Discipline Lead Person Maribeth Flaws, PhD, SM(ASCP) Maribeth_L_Flaws@rush.edu Phyllis Pacifico, EdD, MT(ASCP) phyllis.pacifico@wright.edu		Staff Program Coordinator Gwen James-Oriaikhi NAACLS 8410 W Bryn Mawr Ave Suite 670 Chicago, IL  60631- PH: (773) 714-8880 x382 FAX: (773) 714-8886 gjo@naacls.org

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			Standards
			Standards are the minimum national standards used for the development and evaluation of accredited educational programs. They are developed through a process that requires the input and review of peer groups, sponsoring and participating organizations, affiliating organizations and other interested professional groups. The Standards describe the general characteristics of an acceptable accredited program.
			Documents
			Download documents related to Diagnostic Molecular Scientist (DMS) accreditation.
			Guide to Accreditation
			The Guide to Accreditation is designed to familiarize and assist you with the programmatic accreditation process. Section I contains an overview of the accreditation process. Section II contains a detailed description of the process. Section III contains the Standards. Section IV contains the Fact Sheets.
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			Links for the Diagnostic Molecular Scientist (DMS)

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.