
If you're a pathologist looking to become ASCP certified, Varsity Tutors can help you prepare for the exam with an Ann Arbor ASCP certification course. You'll gain access to the tutelage of an expert ASCP prep instructor and a classroom of other professional pathologists and lab technicians who are working towards certification, so you can get approach the exam in an atmosphere of mutual support. The ASCP, or American Society for Clinical Pathology, is a nationally-recognized membership organization. Certification through the ASCP's Board of Certification can demonstrate to employers that you're highly capable of performing the vital functions of work in a lab environment, potentially opening up opportunities for advancement or new job prospects.
There are more than 20 ASCP certification exams, and the material you'll study will differ depending on what your goals are. Some of the more popular certifications are the Medical Laboratory Scientist certificate, the Medical Laboratory Scientist certificate, the Histotechnician certificate, and the Phlebotomy Technician certificate, but there are many other specialties that you may be interested in as well. The exam varies from one certification to the other; for example, if you're interested in the Histotechnician certificate, the exam will focus on staining procedures, laboratory safety, use and maintenance of instruments, embedding and microtomy, and other similar topics, while if you were to take the exam for the Technologist in Cytogenetics certificate, say, you may face a very different set of questions. Qualifications for each certificate vary as well. Almost all require six month's professional experience. Many require a bachelor's degree, but some are open to those who have completed a nursing program. In each case there are a variety of "Routes" to certification, and each Route takes various mixtures of experience, training, and education into account, so you have options as you aim for your certification goals.
The prerequisites for ASCP certification mean that you're undoubtedly skilled in your field, whether you have a degree from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, a nursing license from Eastern Michigan University, or have graduated from a program at any other school. However, the certification process can be complicated, and you may be tested on skills that you haven't regularly used in a professional setting. Ann Arbor ASCP certification training can help you understand the structure and format of the test and focus your study on the subjects that are most critical to the certificate you're pursuing. You'll attend your Ann Arbor ASCP certification class online, where you'll be taught by a qualified instructor in a virtual classroom. You'll be able to see and speak with your instructor and your peers, thanks to our video chat platform. You can engage with lectures and sample exam scenarios provided by your teacher, and can participate in class discussions where you'll be exposed to the experiences and perspectives of pathologists and lab techs from all walks of life. This can broaden your understanding of the profession, and sharing your own knowledge can reinforce your existing skills. Collaborative learning of this sort can improve learning outcomes, and you'll be able to request one-on-one review sessions with your instructor, too, where you can go over difficult material and get questions cleared up.
We know that many professional technicians can have busy work lives and many personal commitments, and an online course can make it easier to squeeze ASCP exam prep into a crammed day. You won't have to worry about adding a commute to your life, and you can study from wherever you find yourself most comfortable and productive. There are a variety of course meeting times available, and you can choose between four-week and two-week sessions, so scheduling can be flexible.
If you reach out to Varsity Tutors today we can have you enrolled in an Ann Arbor ASCP certification training course in no time. Courses are starting every month, so you can get started quickly and easily. Give us a call and you can be taking a step towards pursuing success on the ASCP certification exam.
ASCP Certifications
- Phlebotomy Technician (PBT)
- Donor Phlebotomy Technician (DPT)
- Histotechnician (HT)
- Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA)
- Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
- Cytotechnologist (CT)
- Histotechnologist (HTL)
- Technologist in Blood Banking (BB)
- Technologist in Chemistry (C)
- Technologist in Cytogenetics (CG)
- Technologist in Hematology (H)
- Technologist in Microbiology (M)
- Technologist in Molecular Biology (MB)
- Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB)
- Specialist in Chemistry (SC)
- Specialist in Cytotechnology (SCT)
- Specialist in Cytometry (SCYM)
- Specialist in Hematology (SH)
- Specialist in Microbiology (SM)
- Specialist in Molecular Biology (SMB)
- Pathologists' Assistant (PA)
- Diplomate in Laboratory Management (DLM)

