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Accreditation, Professional Societies, Professional Certifications, & Licensure
Accreditation
Accreditation is the process that evaluates the quality of the training programs that students undertake. The National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) defines "standards" for clinical laboratory science educational programs, Medical Laboratory Technician (AS degree) and Medical Technologists (BS degree). We are seeking NAACLS accreditation for the Medical Laboratory Technician Program.
Contact information for
NAACLS:
Clinical Laboratory Technician/Medical Laboratory Technician Programs
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
8410 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 670
Chicago, IL 60631-3415
773.714.8880
http://www.naacls.org
Societies
Clinical laboratory science societies are organizations that are made up of members who are practitioners. They provide leadership and promote the profession, practice and advancement of the clinical laboratory science role in health care.
The following is the Code of Ethics for the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science.
"I acknowledge my professional responsibility to:
- Maintain and promote standards of excellence in performing and advancing the art and science of my profession;
- Safeguard the dignity and privacy of patients;
- Hold my colleagues and my profession in high esteem and regard;
- Contribute to the general well being of the community; and
- Actively demonstrate my commitment to these responsibilities throughout my professional life."
Contact information:
- American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
6701 Democracy Boulevard, Suite 300
Bethesda, Maryland 20817
301.657.2768
http://www.ascls.org
- American Medical Technologists
710 Higgins Road
Park Ridge, IL 60068
800.275.1268
http://www.amt1.com
- American Association of Bioanalysts
906 Olive Street, Suite 1200
St. Louis, MO 63101-1
314.241.1445
http://www.aab.org
Certification
Certification is evidence that an individual has demonstrated proficiency in a particular area of practice. There are a variety of national certifications available for Phlebotomy and Medical Laboratory Technician that are recognized by hospitals and laboratories throughout the US. These certifications also meet Federal guidelines for clinical personnel. Additionally, some States require licensure for practice and certification is often part of the licensure application and eligibility.
Contact information:
- American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
- 2100 West Harrison Street
- National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCA)
P.O. Box 15945-289
Lenexa, KS 66285
(913) 438-5110
http://www.nca-info.org
- American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT)
P.O. Box 1831
Hickory, NC 28603
Phone: (828) 294-0078
http://www.aspt.org
- American Medical Technologists (AMT)
710 Higgins Road
Park Ridge, IL 60068
800.275.1268
http://www.amt1.com
- American Association of Bioanalysts
906 Olive Street, Suite 1200
St. Louis, MO 63101-1
314.241.1445
http://www.aab.org
Chicago IL 60612
312.738.1336
http://www.ascp.org
Licensure
A license is a documented permit, issued by a government agency, either municipal or state, that grants the bearer permission to perform a particular service or procedure.
Often, the applicant must:
- Meet educational and experience requirements set by the agency.
- Show national certification.
- Show continuing education.
The State of Wyoming does not require a license to perform phlebotomy or medical laboratory testing. However, hospitals and laboratories are under Federal guidelines for clinical personnel (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988) which require MLT or MT certification to perform some human tests.