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March 2017 
Clinical Laboratory Educators' Conference (CLEC) Report* The ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) staff and the ASCP BOC Board of Governors Chair had a wonderful opportunity to meet with the program directors at the Clinical Laboratory Educator's Conference (CLEC) Feb. 23-25 in Boston. On Thursday, Feb. 23, Kathy Hansen, MLS(ASCP)CM, Chair of the ASCP BOC Board of Governors gave the BOC update. There was also a session entitled A Closer Look at the BOC: An Overview for New Program Directors and Faculty with BOC speakers Susan Beck, PhD, MLS(ASCP)CM, Karen Brown, MS, MLS(ASCP)CM, and Patricia Tanabe, MPA, MLS(ASCP)CM. Pat Tanabe, MPA, MLS(ASCP)CM, ASCP BOC Executive Director and Kristin Blake, MA, Manager, BOC Operations, staffed the BOC booth. Five copies of the BOC Study Guide for Clinical Laboratory Certification Examinations, five copies of the BOC Study Guide for Phlebotomy Certification Examinations, and one copy of the BOC Study Guide for Histotechnology Certification were raffled off to eleven lucky winners at the conference. We enjoyed meeting and talking with the program directors and educators. Thank you for visiting us at the BOC booth!
February 2017 Program Director's Guide to Certification Now Available The new February 2017 Program Director's Guide is now available online. Check it out for the latest information on Program Performance Reports.
Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board Recognizes International Certification Examinations by the ASCP Board of Certification (ASCPi) On Jan. 26, 2017, the Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board recognized the international certification examinations as a second alternate pathway for licensure in Tennessee. Examinations must be completed after the following dates for the following licensure categories:
Important - Program Changes Please be sure to notify the BOC office if any of your program information changes, such as your email address, program status, program director, or mailing address. Please notify Kristin Blake at kristin.blake@ascp.org. For program directors from international countries for ASCPi certification, please notify Angela Sreckovic at Angela.Sreckovic@ascp.org.
Reminder: 2017 Program Performance Reports (PPR) Payment Now Due* Invoices for the 2017 Program Performance Report (PPR) were made available to all program directors of NAACLS, CAAHEP, and ABHES accredited/approved program as well as BOC approved structured phlebotomy training programs in October 2016. The invoice amount is $150 and covers the period of Jan. 1, 2017, through Dec. 31, 2017. A reminder notice was emailed on Jan. 10, 2017. If you have any questions, please contact Kristin Blake at kristin.blake@ascp.org.
Updated 2017 User's Guide for Program Performance Reports* Please see the complete revised 2017 User's Guide for Program Performance Reports for all the latest information on accessing and using the 2017 PPRs to your program's best advantage.
Users' Guide for BOC Program Directors Group on ONELab The BOC Program Directors Group is an open group for directors of laboratory programs, as well as education coordinators and clinical coordinators, whose students seek BOC certification. You can join here. A Users' Guide is provided to assist you in posting questions, answers, comments, etc. to the group.
Completing Applications and Examination Eligibility Verification (EEV) Report* Before applying for certification, please ensure that your students have the correct name of your program so that they choose the right name from the drop-down menu on the application. This will ensure that your students appear on the correct EEV Report. Before signing the EEV, be sure to check the program category as well (e.g., Medical Laboratory Scientist vs. Medical Laboratory Technician). The field on the Examination Eligibility Verification (EEV) Report titled "Program End Date" reflects the actual date of program completion as indicated by the student when they complete the online application form. Please ensure that your students are informed of the correct program end date to enter on the online application. This will affect your 2017 PPRs if you choose "Program Date."
Important Information for Students in California and New York Please ensure that your students become certified and complete the examination for licensure by applying for Certification and Licensure on the online application. If students apply for licensure only, they will be required to reapply for certification and take the certification examination. By applying for and taking the certification examination, their examination scores are acceptable for licensure in California and New York. All other state licensure requirements must be met to obtain state licensure. For additional information, see the CA and NY NAACLS student information form.
BOC Study Hall on ONELab The BOC Study Hall is an open group for students preparing to take BOC certification exams. This group is the place for students to share study tips, post questions, discuss topics, and get support from their peers. They can also test their knowledge with the Question of the Week.
FYI -Understanding ASCP BOC Certification Examinations Brief explanations on a variety of topics related to the BOC certification examinations are available at Understanding ASCP BOC Certification Examinations.
Examination Content Guidelines and Reading Lists Exam content guidelines and reading lists are available for exam preparation in all ASCP BOC certification categories. Please encourage your students to use these resources, available at Exam Content Guidelines and Reading Lists.
Do You Have Students Missing From Your PPR or EEV Reports?* When your students complete the online application, please remind them to use the drop-down list of programs to select the program they completed. When students enter the name manually, the school is not recognized, and these students' names will not appear on your PPR or EEV reports. If your program is not listed, please let us know immediately by contacting Kristin Blake at kristin.blake@ascp.org.
Determining Your Students' Examination Eligibility and Transcripts* For information on determining your students' eligibility and transcript requirements, details on these topics are provided at Students' Eligibility and Transcript Requirements.
Applicants Requesting Modifications Due to a Disability If any of your students require a modification due to a disability, we request that your students notify our office in writing at the time of application. Complete information regarding documentation is available on the website.
How to Locate Your Certification Number If you need to locate your certification number, you may access it by logging into your record and clicking on "Home Page" under "My BOC Activities." Then click on the "View Certifications" link. If you require primary source verification of your certification, this information is available at Verification of Certification. There is a $16 charge for this service.
BOC Web pages A list of BOC Web Address Shortcuts is available to assist you in getting directly to the information you need. *UNITED STATES ONLYBoard of Certification Contacts: Please contact the following individuals if you have questions or concerns regarding:
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