In this presentation, Matt Schulze will highlight ASCP Advocacy initiatives focused on immigration issues that positively impact the laboratory workforce. ASCP BOC Volunteer Advisory Board Leaders - representing the Caribbean, Middle East, and the Philippines – will discuss the state of laboratory medicine in their regions along with the positive impacts of BOC credentialing on a global scale.

The ASCP BOC, established in 1928, has been pivotal in setting the highest standards of competency, skill, and professionalism in laboratory medicine and pathology practices. With over 625,000 credentials attained by laboratory professionals from 117 countries, the ASCP BOC’s credentials have a significant global presence.

This presentation will demonstrate how the ASCP BOC credentials enhance job prospects, professional growth, and career satisfaction for laboratory professionals. Presenters will share key insights, challenges, and solutions in promoting a culture of competency assured through ASCP BOC credentialing and participation in the Credential Maintenance Program (CMP), which ensures continuous professional development and relevant expertise in the field.

By maintaining rigorous standards and fostering continuous innovation, the ASCP BOC is the global leader in credentialing laboratory professionals, thereby contributing significantly to the advancement of medical laboratory professionals.

Faculty/Authors
Eleanor Garcia, CLS, RMT (PRC)
Marion Carrillo, MS, MLS(ASCP)cm
Mohamed Abdelmonem, PhD, MBA, CLS, MLS(ASCP)SBB
Kedesha Callender, MLS(ASCPi)cm
Matthew Schulze

Physician Competencies: Medical knowledge, patient care, practice-based learning

CME/CMLE Credit: 1.0
Estimated Completion Time: 1 hour
Format: Online Educational Activity

Accreditation Statement: The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).

Credit Designation Statement: The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) designates this journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Instructions

To claim CME/CMLE credit for the exercise, do the following:

1. Review the Technical Considerations.
2. Review the Faculty Disclosures.
3. Click Go to Course to view an overview of the modules in this course.
4. Click Access to begin the course.
5. Submit the course Evaluation.
6. Enter the maximum number of credits offered and click Claim CME to register credit.

Faculty Disclosure

Technical Considerations

Release Date: 09/04/2024
Review Date:
Expiration Date: 03/06/2025