Calendar of Events
Upcoming Events for National, Regional and Washington State
2012 ASCLS-WA Spring Seminar
April 26 - 28, 2012
Red Lion Hotel, Columbia Center
Kennewick, WA
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News
Upcoming Events, District (added as they occur)
Transfusion Therapy in 2012
Terry Gernsheimer, MD
Monday, February 27, 2012, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Washington State Public Health Laboratory, Seattle, WA
Click here for the flyer
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News
2012-2013 ASCLS Leadership Academy Link to ASCLS Leadership Academy page
ASCLS is
seeking candidates for the 2012-2013 ASCLS Leadership Academy.
We need your help to identify individuals who may benefit from
participating in this year-long leadership development program.
The Leadership Academy is a program to prepare ASCLS members for
current and future leadership roles in the organization through a
structured program of study. Members of the
Academy have the opportunity to learn leadership skills in a small
group setting, learn and be mentored by recognized leaders of ASCLS,
and develop confidence and self-esteem to prepare for leadership
roles in ASCLS, their work settings and personal lives.
This is a great opportunity to nominate someone from your
constituent society who has demonstrated leadership potential and
has a desire to further develop their leadership skills.
Members of the Academy are accepted through a competitive
application process. Links to the request for nominations along with the application
packet is included below. You can also access it on the
ASCLS Leadership
Academy page
If you have further questions about Leadership Academy or the
application process, please contact Lynn Ingram
lringram@uthsc.edu.
Please consider identifying someone in your state or region, or
nominating yourself for this amazing ASCLS member benefit.
Call for applications Leadership Application Packet
Career Recruitment Brochure
This is a list of the training programs in Washington with contact information. It is in pdf format and can be downloaded.
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The Schools in Region IX
With many Program Directors retiring and schools changing names or affiliations, we thought you would like to know about Clinical Laboratory educational opportunities in Washington, Oregon and Alaska. Region IX has ten programs for training of clinical laboratory students. For the article, click here. For the school weblinks, click here
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ASCLS Members
This is a reminder that you are entitled to 6 free CEU offerings because you renewed your ASCLS membership by September 30 of last year. Read more-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Do You Know What a Medical Laboratory Scientist Does?
Medical Laboratory Scientists provide vital information to aid in diagnosis. They provide important functions in hospitals, physician office laboratories, and reference laboratories. Their role is to provide accurate laboratory results to aid in diagnostics. Medical Laboratory Scientists have a four year degree and are certified by a national accrediting agency. In some states, Medical Laboratory Scientists are licensed by a state board. American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) provides a face for the laboratory professionals on many levels, and in many arenas. ASCLS works hard to promote the profession and create a better future for the Laboratory Professional.
There is a shortage of Medical Laboratory Scientists. Facilities nationwide need talented individuals to help staff their labs. As you can see, there are many opportunities as a Medical Laboratory Scientist. Please watch this video and see Laboratory Professionals providing the face of the laboratory in many ways: Working in the Blood Bank, Microbiology, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, and Histology; Collecting specimens and other pre-analytical processes; Lobbying in Washington D.C., Reviewing Policies, Networking, and Students and Professionals Dancing!!!
Please pass this video on to help provide a face to the Laboratory and uncover some of the mysteries that hide behind the big Laboratory Door.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X__H_lnvr9M
New ASCLS video that describes what a laboratorian does in patient care
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2c4D1ZIXoI
Medical Technologists play a key role in the modern laboratory and help a physician identify a patient's disease and evaluate effective treatment.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sw2sXiNR7vc&feature=related
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