
Varsity Tutors is a powerful educational resource that provides Virginia Beach ASCP certification course offerings to students interested in doing everything they can to prepare for their exam. The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP for short) offers over 20 different certifications to help medical laboratory technicians prove what skills they possess. Each certification has unique groups of prerequisites called "Routes" that determine whether you're eligible to take a particular test. Sample requirements include earning a degree from a college such as Norfolk State University or Old Dominion University, meeting a minimum amount of work experience, and having undergone specialized training. When you're ready to take the test, let us help you pursue your full potential.
We provide separate Virginia Beach ASCP certification training options for every certification available, allowing you to invest in test prep that concentrates on the specific exam you're taking. For instance, let's say that you're looking for assistance with the Histotechnician (HT) exam. Your instructor can review concepts such as how to stain tissues, calculate the content of molar solutions, and the safe disposal of laboratory waste. If you're preparing for the Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) test, you can instead focus on topics like the proper storage of blood samples and microbiology. Either way, your instructor will be a helpful resource capable of answering any questions you may have.
Many students also find it beneficial to incorporate sample test items into their Virginia Beach ASCP certification training to give them a sense of what the actual test is like. For instance, all ASCP assessments utilize CAT, or Computer Adaptive Testing, that allows a computer to select a test-taker's next question based on how they have fared on previous questions. It can be tempting to try to deduce how you're doing by the perceived difficulty of each question, but doing so will only distract you from the item in front of you. Instead, your instructor can share proven test-taking tips to help you focus exclusively on the item in front of you.
Every course we offer entails a group of like-minded students meeting with an instructor on our exclusive Live Learning Platform. While our competitors expect you to commute to a regular class, our digital classroom leverages handy features such as video chat capability and a virtual whiteboard to bring face-to-face instruction to you. You, your teacher, and the other students can all see and hear each other, so asking for help is as easy as raising your hand.
You can also interact with your peers on our Live Learning Platform, adding an extra dimension to your test prep experience. If you're having a hard time with the proper procedure for labeling samples on the Phlebotomy Technician exam (PBT), one of your classmates may know a great memorization trick to help you out. Similarly, you can try explaining the concepts of the Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) test to one of your new friends to help them out. Your instructor can even assign group projects to encourage you to explore perspectives besides your own for a more dynamic study experience.
We understand how hard it is to juggle your professional life as a medical technician with your personal life, so we make our services as accessible as possible. We offer both two-week and four-week class options to help you find something that works for you. New classes also start on a monthly basis, ensuring that you never need to wait too long before getting started.
Varsity Tutors can enroll you in a Virginia Beach ASCP certification class, but it's up to you to get the process started. Contact us using the information provided below to learn more about the services we provide!
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)

Dana: Virginia Beach ASCP Board of Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification instructor
...I'm Dana and I am a NYS licensed medical 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....
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
- Biology
- Science
- Biochemistry
- +7 subjects

Lisa Scherrer: Virginia Beach ASCP Board of Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification instructor
...name is Lisa and I have been a nurse 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...
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
- Anatomy & Physiology
- CLEP
- Insurance License
- +67 subjects

Heba: Virginia Beach ASCP Board of Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification instructor
...Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) and all dental exams. I had the NBDE 1, 2 exams myself in 2014. Also, I teach Biology at Wright College at Chicago. I tutor Physiology, Genetics, Immunology, Biochenistry, Molecular Biology, and other Biology topics. Teaching is my ultimate passion and it is a fun adventure, and an opportunity to learn more. I am in love with all my students. I provide mnemonics, handouts, studying and exam-taking tips.
Education & Certification
- 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
- Legal Writing
- Physical Chemistry
- Elementary School Reading
- +44 subjects

John: Virginia Beach ASCP Board of Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification instructor
...me to recognize how effective the approaches toward tutoring mine have been for all learning types in various academic subjects. While my tutoring students gain much from their experiences from me, I equally gain so much insight and knowledge from the students I tutor. I have a passion for learning and my goal is to help every student I tutor to cultivate their own passions for learning to open up a world of academic and...
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
- C
- AP Spanish Language & Culture
- Conversational Mandarin
- +455 subjects

Biju: Virginia Beach ASCP Board of Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification instructor
...excited to introduce myself(Biju Joseph). I have an undergraduate and master's degree in Medical Technology, and Ph.D. in Life Sciences with cancer molecular 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....
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
- Professional Certifications
- College Biology
- Biotechnology
- +41 subjects

Darby MLS(ASCP): Virginia Beach ASCP Board of Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification instructor
...piqued interest. I believe it was my professors that sold me on how chemistry and physics could be fun. They were always encouraging students to ask questions, and instead of rushing through the material 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....
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
- Math
- Pre-Algebra
- Earth Science
- +65 subjects

Helene: Virginia Beach 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
- Test Prep
- High School Biology
- Science
- +25 subjects