ASCP accept AndersonCE ________________________________
From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu on behalf of Lee & Peggy Wenk Sent: Fri 9/25/2009 5:01 AM To: kmcn...@gmail.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] ASCP CMP continuing education credits According to the ASCP CMP booklet, as a HT you need 36 hours (points): http://ascp.org/pdf/CMPBooklet.aspx - 1 point in Safety - 2 points minimum in area of your certification (that would be Histotechnology) - Remaining points in area of specialty, management, education or other related areas of interest So it looks like you still need 1 hour in safety, and maybe, just to be on the safe side, 2 hours specifically related to histotechnology. Now, as to whether the Anderson CE course would qualify - has any histonetter used them? Has ASCP accepted them? The closest criteria that I could fit them under would be: 4. Teleconference, subscription, or online self-instructional courses-These courses are acceptable based on any of the following criteria: a. ACCME, CMLE, ACCENT, PACE credits are awarded, or b. they are offered by a professional society (including state, regional or local chapter), or c. the course is accepted by a state licensing board, or d. the course is offered through a university or college. OR 1. Formal continuing education courses-These courses may be completed through the programs/organizations listed on the chart as well as through other professional societies such as those listed under Suggested List of Providers on page 6. Courses offered by state/regional/local societies and chapters are acceptable as well as courses offered through the continuing education departments of colleges and universities. Courses offered by organizations approved by state licensing boards are also acceptable. I don't know this company/organization, so I don't know if it would be acceptable to ASCP. And ASCP doesn't want people contacting them. "Please Note: Because of the large volume of continuing education courses available, the Board of Registry will not respond to requests for approval of individual programs or courses. If the program/course meets the criteria listed, it will be accepted for CMP points. Program provider must assign points or contact hours." Keep us informed. Peggy A. Wenk, HTL(ASCP)SLS Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak, MI 48073 -----Original Message----- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of kmcn...@gmail.com Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2009 10:28 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] ASCP CMP continuing education credits I am attempting to renew my HT ASCP certification for the first time and I was wondering if taking the Anderson Continuing Education course (Molecular Diagnostics: Fundamentals, Methods, and Clinical Applications-they list it as providing 36 hours) would fulfill the requirement completely. I am also certified by the FL BOH and have taken HIV and Medical errors for a few points to meet the states renewal requirements. I only have a couple months until renewal is required so any information would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, M. Mcneta _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet