Diplomate in Laboratory Management, DLM (ASCP)
Credential: Diplomate in Laboratory Management, DLM (ASCP)
Credentialing Agency: American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Renewal Period: 3 years
The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Diplomate in Laboratory Management, DLM(ASCP) is a high level certification. To be eligible for this examination, an applicant must have baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally accredited college/university and at least five years of full time acceptable experience in clinical laboratory supervision or management in the U.S., Canada or an accredited laboratory within the last ten years. The DLM exam questions encompass the following content areas within Laboratory Management: Financial Management, Operations Management, Personnel Management, and Quality Management.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Diplomate in Laboratory Management, DLM (ASCP)
The following DOD Civilian Occupations provide training and/or experience that contributes to attaining this credential:
The following Federal Occupations provide training and/or experience that contribute to attaining this credential:
| Federal Occupation | Related As | |
|---|---|---|
| 1320 Chemistry Series |  Some |
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 5 years
- 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
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
Contact Page
Education and/or Experience REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must have an MBA or MHA or other management related Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university, AND at least two years of full time acceptable experience in clinical laboratory supervision or management in the U.S., Canada or an accredited laboratory within the last five years.
Route 2:Candidate must have a Master's degree from a regionally accredited college/university, AND ASCP Board of Certification technologist/scientist or specialist certification, AND at least two years of full time acceptable experience in clinical laboratory supervision or management in the U.S., Canada or an accredited laboratory within the last five years.
Route 3:Candidate must have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college/university, AND ASCP Board of Certification technologist/scientist or specialist certification, AND at least four years of full time acceptable experience in clinical laboratory supervision or management in the U.S., Canada or an accredited laboratory within the last eight years.
Route 4:Candidate must have a doctorate in medicine, chemistry, biology, immunology, microbiology, allied health, clinical laboratory sciences, or an appropriately related field from a regionally accredited college/university, AND at least two years of full time acceptable experience in clinical laboratory supervision or management in the U.S., Canada or an accredited laboratory within the last five years.
Route 5:Candidate must have a baccalaureate degree in a management or business related field from a regionally accredited college/university, AND at least four years of full time acceptable experience in clinical laboratory supervision or management in the U.S., Canada or an accredited laboratory within the last eight years.
Route 6:Candidate must have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college/university, AND at least five years of full time acceptable experience in clinical laboratory supervision or management in the U.S., Canada or an accredited laboratory within the last ten years.
Note: An accredited laboratory is one that has a CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; JCI accreditation; or Accreditation under ISO 15189.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: To fulfill the experience requirement for the Diplomate in Laboratory Management examination, candidates must have experience within the time frame required, in twenty-two of the thirty-five areas listed below.
- Billing
- Budgets
- Capital equipment acquisition
- Cash flow analysis
- Contract negotiations
- Cost analysis
- Financial accounting
- Labor resource management
- Materials management
- Utilization/reimbursement management
Operations Management
- Communications
- Data management
- Facilities management
- Information technology
- Intra/Interdepartmental relations
- Marketing
- Development, evaluation, and/or validation of new technology/tests
- Safety and emergency management
- Strategic planning and growth
Personnel Management
- Conflict resolution
- Education and training/continuing education
- Job descriptions
- Performance management
- Performance standards
- Personnel engagement
- Personnel regulatory compliance
- Recruiting and hiring
- Staffing and scheduling
- Succession planning and staff development
- Wage and salary administration
Quality Management
- Accreditation
- Performance improvement
- Productivity assessment and process improvement
- Regulatory compliance and licensure
- Risk management/medical-legal issues
Written Exam
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Financial Management (20-25%)
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Budgets
- Preparation
- Management
- Capital Equipment Acquisition
- Cost Analysis (e.g., new tests, setting charges)
- Materials Management (e.g., purchasing and inventory)
- Financial Accounting (e.g., general ledger, accounts receivable/payable)
- Utilization/Reimbursement Management
- Labor Resource Management
- Contract Negotiations (e.g., HMO, vendor)
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Billing
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Budgets
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Operations Management (20-25%)
- Safety and Emergency Management
- Intra/Interdepartmental Relations (e.g. Physician or Safety Committees)
- Information Technology (development, implementation, integration, and maintenance)
- Facilities Management (e.g., space allocation, laboratory design, utilities)
- Data Management (e.g., research and outcomes)
- Develop, Evaluate, and/or Validate New Technology/Tests
- Strategic Planning and Growth
- Communications (e.g., other departments, vendors)
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Marketing
- Consumer Relations and Customer Service
- Market Research and Planning
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Personnel Management (30-35%)
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Personnel Engagement (e.g., motivation, employee recognition)
- Staffing and Scheduling
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Performance Standards
- Training
- Competency Assessments
- Performance Management (e.g., Evaluations, Coaching, Counseling, Disciplinary Action)
- Succession Planning and Staff Development
- Education/Continuing Education
- Job Descriptions
- Wage & Salary Administration
- Personnel Regulatory Compliance (e.g., FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEOC)
- Conflict Resolution
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Quality Management (20-25%)
- Performance Improvement (e.g., general, Six Sigma, Lean)
- Regulatory Compliance and Licensure (e.g., federal and state)
- Accreditation
- Risk Management/Medical-Legal Issues
- Productivity Assessment and Process Improvement
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Diplomate in Laboratory Management, DLM (ASCP) examination:
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Diplomate in Laboratory Management, DLM (ASCP)
Renewal Period: 3 years
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