Medical and Public Health Laboratory Workforce Coalition
Policy + Advocacy
Medical and Public Health Laboratory Coalition Policy Letter
Resources
Promoting the Profession by Aligning Educational Program Titles to the Medical Laboratory Science Career
Explore the current landscape of educational programs and degree titles as this webinar presents the case for MLS nomenclature alignment. Learn about the experience of changing from clinical laboratory science (CLS) to an MLS program with a focus on university-based programs, consideration of best practices, stumbling blocks, and finding support.
NAACLS 2023 Report
The NAACLS Annual Survey of Programs, mandatory for accredited programs, is a valuable resource for procuring trends and resources within the laboratory profession. The data offers insights into NAACLS accredited programs, graduates, certification examination pass rates, graduation, and placement rates. The information also covers trends in program resources, director turnover, and programs seeking initial accreditation.
COLA WAA Summit Proceedings Document
The Workforce Action Alliance (WAA) is an executive-level group of stakeholders in the laboratory industry working together to address the laboratory workforce shortage. The group met in 2023 to define three priorities to work on together.
COLA 2023 Workforce Action Alliance Summit
Programs
Dr. Alvin Ring Empowerment Scholarship for Laboratory Professionals
Summer Youth Employment Program
This program is specifically designed for high school students and aims to provide underserved, underrepresented, low-income, and minority students with invaluable experiences in the healthcare field which in turn help them discover and take a major step toward pursuing the health career that best suits them.
