President President-Elect
AT, BB, C, CG, CT, H, William E.2004
Schreiber, MD, FASCP 36 • 1 pointJames L. Wisecarver,
in laboratory MD,(i.e.,
or patient safety FASCP
quality
HT, HTL,I , M, MB control, quality assurance)
• 2 points in area in which you are certified
• Remaining points in area of specialty
, management,
education, or other related laboratory areas of interest

DPT, PBT, MLA

Vice President
2004 9
Treasurer
• 1 point in laboratory or patient safety (i.e., quality
control, quality assurance)
Melissa Perry Upton, MD, FASCP Anne
• 2 points Walsh-Feeks,
in area in which you areMS, PA(ASCP)CM
certified
• Remaining points in area of specialty, management,
education, or other related laboratory areas of interest

PA All who are4 5 • 1 point in laboratory or patient safety (i.e., quality

ASCP Certified control, quality assurance)
Secretary President
• 20 points in anatomic pathology
Lynnette G. Chakkaphak, MS, • Remaining
David points
N.B.in the area(s)
Lewin, MD,of anatomic
FASCP pathology,
management, education, or other clinical specialties
MT(ASCP)
DLM, HP, SBB, SC, 2006 36 • 1 point in laboratory or patient safety (i.e., quality
SCT, SCYM, SH, SI, SLS, control, quality assurance)
SM, SV • 10 points in area of specialty
Board Members • Remaining points in area of laboratory specialty,
management,
Diana L. Kremitske, MHA, MA, education,
MemberorAt-Large
other related laboratory
Director
Dana Altenburger, MD, FASCP, Chair Fellow Council
areas of interest
Cody Carter, MD, Chair, Resident Council Jesse McCoy, PA(ASCP), Chair-elect, Council of Laboratory
* And for all active NCA certificants not ASCP certified prior to January 1, 2004. Professionals
** It is H.
Lee the Hilborne, MD,
responsibility of the MPH, DLM(ASCP)CM
certificant FASCP,
to allocate all CMP points inChair,
the required areas for recertification.
International Commission Henry M. Rinder, MD, FASCP, Fellow At-Large Director

Cynthia Johns, MSA, MASCP, MLS(ASCP)CM, Member At- Kimberly Sanford, MD, MASCP, MT(ASCP), Fellow At-Large
Large Director Director

Nathan H. Johnson, PhD, MASCP, MT(ASCP)DLM,SC,SLS, Gene P. Siegal, MD, PhD, FASCP, Fellow At-Large Director
Member At-Large Director Gregory N. Sossaman, MD, FASCP, Fellow At-Large Director
Marsha C. Kinney, MD, MASCP, Fellow At-Large Director Diane L. Sterchi, MSM, HTL(ASCP), Chair, Council of Laboratory
Professionals Laboratory

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U.S.
BoardCredential Maintenance Program Continued
of Directors
The ASCP Board of Directors governs the activities of the Society and is responsible for its fiscal viability and for
achieving the mission of the Society.
U.S. CMP POINT ALLOCATION
The Board
1 CMP of Directors
POINT is composed
= 1 CONTACT HOUR =of the Officers,
1 CMLE CREDITthe Immediate Past President, five At-Large Directors who are
Fellows, and three At-Large Directors who are Members, as well as the following ex-officio members: the Chairs of
Activities* Contact/Credit Hours CMP Points
the Fellow Council, the Council of Laboratory Professionals and the Resident Council, the Chair-elect of the Council
of Laboratory Professionals, and the Chair of the International Commission.
1. Formal continuing education courses: **ACCME, ASCP CMLE, AACC, 1 contact hour 1
professional
The Officers societies
of the Society(including
are thestate, regional and
President, ACCENT, ASCLSVice
President-Elect, PACE, (50-60 minutes)
President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
CE programs sponsored by other local societies and chapters, universities
and colleges)

2. Employer-offered courses (in-service, instrument training, 1 contact hour 1

2016-2017 Board
vendor-sponsored, etc.) of Directors (50-60 minutes)

3. College/university coursework (e.g., biological/chemical/medical sciences, 1 quarter hour 10

computer management, or education) Courses must be lab related. 1 semester hour 15
CEs should not exceed 50% of the total number of required CMP points. (points not to exceed
President President-Elect 50% of total required)
William E. Schreiber, MD, FASCP
4. Teleconferences, subscription, or online self-instructional courses
James L. Wisecarver,
1 contact hour 1
MD, FASCP
for which ACCME, CMLE, ACCENT, PACE, or other professional society (50-60 minutes)
credits are awarded.

