Early Bird Discount Extended! You now have until Sept 3 to save on registration for the 2024 #Labvocate Symposium. Make your voice heard! Learn to be a strong advocate for #MedicalLaboratory professionals. Come together with members of six laboratory organizations, Sept 30-Oct 1 in Alexandria, VA, or virtually, and leave with first-hand knowledge of the major issues facing the profession and confidence that you can make a difference. New this year, all ASCLS Developing Professional (student) members can attend virtually for free! Visit our website for more details. #IamASCLS #LaboratoryMedicine
American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
Non-profit Organizations
McLean, Virginia 49,972 followers
About us
The American Society of Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) is dedicated to ensuring excellence in the practice of laboratory medicine. ASCLS is made up of nearly 9,000 laboratory professionals and offers professional and educational resources as well as networking opportunities. ASCLS believes: - Quality laboratory service is essential to quality health care. - Everyone deserves access to safe, effective, efficient, equitable, and patient-centered healthcare, and - Advancing the laboratory profession advances health care. ASCLS Core Values: - Defining the characteristics of competent personnel within the profession and providing professional development opportunities so that practitioners can maintain competency are essential roles of a professional association. - Enabling laboratory professionals to function at their highest level of competence will contribute to cost effective health care. - Promoting diversity supports the delivery of quality laboratory service. - Taking a leadership role in standard and policy setting is a core professional responsibility. - Advocating for quality within the laboratory is essential to the assurance of quality health care delivery.
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http://ascls.org
External link for American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- McLean, Virginia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1933
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Primary
1861 International Drive
Suite 200
McLean, Virginia 22102, US
Employees at American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
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Jim Flanigan, CAE
Executive Vice President at American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
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Julia O'Donnell
Director of Marketing and Communications at American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
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John Godfrey
Global CISO | Board Member | Strategic Executive & Advisor | Speaker
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Mary Ann McLane
Retired Professor at University of Delaware
Updates
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A new episode of Off the Bench podcast dropped today. Hear from the CDC's Kelly Winter (she/her/hers), PhD, MPH, about all that OneLab has to offer, from CEs to virtual reality labs to facilitate training, and the enthusiasm from hosts Sophia Chandrasekar and Doryan Redding to sign up for OneLab today! #IamASCLS #LaboratoryMedicine
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Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) is a group of blood cancers which interfere with the body’s ability to produce normal healthy blood cells. This case study from Mahesh Percy, Ronne Joseph, and Ewarld Marshall in ASCLS Today provides a comprehensive understanding of the disease, aiming to enhance diagnosis and knowledge. #IamASCLS #LaboratoryMedicine https://lnkd.in/gxdJ2qza
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Tomorrow is the last chance for discounted early registration for the 2024 #Labvocate Symposium. Make the voices of #MedicalLaboratory professionals heard in Congress! Come together with six laboratory organizations to provide a visible and united voice for the profession. Join us Sept 30-Oct 1 in Alexandria, VA, or virtually, and come away with first-hand knowledge of the major issues facing the profession and confidence that you can make a difference. New this year, all ASCLS Developing Professional (student) members can attend virtually for free! Sign up by tomorrow, Aug 29, and save! Visit our website for more details. #IamASCLS #LaboratoryMedicine
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ASCLS, AGT & SAFMLS welcome your proposals for scientific sessions to be presented at the 2025 #LabJAM, to be held June 8-12 in Sacramento, CA. Present 60- or 30-min sessions on topics related to #MedicalLaboratory science, such as scientific advancements, best practices, management, and professional development. Invite laboratory professionals and colleagues who are compelling presenters and leaders in their field to share their expertise as well. Submit by Oct 19. #IamASCLS #LaboratoryMedicine
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ASCLS submits comments and recommendations on the Standard Occupational Classification. New Laboratory Professionals #Leadership Certificate program offered. 2024 #Labvocate Symposium early bird discount ends Aug 29. Registration and travel scholarships available for Labvocate Symposium. Opportunities to speak at ASCLS events, and more. Read the latest ASCLS news in Society News Now. #IamASCLS #LaboratoryMedicine
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One week left for discounted early registration for the 2024 #Labvocate Symposium. Formerly called the Laboratory Legislative Symposium, this annual event gives you the chance to join together with #MedicalLaboratory professionals from six laboratory organizations and make our concerns known inside Congress. Join us Sept 30-Oct 1 in Alexandria, VA, or virtually, and come away with first-hand knowledge of the major issues facing the profession and confidence that you can make a difference. New this year, all ASCLS Developing Professional (student) members can attend virtually for free! Sign up by next Thursday, Aug 29, and save! Visit our website for more details. #IamASCLS #LaboratoryMedicine
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“Our test results can determine the effectiveness of treatment, sway the decisions of healthcare providers, and hold the potential for significant change in patients’ lives. We must take pride in our crucial role and communicate this pride to others.” In ASCLS Today, Darby Naheedy, MLS(ASCP)ᶜᵐ, shares her personal story of how going to medical school increased her passion and pride for the clinical laboratory profession by learning more about the impact of test results in diagnosis and managing treatment plans. #IamASCLS #LaboratoryMedicine #Labvocate https://lnkd.in/gAPCehEa
Advocating for Recognition and Respect
https://ascls.org
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As we start a new school year, this is a great time of year to highlight our #MedicalLaboratory science students. In your ASCLS state constituent society, how do your leaders work to engage your students? Does your state have a student bowl? Join the conversation on ASCLS Connect. #IamASCLS #Lab4Life
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