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Volume 83 - Winter 2003



Board of Directors Update
(From the September 21, 2002 Meeting)

In addition to accreditation and approval awards, the following actions took place:

  • Effective January 1, 2003 clinical facility site visits are no longer required (see NAACLS News v 82, Fall 2002)

  • Beginning with the Spring 2003 cycle for new programs, cytogenetic technology program will be accredited and site visited

  • Currently approved cytogenetic technology programs are now considered to be accredited

  • Ms. Peggy Simpson was elected to replace Ms. Harriet Rolen-Mark on the Board as a result of Ms. Rolen-Mark's resignation

  • Dr. Terrance Suarez was recognized as a second public member in addition to his role as a Two-Year Educator

  • The Board agreed to continue to support the efforts of the Task Force on Entry Level

  • A committee was formed to review timing and implementation of a volunteer recognition plan

  • Draft Standards for histotechnician programs were released for public comment

  • New officers elected were: Lucille Contois, Vice-President; Shauna Anderson, Secretary; David Gale, Treasurer; Terrance Suarez, Member-at-Large.  President Kathy Waller continues in her term.








A Request for Nominations

Board of Directors Update
(From the September 21, 2002 Meeting)

Cross-Referencing Phlebotomist Competencies, Objectives and Evaluation Mechanisms to Didactic and Clinical Experiences
by Karen Madsen Myers, MA, MT(ASCP), CLS(NCA)
Member, PARC

NAACLS to Accredit Cytogenetic Technology Programs
by Lucille Contois, MA, MT(ASCP)
Vice President, NAACLS Board of Directors

President's Report
The Integration of Practical and Liberal Education: Greater Expectations for the 21st Century, or Are NAACLS and Laboratory Educat
by Kathy V. Waller PhD, CLS (NCA)
President, NAACLS Board of Directors

Programs to be Site Visited
Spring/Summer 2003 Cycle



CEO's Corner
by Olive M. Kimball, PhD, EdD
NAACLS Chief Executive Officer

Dr. NAACLS
Advice for Accredited and Approved Programs

NAACLS Computer Update
by Elizabeth Everson
Computer Information Services Coordinator



Call for Anecdotal Stories About the Professions






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