Specialist Microbiologist (SCCM)

This information is intended to help understand the certification programs of the College.

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• The College has developed a procedure to recognize and to designate members with qualifications and supervisory expertise beyond the basic requirements for obtaining the RMCCM status. Candidates must have successfully completed the requirement for RMCCM before applying for membership as a specialist. See Examinations. There are three specialist categories:
  
  SCCM(MLS): Specialist Microbiologist in Microbiology Laboratory Science
  SCCM(COM): Specialist Microbiologist in Commercial/Industrial Microbiology
  SCCM(ENV): Specialist Microbiologist in Environmental Microbiology
  
  For the SCCM in Medical Laboratory Science, Commercial/Industrial Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology or Biosafety, candidates must :

• have at least a B.Sc. degree (or its equivalent) in microbiology or related biological sciences
• demonstrate that they have accumulated 150 continuing education credits within the past 5 consecutive years, and have the following years of microbiology experience:
  If highest degree is B.Sc., 9 years of microbiology experience
  If highest degree is M.Sc., 8 years of microbiology experience
  If highest degree is a doctoral degree, 6 years of microbiology experience
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• pass an examination for Specialist certification established for this purpose by the College.

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Categories of Activities Providing Continuing Education Credits (CEC) Required for Specialist Certification