Accrediting and Credentialing Organizations
Accrediting and credentialing organizations are in place to set standards for quality laboratory scientist education as well as specific criteria for obtaining licensure in order to protect the public.
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American Society of Clinical Pathologists – Board of Certification
Credentialing agency for cytology laboratory professionals
Professional Organizations
Professional organizations exist to advance the field of laboratory sciences by providing advocacy, professional development, and networking opportunities.
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American Society of Clinical Pathologists
Professional organization representing medical laboratory professionals
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American Society for Cytotechnology
A collective voice for and committed to defining and promoting the profession
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American Society of Cytopathology
Provides a forum where physicians / cytotechnologists interact and network with each other
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College of American Pathologists
Fosters excellence in laboratories and advances the practice of pathology and lab science
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Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
The accreditation body for the UAMS Bachelor of Science in Cytechnology Program
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The International Academy of Cytology
A scientific, non-profit organization of professionals concerned with clinical cytology
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American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
Professional organization representing medical laboratory professionals
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Arkansas Chapter of the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
The Arkansas chapter of ASCLS represents medical laboratory professionals of Arkansas