Discipline Lead Person Helen Jenks, MT(ASCP), CLSp(CG) helenjenks@sbcglobal.net		Staff Program Coordinator Edward Rotchford NAACLS 8410 W Bryn Mawr Ave Suite 670 Chicago, IL  60631- PH: (773) 714-8880 x381 FAX: (773) 714-8886 ERotchford@naacls.org

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			Standards
			Standards are the minimum requirements used for the development and evaluation of accredited programs. Competencies, established with input from various professional groups associated with the disciplines, specify the minimum requirements in knowledge and skills to function effectively in the career field.
			Documents
			Download documents related to CG accreditation.
			Guide to Accreditation
			The Guide to Accreditation is designed to familiarize and assist you with all aspects of the program accreditation process. The guide is divided into five sections. Section I contains general information on the accreditation process; Section II contains the Content of the Self-Study Report; Section III contains the Standards; and Section IV contains the Fact Sheets.
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			Links for CG

Highlights

			Understanding Standards in Accreditation (Workshop) NAACLS is pleased to offer this workshop on November 7, 2008 in Chicago, Il. Registration is $125/person. Please click on the link for further details.
			Fee Changes The Board of Directors has made updates to NAACLS fees.
			Policy Change The NAACLS Board of Directors approved a revision to its policy on Inactive Status during its April 6, 2006 meeting. This revision limits the number of years a program may remain on inactive status to two (2) years. Inactive programs will also be required to remit the full annual accreditation fee effective July 1, 2006. Please feel free to contact our office at 773.714.8880 if you have any questions.