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Below are some of the ASCP requirements outlined by ASCP for Scientist Certification in Chemistry. 

 

Scientist in Chemistry (C)

 

Performs analysis on blood and body fluids to determine the presence or quantity of chemical and/or hormonal content in the specimen to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

 

Eligibility Routes for Scientist in Chemistry, C(ASCP)

 

Route 1

 

 

Route 2

 

  • AND 1 year of full-time acceptable clinical* experience in chemistry in an acceptable laboratory within the last 5 years that must be documented on this Experience Documentation Form. 

*Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation;
OR DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation;
OR JCI accreditation;
OR Accreditation under ISO 15189.

Experience
To fulfill the experience requirement for the Scientist in Chemistry examination, you must have clinical laboratory experience within the last 5 years in 8 of the 15 procedures listed: 

  • Blood gases
  • Carbohydrates
  • Electrolytes
  • Electrophoresis 
  • Enzymes
  • Heme compounds
  • Hormones/vitamins
  • Immunochemistry
  • Lipids/lipoproteins
  • Non-protein nitrogen compounds
  • Point-of-care
  • Proteins
  • Quality management
  • Therapeutic drug monitoring
  • Toxicology  

 

Route 3

 

  • AND successful completion of a structured program in chemistry under the auspices of a NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Scientist program within the last 5 years that must be documented on this Structured Program Documentation Form.

    The structured program in chemistry must be equivalent to the curriculum for chemistry in the Medical Laboratory Scientist program. 

    Applicants should not apply until after successful completion of the structured program

 

Route 4

 

*Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation;
OR DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation;
OR JCI accreditation;
OR Accreditation under ISO 15189.

Experience
To fulfill the experience requirement for the Scientist in Chemistry examination, you must have clinical laboratory experience within the last 5 years in 8 of the 15 procedures listed: 

  • Blood gases
  • Carbohydrates
  • Electrolytes
  • Electrophoresis 
  • Enzymes
  • Heme compounds
  • Hormones/vitamins
  • Immunochemistry
  • Lipids/lipoproteins
  • Non-protein nitrogen compounds
  • Point-of-care
  • Proteins
  • Quality management
  • Therapeutic drug monitoring
  • Toxicology  

 

Route 5

 

The education received from a NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Scientist program is acceptable for a period of 5 years from the date of completion of that program.

 

International Scientist in Chemistry, C(ASCPi)

 

Route 1

 

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

 

Route 2

 

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

#Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.

Experience
To fulfill the experience requirement for the Scientist in Chemistry examination, you must have clinical laboratory experience within the last 5 years in 8 of the 15 procedures listed: 

  • Blood gases
  • Carbohydrates
  • Electrolytes
  • Electrophoresis 
  • Enzymes
  • Heme compounds
  • Hormones/vitamins
  • Immunochemistry
  • Lipids/lipoproteins
  • Non-protein nitrogen compounds
  • Point-of-care
  • Proteins
  • Quality management
  • Therapeutic drug monitoring
  • Toxicology  

 

Route 3

 

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

 

Route 4

 

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

#Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.

Experience
To fulfill the experience requirement for the Scientist in Chemistry examination, you must have clinical laboratory experience within the last 5 years in 8 of the 15 procedures listed: 

  • Blood gases
  • Carbohydrates
  • Electrolytes
  • Electrophoresis 
  • Enzymes
  • Heme compounds
  • Hormones/vitamins
  • Immunochemistry
  • Lipids/lipoproteins
  • Non-protein nitrogen compounds
  • Point-of-care
  • Proteins
  • Quality management
  • Therapeutic drug monitoring
  • Toxicology  

 

Route 5

 

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

$Degrees/Diplomas in Medical Laboratory Science include Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, and Biomedical Laboratory Science.

Experience
To fulfill the experience requirement for the Scientist in Chemistry examination, you must have clinical laboratory experience within the last 5 years in 8 of the 15 procedures listed: 

  • Blood gases
  • Carbohydrates
  • Electrolytes
  • Electrophoresis 
  • Enzymes
  • Heme compounds
  • Hormones/vitamins
  • Immunochemistry
  • Lipids/lipoproteins
  • Non-protein nitrogen compounds
  • Point-of-care
  • Proteins
  • Quality management
  • Therapeutic drug monitoring
  • Toxicology  
Exercise Files
Scientist and Specialist in Chemistry Content Guide ASCP (pdf)
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