American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Technologist in Cytogenetics (CG(ASCP))

Credential: Technologist in Cytogenetics (CG(ASCP))  In-Demand resource  ANSI resource
Credentialing Agency: American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Renewal Period: 3 years

The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Technologist in Cytogenetics (CG(ASCP)) certification is for laboratory professionals who possess knowledge and skills in the areas of specimen preparation, molecular cytogenetic testing, chromosome analysis and imaging, and laboratory operations. To earn the CG(ASCP) certification, applicants must meet education and/or experience requirements and pass a written exam.

More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.

Technologist in Cytogenetics (CG(ASCP))

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 

Eligibility Requirements (View Details)

  • Credential Prerequisite
  • Experience
  • Education: Bachelors
  • Training
  • Membership
  • Other
  • Fee

Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.

Exam Requirements (View Details)

  • Exam
  • Written Exam
  • Oral Exam
  • Practical Exam
  • Performance Assessment

RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY

Renewal Period: 3 years

  • Continuing Education
  • Exam
  • Continuing Education OR Exam
  • Fee
  • Other

AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

33 West Monroe Street
Suite 1600
Chicago, IL  60603

Phone: (800) 267-2727

Fax: (312) 541-4472
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Education and/or Experience REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must satisfy the requirements of at least one of the following routes:

Route 1:

Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college/university AND successful completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited cytogenetics education program within the last five years. After five years from the date of completion of the NAACLS program has passed, an applicant's eligibility will be based on clinical laboratory experience.

Route 2:

Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college/university with a major in biological science or chemistry, or a baccalaureate degree including 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) of college course work in the biological, chemical and/or medical sciences from a regionally accredited college/university AND one year of full time acceptable work experience in a clinical cytogenetics laboratory in the U.S., Canada or an accredited laboratory within the last three years.

Route 3:

Applicants must have a master’s degree or doctorate in genetics or molecular biology from a regionally accredited college/university AND nine months of full time acceptable work experience in a clinical cytogenetics laboratory in the U.S., Canada or an accredited laboratory within the last three years.

Note: An accredited laboratory refers to CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; or JCI accreditation; or Accreditation under ISO 15189.

Note: A clinical cytogenetics laboratory is defined as one capable of providing individuals with knowledge and practical experience in clinical cytogenetics such as primary cell culture and harvest, slide preparation and staining, chromosome analysis, microscopic and image analysis, and molecular techniques (e.g., fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) and microarray).

Written Exam

  • Specimen Preparation (25%-30%)
    • Specimen Preparation, Culture, and Harvest
    • Chromosome Banding and Staining Techniques
  • Molecular Cytogenetic Testing (10%-15%)
    • Preparation of Fluorescence In-Situ Hybridization (FISH) Slides
    • Analysis of FISH Slides
    • FISH Quality Control
    • Microarray
  • Chromosome Analysis and Imaging (45%-55%)
    • Microscope and Imaging Equipment Operation and Maintenance
    • Chromosome Selection, Analysis and Documentation
    • Chromosome Identification and Karyogram Review
  • Laboratory Operations (5%-15%)
    • Laboratory Practice
    • Laboratory Safety
    • Quality Management and Continuous Quality Improvement
    • Professional Standards

RECERTIFICATION

Technologist in Cytogenetics (CG(ASCP))

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Technologist in Cytogenetics (CG(ASCP)) credential has the following recertification information:

  • The CG(ASCP) certification is renewed every three years by accumulating 36 Credential Maintenance Program (CMP) points, completing the CMP online declaration process, and paying a fee.

    The CMP points must include one point in laboratory or patient safety (i.e., quality control, quality assurance) and two points in cytogenetics. The remaining points can be in the area(s) of lab specialty, management, education, or other related laboratory areas of interest.

    Additional information can be found in the U.S. Credential Maintenance Program (CMP) Booklet.

In Demand

This certification is considered in demand

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Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the military occupation (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the military occupation (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

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Early Career

1-3 years experience; Enlisted E1 through E4

Mid Career

4-10 years experience; Enlisted E5 through E6

Late Career

10+ years experience; Enlisted E7 and Above

Early Career

1-3 years experience; Enlisted “A” School through E5

Mid Career

4-10 years experience; Enlisted E6 through E7

Late Career

10+ years experience; Enlisted E8 and Above

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Low

May be difficult to attain: minimum education requirement is a Bachelor's degree, and/or minimum experience is 10 or more years.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

Medium

Moderate ease of attainment: minimum education requirement = Associate's and/or prerequisite and/or minimum experience = more than 2 years and less than 10 years of experience.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

High

Highly attainable: mimum education requirement = HS or less and/or minimum experience = 2 years or less experience and no additional requirements.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

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Updated: October 16, 2019
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