LaKisha: Ann Arbor ASCP Board of Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification instructor
...I have worked in various healthcare settings, including pediatrics, geriatrics, inpatient, and outpatient. One of the most rewarding positions that I held was Medical Assistant Program Director at a local technical college. I hold title of certifications in Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, Allied Health Instruction, Phlebotomy Instruction, CPR Healthcare Provider and Instruction. I am very passionate about my craft and skillset. Congratulations on taking this step. I may have a small frame, but I have big...
Subject Expertise
- ASCP Board of Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant Exam
- Professional Certifications

John: Ann Arbor ASCP Board of Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification instructor
...enhance their educational endeavors for a lifetime. I believe in utilizing strategies of learning from my backgrounds in Communication Studies, Women's Studies Gender Studies, and Social Work. I believe in the potential for any student to achieve an A in every course and in every assignment. More so than a grade, my goal is to help students fall in love with the process of learning. Feedback from successful students has allowed me to recognize how...
Education & Certification
- Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
- Loyola University-Chicago - Master of Social Work, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- ASCP Board of Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification
- GIAC - Global Information Assurance Certification
- CFP
- CPA
- +455 subjects

Jay: Ann Arbor ASCP Board of Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification instructor
Work hard in silence, let success make the noise. A comfort zone is a beautiful place, but nothing ever grows there. Luck favors the prepared. As an educator the most dangerous phrase you can ever say is, "We have always done it that way."
Education & Certification
- Webster University - Bachelor of Science, Clinical Laboratory Science
- University of Wisconsin-Stout - Master of Science, Instructional Technology
- University of Wisconsin-Stout - Masters in Education, Education
Subject Expertise
- ASCP Board of Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification
- Chemistry
- Professional Certifications
- MCAT
- +10 subjects

Laura: Ann Arbor ASCP Board of Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification instructor
...a BA in Biology from Wittenberg University and an MS in Zoology from NC State University. I have been working in veterinary histology for over 15 years on all kinds of animal species using manual and automated techniques for clinical diagnosis and research. I became HT certified in 2009. My favorite aspects of histology are special stains and microtomy. I can help you with ASCP HT/HTL board prep, tissue micro anatomy and general biology. Let's...
Education & Certification
- Wittenberg University - Bachelor of Engineering, Biology, General
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh - Master of Science, Zoology
Subject Expertise
- ASCP Board of Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification
- ACT
- Biology
- ACT Science
- +5 subjects

Darby MLS(ASCP): Ann Arbor ASCP Board of Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification instructor
...to meet deadlines, they made sure students understood instead of simply regurgitating. Their passion for teaching topics most shy away from, and selling me on enjoying the material myself, instilled the want to share this knowledge and teaching style with others. In 2019, I began tutoring a local middle school student in my area and started to receive more inquiries, leading me to Varsity Tutors. I prefer to tutor one on one; Doing so allows...
Education & Certification
- Grand Valley State University - Bachelor of Science, Clinical Laboratory Science
Subject Expertise
- ASCP Board of Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification
- Social Studies
- Calculus 3
- Electromagnetism
- +68 subjects

Biju: Ann Arbor ASCP Board of Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification instructor
...biology and genetics as thesis topic. I completed my Post Doc fellowship at Johns Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore. My tutoring profile include Molecular Biology , Human genetics and Molecular Cytogenetics ( UG and Master's levels for 5 years), Medical technology at associate level(for 1 year) , Lab research dissertation instructor for 10 students. Besides the subject areas above, I could tutor professional certification exam preparation, ASCP-BOC certification exam, Pharmacy technician certification exam, dissertation writing, research article...
Education & Certification
- Kerala University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences
- Birla Institute of Technology sciencePilani - Doctor of Philosophy, Molecular Biology
Subject Expertise
- ASCP Board of Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification
- Montana Bar Exam
- Science
- MCAT
- +41 subjects

