Histology Certification Histology Credential Process 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How often must HTL (ASCP) credential holders recertify to maintain active status?
- Every 2 years
- Every 3 years (Correct answer)
- Every 5 years
- Every 10 years
Correct answer: Every 3 years
HTL(ASCP) credential holders must recertify every 3 years through the ASCP Board of Certification's Continuing Competence program.
Question 2: Which organization administers the HT(ASCP) and HTL(ASCP) certification examinations?
- American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
- ASCP Board of Certification (Correct answer)
- National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
- American Association of Bioanalysts
Correct answer: ASCP Board of Certification
The ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) administers all histotechnology certification examinations including HT and HTL credentials.
Question 3: What is the minimum number of continuing education credits required per 3-year recertification cycle for HTL credential holders?
- 18 CE credits
- 36 CE credits
- 36 contact hours (Correct answer)
- 30 CE credits
Correct answer: 36 contact hours
HTL(ASCP) holders must earn 36 contact hours of continuing education per 3-year recertification cycle.
Question 4: Which pathway allows a candidate with a bachelor's degree in biology but no formal histology training to qualify for the HT exam?
- Route 1: formal program
- Route 2: work experience (Correct answer)
- Route 3: military experience
- There is no qualifying pathway
Correct answer: Route 2: work experience
Route 2 allows candidates with a related science degree to qualify via documented work experience in a histology laboratory.
Question 5: When a histotechnologist allows their credential to lapse, what is the first step to reinstate it?
- Retake the full certification exam
- Submit a reinstatement application with fees (Correct answer)
- Complete 72 CE hours immediately
- Obtain a new laboratory director signature
Correct answer: Submit a reinstatement application with fees
Lapsed credential holders must submit a reinstatement application along with required fees to ASCP BOC before other requirements are assessed.
Question 6: Which of the following is NOT an acceptable category for earning CE credits toward ASCP recertification?
- Attending a professional laboratory conference
- Publishing a peer-reviewed histology article
- Completing online modules on ASCP eLearning
- Reading a general non-science fiction novel (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Reading a general non-science fiction novel
General fiction reading has no relevance to laboratory science and does not qualify as continuing education for ASCP recertification.
Question 7: A candidate who graduated from an accredited histotechnology program and completed the required clinical experience is applying for the HTL exam. Where must they submit their application?
- Directly to the testing center
- To their program director for forwarding
- Through the ASCP BOC online portal (Correct answer)
- To their state licensing board
Correct answer: Through the ASCP BOC online portal
All HTL exam applications are submitted through the ASCP BOC online portal at ascp.org.
Histology Certification Histology Credential Process 2
How often must HTL (ASCP) credential holders recertify to maintain active status?