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Mission and Vision Statements of the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Full Statement:
The National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science is committed to being the premier international agency for accreditation and approval of education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences and related health care professions. NAACLS provides leadership in fostering innovative educational approaches and actively supports cooperative efforts with other agencies.
NAACLS, in collaboration with its professional organizations, provides comprehensive services including program accreditation, program approval, consultation, and continuing education. NAACLS provides these services for educational programs, students, employers, and health care consumers.
NAACLS is dedicated to peer review as the foundation of accreditation and approval. The agency strives to prepare volunteer reviewers and to assist them in providing exemplary program analysis, based upon principles of honesty, fairness, objectivity, and integrity.
NAACLS demonstrates commitment to public service by setting standards for education programs of high quality in clinical laboratory sciences and related health professions. NAACLS will continue to be responsive to the needs of the public and the health care community.
Abbreviated Statement:
NAACLS is committed to being the premier international agency for accreditation and approval of educational programs in the clinical laboratory sciences and related health professions through the involvement of expert volunteers and its commitment to public service.
Vision Statement:
Medical laboratories will preferentially seek graduates of NAACLS accredited and approved programs to assure quality, value and innovation for healthcare consumers.
A process of external peer review in which NAACLS grants public recognition to education programs that meet established education standards in clinical laboratory science disciplines of Medical Laboratory Scientist, Doctoral Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Technician, Cytogenetic Technologist, Diagnostic Molecular Scientist, Histotechnician, Histotechnologist, and Pathologists' Assistant. All accredited programs are required to submit a self-study and host a site visit in the cyclical review process. Accredited programs are eligible for a maximum award of ten years. These programs must either grant the associate degree or higher or a certificate of completion (if students already hold a degree) upon the successful culmination.
NAACLS Approval:
A process of external peer review in which NAACLS grants public recognition to education programs that meet established education standards in the clinical laboratory science disciplines of Clinical Assistant and Phlebotomist. All approved programs are structured to assure that graduates will possess stated entry-level career competencies. Approved programs must submit a self-study in the cyclical review process with a maximum award length of 5 years. Approved programs must issue a certificate of completion upon the successful culmination of the program.
Who We Are
About Board of Directors
President
ASCLS Representative (2014 - 2019)
William Hunt, MBA, MLS(ASCP)CM
University of Pennsylvania Health Center
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Vice President
AGT Representative (2016 - 2020)
Peter Hu, PhD, MS, MLS(ASCP)CM, CGCM, MBCM
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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Secretary
ASCP Representative (2016 - 2020)
Patricia J. Ellinger, MSEd, MLS(ASCP)CM SBBCM
St. Cloud State University
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Treasurer
(2016-2020)
Lynne Brodeur, MA, MLS(ASCP)
Bristol Community College
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Member at Large
Four Year Educator (2015 - 2019)
Julie O'Sullivan Maillet PhD, RD, FASAHP
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AAPA Representative
Program Director (2015 – 2019)
James W. Moore, MHS, PA(ASCP)CM
Drexel University
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ASCLS Representative
(2017 - 2021)
Marcia A. Armstrong, MS, MLS(ASCP)
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ASCLS Representative
(2017 - 2021)
Maribeth L. Flaws, PhD, MLS(ASCP)CM, SM(ASCP)SI
Rush University Medical Center
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ASCP Representative
(2016-2020)
Joel M. Shilling, MD(FASCP)
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ASCP Representative
(2017 - 2021)
Marisa K. James, MA, MT(ASCP)CM
North Kansas City Hospital
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NSH Representative
(2016-2020)
Mark A. Bailey, MA, HTL(ASCP)CM
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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Public Member
(2017 - 2021)
Elton Richards Jr
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About Doctoral Review Committee
Chair
Vice President, Research & Academic Relations (2021)
Randall S. Lambrecht, PhD
Aurora Health Care Administration | Aurora Sinai Medical Center
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Dept. Chair, Vice President/Provost, or Dean (2021)
Herbert J. Miller, PhD, MLS(ASCP)
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Doctoral Level Clinical Laboratory (2020)
Mark Kellogg, PhD, MT(ASCP)
Children's Hospital
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MLS Graduate Faculty (2020)
S. Renee Hodgkins, PhD, MLS(ASCP)
University of Kansas Medical Center
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Member at Large (2019)
Brenda C. Barnes, PhD, MT(ASCP),SBB
Allen College
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DCLS Student (non-voting) (2019)
Brandy D Gunsolus, MS, MLS(ASCP)CM
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Board Liaison to DRC
Julie O'Sullivan Maillet, PhD, RD, FASAHP
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About NAACLS Staff
CEO
Chief Executive Officer
Dianne Cearlock, PhD
(773) 714-8880
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Program Services
