Links & Resources

Download the Pap Test Brochure

Government and Regulatory Agencies

Center for Disease Control & Prevention - Clinical Laboratory Improvement Advisory Committee

Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)

Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

National Cancer Institute

U.S. Centers for Disease Control

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

International Cytology & Pathology Organizations

European Federation of Cytology Societies

International Academy of Cytology (IAC)

ASCP BOC International Technologists

International Cytotechnologist’s Requirements for US Employment
As stipulated by law in CLIA’88 (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988), to meet the qualifications of a cytotechnologist one must have graduated from a school of cytotechnology accredited by CAHEA whose role is now being fulfilled by CAAHEP ( Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs). There are other pathways for cytotechnologists who are already employed within the United States to meet CLIA qualifications.

A listing of the CAAHEP accredited programs which are all located in the US and Puerto Rico is available on the ASCT website under the Student Forum and on the CAAHEP website.

ASCP Board of Certification: International Cytotechnologist
The ASCP now offers certification in Gyn cytology for international candidates. While obtaining the International Technologist in Gynecologic Cytology, CTgyn(ASCPi) certification demonstrates your commitment to the high standards that ASCP certification reflects; it is not a substitute for the US employment requirements as stated above.

Other Educational Resources & Interesting Practical Links

Immunohistoquery Database

Lab Safety

The Internet Pathology for Medical Education

Pathmax

National Cytology & Cytopathology Organizations

American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

American Society of Cytopathology

Association for Molecular Pathology

College of American Pathologists

Human Papilloma Virus

American Social Health Association