5. Completion of advanced BOC certification or qualification:

Specialist/Diplomate certification 25

Qualification
Vice President
Categorical or higher level certification
Treasurer 12
12
Melissa
(These points cannot be usedPerry Upton, MD,
for recertification FASCP
points in the category Anne Walsh-Feeks, MS, PA(ASCP)CM
for which they were received. See FAQ 9 on page 13.)

6. Competence Assessment by employer 2

(must use ASCP/BOC Employer Assessment Form) (per year/max 4 pts.)

7. Documentation of Clinical Teaching 1

Secretary
Teaching students during their clinical rotation within the scope of an President (per year/max 3 pts.)
accredited laboratory training program (must use ASCP BOC Clinical
Lynnette G. Chakkaphak, MS, David N.B. Lewin, MD, FASCP
Teaching Documentation Form)
MT(ASCP)
8. Research & preparation for presentation or workshop (first time only) each contact hour 3
of presentation (points not to exceed 50%
(50-60 minutes) of total required)

Board Members
Dana Altenburger, MD, FASCP, Chair Fellow Council Diana L. Kremitske, MHA, MA, Member At-Large Director

Cody Carter, MD, Chair, Resident Council Jesse McCoy, PA(ASCP), Chair-elect, Council of Laboratory
Professionals
Lee H. Hilborne, MD, MPH, DLM(ASCP)CM FASCP, Chair,
International Commission Henry M. Rinder, MD, FASCP, Fellow At-Large Director

Cynthia Johns, MSA, MASCP, MLS(ASCP)CM, Member At- Kimberly Sanford, MD, MASCP, MT(ASCP), Fellow At-Large
Large Director Director

Nathan H. Johnson, PhD, MASCP, MT(ASCP)DLM,SC,SLS, Gene P. Siegal, MD, PhD, FASCP, Fellow At-Large Director
Member At-Large Director Gregory N. Sossaman, MD, FASCP, Fellow At-Large Director
Marsha C. Kinney, MD, MASCP, Fellow At-Large Director Diane L. Sterchi, MSM, HTL(ASCP), Chair, Council of Laboratory
Professionals Laboratory

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U.S.
BoardCredential Maintenance Program Continued
of Directors
The ASCP Board of Directors governs the activities of the Society and is responsible for its fiscal viability and for
achieving the mission of the Society.
U.S. CMP POINT ALLOCATION CONTIUED
The Board
1 CMP of Directors
POINT is composed
= 1 CONTACT HOUR =of the Officers,
1 CMLE CREDITthe Immediate Past President, five At-Large Directors who are
Fellows, and three At-Large Directors who are Members, as well as the following ex-officio members: the Chairs of
Activities* Contact/Credit Hours CMP Points
the Fellow Council, the Council of Laboratory Professionals and the Resident Council, the Chair-elect of the Council
of Laboratory Professionals, and the Chair of the International Commission.

The 9.Officers ofjournal

Authoring the Society arepeer-reviewed
articles for the President, President-Elect, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.5
publications

10. Authoring a book (over 300 pages) 21

(under 300 pages) 14
(chapter in a book) 7
2016-2017 Board of Directors
11. Editing a book 5

12. Doctoral dissertation 10

13. Master’s thesis 4

President President-Elect
14. Presenting posters/exhibits
William E. Schreiber, MD, FASCP 3 (per
James L. Wisecarver, MD,year)
FASCP
15. Serving on an active BOC committee or qualification workgroup 3 (per year)

16. Serving on committees/boards related to the profession (national, state, regional, local) 2 (per year)

17. Role of on-site inspector/paper reviewer for laboratory accreditation (CAP, The Joint Commission, 2 (per year)
AABB, COLA, state agency) or training program accreditation (NAACLS, CAAHEP)
Vice President Treasurer
Melissa Perry Upton, MD, FASCP Anne Walsh-Feeks, MS, PA(ASCP)CM

* Activities must be related to area of specialty and safety as indicated.

** ACCME (Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education), ASCP CMLE (American Society for Clinical Pathology–Continuing Medical Laboratory Education),
AACC ACCENT (American Association for Clinical Chemistry–ACCENT programs), ASCLS PACE (American Society of Clinical Laboratory Science–PACE programs).

PLEASE NOTE: Because of the large volume of continuing education programs available, the Board of Certification will not respond to requests for approval of
Secretary President
individual pro-grams. If the program meets the criteria as described above, it will be accepted for CMP points. Program provider must assign points or contact hours.

