American Society For Clinical Pathology International (ASCPi)
California Licensure for International Medical Technologist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Application Fee: $200
The ASCP Board of Registry examination for International Medical Technologist, MT(ASCPi) has been approved for licensure purposes by the state of California effective June 1, 2007. Applicants for California licensure must first apply to California Laboratory Field Services and follow the state application process. Information on the requirements and application process may be obtained at the CDHS Laboratory Field Service web site
Note: Any individual already certified as an International Medical Technologist, MT(ASCPi) after June 1, 2007 will not need to retake the examination for California state licensure.
CA Licensure and International MT(ASCPi) Certification
You must meet the eligibility requirements established by the ASCP Board of Registry and the licensure requirements established by the state of California. You must also successfully complete the ASCP Board of Registry certification examination administered after June 1, 2007.
STEP 1 : Contact the CDHS Laboratory Field Services web site for information on completing the licensure process and submit an application to California.
STEP 2 : Review the eligibility requirements for International Medical Technologist MT(ASCPi) to be sure you have met these requirements.
STEP 3 : To apply for ASCPi certification, complete the general Application for ASCPi Board of Registry Certification (DO NOT COMPLETE THE STATE LICENSURE APPLICATION) and submit this form with a non-refundable application fee and all necessary documentation to the ASCP Board of Registry office. Please refer to the International Procedures for Examination and Certification for detailed eligibility requirements. Sign and submit a release form (PDF) authorizing our office to submit your examination scores to California Laboratory Field Services. This form must contain the unique California identification number provided by the state.
STEP 4 : Upon determination of your eligibility for examination, you will receive an admission letter with a phone number for scheduling your appointment to take the examination. Examinations are administered year-round on computer by appointment. Visit the Pearson site for ASCP examinations to identify a location that's convenient for you. You may schedule an appointment to take the examination at your convenience within the assigned 3 month examination period.
STEP 5 : Upon completion of the examination, your results (pass or fail) will appear briefly on the computer screen. A copy of your examinee performance report will be e-mailed to you and a copy of your results will be forwarded to California within ten (10) business days after we have received your final transcript verifying completion of the academic requirements. Upon passing the examination, you will receive a certification number on your examinee performance report and a certificate verifying your certification within 6-8 weeks.
International MT(ASCPi) Certification after June 1, 2007
You do not need to reapply or retake the ASCP Board of Registry certification examination if you were certified after June 1, 2007.
STEP 1 : You will need to follow the instructions under Verification of Certification to have your examination results sent to CDHS Laboratory Field Services to verify successful completion of the ASCP Board of Registry certification examination.
STEP 2 : Enter your unique California identification number in the space for ID number.
STEP 3 : Choose the option to send your examination results to a third party and indicate the email address of the CDHS office provided in the letter sent to you from the California LFS Personnel Licensing Section.
* The preceding information was obtained from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists. For more information, contact: www.ascp.org
