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The American Board of Pathology administers two "primary examinations": one examination in anatomic pathology and one in clinical pathology, where candidates pursuing combined certification are required to take both. Both examinations are in multiple-choice format with one best answer for each question.
The American Osteopathic Board of Pathology (AOBPa) is an organization that provides board certification to qualified Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) who specialize in the diagnosis and characterization of disease in patients following thorough examination of biopsies and/or bodily fluids (pathologists).
It serves patients, pathologists, and the public [1] by fostering and advocating best practices in pathology and laboratory medicine. [ 2 ] It is the world's largest association composed exclusively of pathologists certified by the American Board of Pathology, [ 3 ] and is widely considered the leader in laboratory quality assurance.
Founded in 1922, the ASCP provides programs in education, certification and advocacy on behalf of patients, pathologists and lab professionals. [1] In addition, the ASCP publishes numerous textbooks, newsletters and other manuals, and publishes two industry journals: American Journal of Clinical Pathology (AJCP) and LabMedicine. [2]
Graduates of the ABHES are not eligible for the American Society for Clinical Pathology(ASCP) certification, but are eligible for the American Medical Technologists(AMT) certification. [1] NAACLS has criticized the rise of non-accredited, on-the-job training (OJT) programs as undermining the laboratory profession. [2]
Certificate of Compliance: Issued to a laboratory once the State Agency or CMS surveyors conduct a survey (inspection) and determine that the laboratory is compliant with the applicable CLIA requirements. This type of certificate is issued to a laboratory that performs nonwaived (moderate and/or high complexity) testing. COA: Certificate of ...
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In 2009, NCA was acquired by American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) to form a single certifying agency, the ASCP Board of Certification. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] People who had an NCA certification were transferred to the Board of Certification, without needing to sit any additional examinations.