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CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE

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Richard A. Henson School of Science and Technology

Salisbury University

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Graduates of Salisbury University’s Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology Program are eligible to take national certification examinations which facilitates employment in a variety of healthcare settings. Two agencies providing this certification are:

Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists  ASCP Board of Registry 

and

NCA: National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel  

The State of Maryland does not require state licensure for medical technology practice. However, national certification is required or recommended by most employing agencies. Many states recognize national certification, while others require individual state licenses. A few states requiring licensure include, but may not be limited to: California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and West Virginia.


        Comments and questions about this page can be directed to 
Johanna W. Laird, M.S., MT(ASCP) CLS(NCA)
jwlaird@salisbury.edu

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