Lynnette G. Chakkaphak, MS, David N.B. Lewin, MD, FASCP

MT(ASCP)

Board Members
Dana Altenburger, MD, FASCP, Chair Fellow Council Diana L. Kremitske, MHA, MA, Member At-Large Director

Cody Carter, MD, Chair, Resident Council Jesse McCoy, PA(ASCP), Chair-elect, Council of Laboratory
Professionals
Lee H. Hilborne, MD, MPH, DLM(ASCP)CM FASCP, Chair,
International Commission Henry M. Rinder, MD, FASCP, Fellow At-Large Director

Cynthia Johns, MSA, MASCP, MLS(ASCP)CM, Member At- Kimberly Sanford, MD, MASCP, MT(ASCP), Fellow At-Large
Large Director Director

Nathan H. Johnson, PhD, MASCP, MT(ASCP)DLM,SC,SLS, Gene P. Siegal, MD, PhD, FASCP, Fellow At-Large Director
Member At-Large Director Gregory N. Sossaman, MD, FASCP, Fellow At-Large Director
Marsha C. Kinney, MD, MASCP, Fellow At-Large Director Diane L. Sterchi, MSM, HTL(ASCP), Chair, Council of Laboratory
Professionals Laboratory

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U.S.
BoardCredential Maintenance Program
of Directors
The ASCP Board of Directors governs the activities of the Society and is responsible for its fiscal viability and for
achieving the mission of the Society.
U.S. AUDIT PROCEDURE
The Board of Directors is composed of the Officers, the Immediate Past President, five At-Large Directors who are
To ensure
Fellows, and the
threeintegrity of the
At-Large Credential
Directors whoMaintenance
are Members, Program, thethe
as well as ASCP Boardex-officio
following of Certification
members:will review and audit
the Chairs of a
percentage of declaration forms each year. If your declaration is selected for audit, you will be notified by
the Fellow Council, the Council of Laboratory Professionals and the Resident Council, the Chair-elect of the Council mail and
requested to submit supporting documentation of all activities submitted for the program. If your documentation is
of Laboratory Professionals, and the Chair of the International Commission.
provided in a language other than English, translated English copies will be required.
The Officers of the Society are the President, President-Elect, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
Required Documentation
The following documents are required to verify your continuing competence activities:

Activity Documentation
2016-2017 Board of Directors
Formal continuing education courses, teleconferences, subscrip- Certificate of Participation including:
tion or online courses where formal continuing education credits Name of Participant, Title of Program, Name of Provider, Date of
are awarded Program, Number of contact hours/CMLE
President
Employer-offered courses, in-service programs, sponsored courses
President-Elect
Letter on original letterhead signed and dated by employer/certifi-
William E. Schreiber, MD, FASCP cate/signed attendanceJames L. Wisecarver,containing
from vendor-employer MD, FASCPabove
information

Formal college/university coursework Official Transcript (No Copies)

Competence assessment by employer Employer Assessment Form completed by the employer document-
Vice President Treasurer
ing competence in particular laboratory specialty(ies) and date of
Melissa Perry Upton, MD, FASCP Anne
assessment (form available Walsh-Feeks, MS,
at www.ascp.org/cmp ) PA(ASCP)CM

Documentation of Clinical Teaching Completed Clinical Teaching Documentation Form documenting Aca-
demic Institution, dates of instruction and instructional areas covered,
signed and dated by employer. (form available at www.ascp.org/cmp )

Secretary
Research & preparation for presentation or workshop President
Copy of syllabus, program or letter from organization that indicates
Lynnette G. Chakkaphak, MS, David
content, length of teaching time N.B. Lewin,
and name MD,
of the FASCP
organization
MT(ASCP)
Authoring a book or book chapter, doctoral dissertation Title page of publication and table of contents containing author
name

Board
Editing aMembers
book Copy of cover or inside page containing editor names

Dana Altenburger, MD, FASCP, Chair Fellow Council Diana L. Kremitske, MHA, MA, Member At-Large Director
Presenting posters/exhibits Abstract identifying poster session, meeting program or brochure
Cody Carter, MD, Chair, Resident Council Jesse McCoy, PA(ASCP), Chair-elect, Council of Laboratory
identifying presentation
Professionals
Lee H. Hilborne, MD, MPH, DLM(ASCP)CM FASCP, Chair,
Journal articles,
International master thesis
Commission Henry
Copy ofM. Rinder, MD, FASCP, Fellow At-Large Director
publication

Cynthia Johns, MSA, MASCP, MLS(ASCP)CM, Member At- Kimberly Sanford, MD, MASCP, MT(ASCP), Fellow At-Large
Serving on BOC examination committees, committees or boards Letter from organization verifying participation, in what capacity and
Director
Large Director
related to the profession dates of service
Nathan H. Johnson, PhD, MASCP, MT(ASCP)DLM,SC,SLS, Gene P. Siegal, MD, PhD, FASCP, Fellow At-Large Director
Member
Role ofAt-Large Directorfor NAACLS/CAAHEP accredited pro-
on-site inspector Gregory
Letter fromN.organization
Sossaman, MD, FASCP,
(NAACLS, Fellow
CAAHEP, At-Large
The Director
Joint Commis-
Marsha
gramsC.
or Kinney,
laboratoryMD, MASCP,for
inspections Fellow At-Large
CAP/ The Joint Director sion, CAP,
Diane etc.) verifying
L. Sterchi, MSM,your role as anChair,
HTL(ASCP), inspector and the
Council dates of
of Laboratory
Commission/AABB/COLA/state agency Professionals Laboratory
inspection

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U.S.
BoardCredential Maintenance Program
of Directors
The ASCP Board of Directors governs the activities of the Society and is responsible for its fiscal viability and for
achieving the mission of the Society.
U.S. AUDIT PROCEDURE CONTINUED
The Board of Directors is composed of the Officers, the Immediate Past President, five At-Large Directors who are
Fellows, and three At-Large Directors who are Members, as well as the following ex-officio members: the Chairs of
the Fellow Council, the Council of Laboratory Professionals and the Resident Council, the Chair-elect of the Council
of Laboratory Procedures
Submission Professionals, and the Chair of the International Commission.

The will
You Officers of theifSociety
be notified are the President,
your Declaration President-Elect,
Form is chosen Vicewill
for audit. You President, Secretary,
be requested and copies
to submit Treasurer.
of the documents list-
ed for all of the continuing competence activities you completed to acquire the necessary CMP points. If your documentation
is pro-vided in a language other than English, translated English copies will be required. DO NOT SUBMIT original documents,
except for official college/university tran-scripts. Audit documentation should be
2016-2017 Board of Directors
mailed to the following address:

ASCP Board of Certification

President
33 West Monroe Street Suite 1600, President-Elect
Chicago, IL 6060 William E. Schreiber, MD, FASCP James L. Wisecarver, MD, FASCP
Attn: CMP Audit

Successful Completion of CMP after Audit

Vice President
Upon successful completion Treasurer
of the auditing process, you will receive a new certificate valid for three years. The designation
“CM”, in a superscript, is required
Melissa Perryafter your MD,
Upton, certi-fication
FASCP credential to indicate that youAnne
have Walsh-Feeks,
successfully maintained yourCM
MS, PA(ASCP)
certification [e.g., MLS(ASCP)CM].

Unsuccessful Audit

If your declaration is Secretary President

audited and you are unable to submit documentation of your continuing maintenance activities or you
were unable to complete the required
Lynnette CMP pointsMS,
G. Chakkaphak, due to extenuating circumstances, you may
David submit
N.B. a letter
Lewin, MD,ofFASCP
appeal to the
ASCP Board of Certification.
MT(ASCP)

Audit Appeals Procedure

Board Members
To appeal an unsuccessful audit, you must submit a letter to the Board DianaofL. Certification.
Kremitske, MHA,ThisMA,
letter must describe
Member in detail the
At-Large Director
Dana Altenburger, MD, FASCP, Chair Fellow Council
reasons for your inability to complete the program and include documentation supporting your request. Extenuating circum-
Cody Carter, Jesse McCoy, PA(ASCP), Chair-elect, Council of Laboratory
stances likelyMD, Chair,
to be Residentinclude:
considered Council serious, incapacitating illness over one year in duration; or military assignment over-
Professionals
Lee H. Hilborne, MD, MPH, DLM(ASCP)CM FASCP, Chair,
seas over a one year duration in a location with no access to online workshops. Financial hardship and personal/family-related
International Commission Henry M. Rinder, MD, FASCP, Fellow At-Large Director
responsibilities are not considered extenuating circumstances. Your letter of appeal and all supporting documentation will be
Cynthia Kimberly Sanford, MD, MASCP, MT(ASCP), Fellow At-Large
reviewedJohns, MSA,
and you MASCP,
will MLS(ASCP)CM,
be notified Member At-
of the decision. Director
Large Director
Nathan H. Johnson, PhD, MASCP, MT(ASCP)DLM,SC,SLS, Gene P. Siegal, MD, PhD, FASCP, Fellow At-Large Director
Member At-Large Director Gregory N. Sossaman, MD, FASCP, Fellow At-Large Director
Marsha
July 2017C.©Kinney, MD,
American MASCP,
Society FellowPathology
for Clinical At-Large Director Diane L. Sterchi, MSM, HTL(ASCP), Chair, Council of Laboratory
Professionals Laboratory

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