Program Accreditation Coordinator
Russ DeCaluwe
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Staff
Meetings and Events Planner
Megan Hennessy Eggert
(773) 714-8880
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Staff
Accreditation/Approval Manager and Executive Assistant
Gwen James-Oriaikhi
(773) 714-8880 x382
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Staff
Program Accreditation Coordinator
Donna Meaders
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Staff
Accountant
Francine Schwartz
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Staff
IT Manager
Elizabeth Swartz
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Staff
Program Approval Coordinator & Volunteer Services Manager
Mark Spence
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Staff
Office Coordinator
Michele Stevenson
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Staff
Accounting Assistant
Jennifer Loyo
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About Programs Approval Review Committee
Chair
Phlebotmy Educator (2016 - 2020)
Brenna Ildza, BHS, MT(ASCP)SH, PBT(ASCP)
Saint Luke's Hospital - Phlebotomy Education Program
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Vice Chair
Phlebotomy Educator (2017- 2021)
Dawn Tripolino, MBA, MT(ASCP)
Bayfront Medical Center
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Phlebotomy Educator (2017- 2021)
Laura Ahonen, MS, MT(ASCP)
Northcentral Technical College
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Member
Phlebotomy Practitioner (2016 - 2020)
Marilyn S. McCain MBA, H(ASCP)
Grady Health System
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Phlebotomy Educator (2017 - 2021)
Laura Muldowney MS, BS, PBT(ASCP)
Cape Fear Community College
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Phlebotomy Educator
Phlebotomy Educator (2018 - 2022)
Keri Brophy- Martinez MHA, MT(ASCP)
Austin Community College
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Member
Phlebotomy Educator (2017 - 2021)
Mary Ellen Tancred, PhD, MBA, MT(ASCP)SH
Columbus State Community College
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Clinical Assistant Educator (2017- 2021)
Rita Miller, EdD, MLS(ASCP)
Minnesota West Community & Technical College
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Clinical Assistant Educator
(2016 - 2020)
Rex Famitangco MS, MLS(ASCP)CM QLC, MT(AMT)AHI
Western Nebraska Community College
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Clinical Assistant Educator
(2016 - 2020)
Andrea Stone, MPA, MT(ASCP)
Moraine Valley Community College
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Member
Board Liaison to PARC
Patricia J. Ellinger, MSEd, MLS(ASCP)CM SBBCM
St. Cloud State University
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About Review Committee for Accredited Programs
Chair
MLS Educator (2017 - 2019)
DeAnne S. Maxwell, MBA, MLS(ASCP)CM
Franciscan St. Francis Health
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Vice Chair
MLT Educator (2015 - 2019)
Candy Hill, MAEd, MT(ASCP)
Jefferson State Community College
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Four Year Educator (2017 - 2021)
Charity E. Accurso, PhD, MLS(ASCP)CM
University of Cincinnati
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Pathologist Assistant Practitioner (2016 - 2020)
Patricia Bascom
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MLS Educator (2018 - 2022)
Edwin M. Beitz, MHA, MLS(ASCP)cm
York Hospital
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Pathologists’ Assistant Educator (2018 - 2022)
Michelle M Costas, MHS, PA(ASCP)
West Virginia University Department of Pathology
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DMS Educator (2016 - 2020)
Eric Elsinghorst, PhD, MPH, MB(ASCP), MLS(ASCP)
University of Kansas Medical Center
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MLS Educator (2017 - 2021)
Karen M. Escolas, EdD, MS, MLS(ASCP)CM
Farmingdale State College
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MLS Educator (2016 - 2020)
Ramona Fox, MS, MT(ASCP)
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
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MLT Educator (2016 - 2020)
Andrea Gordon, MEd, MT(ASCP)SH
Brookline College
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CG Educator (2016 - 2020)
Jun Gu, MD, PhD, CG(ASCP)CM
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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MLT Educator (2018 - 2022)
Candice Grayson, MS, MA, MT(ASCP)
Community College of Baltimore County
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Cytogenetic Educator (2017 - 2021)
Xueya Hauge, Ph.D.
Kennesaw State University - Department of Biology and Physics
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DMS Educator (2018 - 2022)
Ericka Hendrix, PhD, MB(ASCP)CM
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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MLS Educator (2016 - 2020)
Jeanne Isabel EdD, MLS, SH(ASCP)
Northern Illinois University
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MLT Educator (2014 - 2019)
Haywood Joiner, EdD, MEd, MT(ASCP), CLS-G
Louisiana State University at Alexandria - Allied Health
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Histology Educator (2015 - 2019)
Michelle Nelsen, MS, HTL(ASCP)CM
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
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MLT Educator (2017 - 2022)
Frankie Harris-Lyne, MS, MLS(ASCP)cm
Northern Virginia Community College
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MLT Educator (2017 - 2021)
Sally Pestana, MT(ASCP)
University of Hawaii - Kapiolani
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MLS Educator (2017 - 2021)
Janna Schill, PhD, MS, MT(ASCP)
University of North Dakota
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HT Educator (2018 - 2022)
Dale Telgenhoff, PhD, HTL(ASCP)CM
Tarleton State University
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Board Liaison
Board Liaison/RCAP
Marcia A. Armstrong, MS, MT(ASCP)
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Peer Organizations
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