
If you feel as though taking an online San Diego ASCP certification course could help you pursue your academic and professional goals, Varsity Tutors offers one of the best products of its type in the industry. The ASCP, or American Society for Clinical Pathology, is an organization that offers over 20 different certifications to medical laboratory technicians interested in proving their skills to current and potential employers. Each certification exam includes its own set of prerequisites (called a Route) that can range from earning a degree from educational institutions such as San Diego State University or the University of California - San Diego to pertinent workplace experience. Once you meet these requirements, you can sit for the associated test.
Our San Diego ASCP certification training options allow you to focus your review on the specific exam you're taking. For example, let's say that you're preparing for the Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) exam. Your instructor can cover topics such as blood collection methods, urinalysis, and immune hemolytic anemias. We thoroughly vet every course instructor, so you can rest assured that your teacher will be a great communicator capable of answering any questions you may have.
Similarly, you can review the structure and content of the exam you're studying for during your San Diego ASCP certification training. Most tests consist of 100 items over a testing session of 150 minutes, but some tests don't follow this general rule. For example, the Donor Phlebotomy Technician (DBT) exam only has 90 questions in 150 minutes, while the Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) test has 80 questions to answer in 120 minutes. Your instructor can show you time-saving strategies to help you make the most of the time allotted to you on test day. For instance, it is sometimes best to put something down and move onto the next question than puzzling over a single item for an extended period of time. You can always go back and review your responses if time allows at the conclusion of the test.
Unlike many other classes, all classes provided by Varsity Tutors take place on a mobile-friendly Live Learning Platform. Cool features such as video chat functionality and a virtual whiteboard allow you to get a face-to-face study experience anywhere with a stable internet connection, providing unprecedented control over your own learning environment. You can also be seen and heard by everyone in your virtual classroom, so asking for assistance is as simple as raising your hand.
Many students are hesitant to share their instructor with other students at first, but ultimately find that working in a collaborative learning environment makes it easier to pursue educational success. If one of your classmates is struggling with laboratory mathematics items on the Histotechnician (HT) exam, you can try to help them overcome this learning obstacle. Likewise, one of your peers may be able to help you with challenging concepts on the Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) exam. Your classmates are a learning resource, so don't be afraid to interact with them and enrich your experience.
We understand how tight your schedule is, so we try to make our services as convenient as possible. For instance, we offer multiple courses concurrently, including two-week and four-week options to accommodate almost any schedule. Since every course happens online, you never need to worry about a commute to get to a meeting. We also launch new courses monthly, so you don't have to wait too long to get started.
Varsity Tutors would love to enroll you in an online San Diego ASCP certification class today, so reach out to us and get the process started. Knowledgeable educational consultants are currently standing by to answer any questions you may have!
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)

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