Jessica: Ann Arbor ASCP Board of Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification instructor
...have experience in teaching all disciplines of the MLT/MLS profession but my favorite are Immunology and Hematology. My experience also includes managing an MLT program and preparing students to take the MLT ASCP certification exam. I have my master's in medical laboratory science and am certified through ASCP as a Medical Laboratory Scientist so I am also qualified to tutor for the MLS ASCP certification exam. I look forwarding to helping you on your journey...
Education & Certification
- Bowling Green State University-Firelands - Bachelor of Science, Clinical Laboratory Science
- University of Southern Mississippi - Master of Science, Clinical Laboratory Science
Subject Expertise
- ASCP Board of Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification
- CLS - Clinical Laboratory Science
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Professional Certifications

Dana: Ann Arbor ASCP Board of Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification instructor
...microbiologist and an ASCP certified technologist in microbiology. As a medical microbiologist, I work in the clinical laboratory to diagnose patients with infectious diseases. I have my bachelors in forensic science with a minor in chemistry. I also have my masters in microbiology and infectious diseases, where I completed an experimental research thesis. I was an adjunct professor while completing my masters, teaching undergraduate microbiology lab. I have a great passion for what I do...
Education & Certification
- Long Island University-C W Post Campus - Bachelor of Science, Forensic Science
- Long Island University-C W Post Campus - Master of Science, Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Subject Expertise
- ASCP Board of Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification
- Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Agricultural Science
- +7 subjects

Lana: Ann Arbor ASCP Board of Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification instructor
I am a clinical laboratory scientist working in a microbiology laboratory, and I am passionate about education in the sciences because I see what it does every day. I work closely with my colleagues to education and train others in what we do. I work with Scouts to help broaden horizons, so that our future scientist and leaders are prepared. Plus, I am a mother of four kids in school!
Education & Certification
- University of Wyoming - Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
- University of Wyoming - Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
- American Public University System - Masters in Business Administration, Health Services Administration
Subject Expertise
- ASCP Board of Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification
- Molecular Biology
- Earth Science
- Graduate Test Prep
- +37 subjects

Heba: Ann Arbor ASCP Board of Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification instructor
...2006 until I permanently moved to the USA in July 2019 as a Research Volunteer at UIC, Chicago, IL. I have my BDS, Master's in Oral Medicine and Periodontology and a Ph.D. in Oral Medicine from Cairo University. I am fluent in Arabic and English. I speak intermediate Spanish, too. I worked as a Freelance tutor for five years teaching the National Board of Dental Examination (NBDE), National Board of Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) and...
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- Cairo University - Bachelor of Science, Predentistry
- Cairo University - Doctor of Philosophy, Predentistry
Subject Expertise
- ASCP Board of Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification
- CTP - Certified Treasury Professional
- NBDE
- NBDHE - National Board Dental Hygiene Examination
- +44 subjects

Lisa Scherrer: Ann Arbor ASCP Board of Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification instructor
...for 16 years. I have earned my master's degree in nursing and work as an adjunct faculty member at two local universities because I enjoy precepting new nurses and teaching students. I love to watch the light bulbs turn on and see students make connections between what they learn in class and their practice in real healthcare settings! I believe that a strong foundational knowledge of pathophysiology, theory, and evidence-based practice is important to help...
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor of Science, Clinical Laboratory Science
- Western Governors University - Master of Science, Nursing (RN)
Subject Expertise
- ASCP Board of Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification
- CBIC - Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc
- USMLE
- AANP - American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- +67 subjects

Helene: Ann Arbor ASCP Board of Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification instructor
I have been a working microbiologist for over 45 years. I have always taught and it is my passion to help others learn. I have been teaching as an adjunct for 11 years and always have had a mix of students, adult learners, high school graduates and professional bound students. They are all different and a challenge which I love.
Education & Certification
- Bowling Green State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- Bowling Green State University-Main Campus - Master of Arts, Microbiology and Immunology
- Kennedy Western University - Doctor of Philosophy, Epidemiology
Subject Expertise
- ASCP Board of Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification
- CBIC - Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc
- CIC- Certified Insurance Counselor Exam
- Immunology
- +26 subjects