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Clinical Assistant (CA)

Discipline Lead Person

Marilyn S. McCain, BS MBA MT H(ASCP)
MMcCain@gmh.edu

Staff Program Coordinator

Mark Spence
Fax:
Phone: (773) 714-8880 x 388
mspence@naacls.org


Have a Question?
Discipline Lead Person: Have a question regarding Standard interpretations? Have you gone through the Standards and Standard Compliance Guide and still have a question regarding what should be provided? Our Discipline Lead Person (DLP) is here to help. DLPs are educators, experienced NAACLS reviewers and committee members. Their role as a DLP is to assist Program Directors with standard related questions that may arise during the accreditation process.

Program Coordinator: Want to know how to start an Accredited or Approved program? Curious when your Self Study is due? Program Coordinators are part of the NAACLS staff and can assist you with any NAACLS policy or procedure inquiry.


Cytogenetic Technology (CG)

Discipline Lead Person

Jason Yuhas, BS, CG(ASCP)cm
yuhas.jason@mayo.edu

Program Accreditation Coordinator and Review Liaison

Jessy Jasso
Fax: (773) 714-8886
Phone: (773) 714-8880
JJasso@naacls.org


Have a Question?
Discipline Lead Person: Have a question regarding Standard interpretations? Have you gone through the Standards and Standard Compliance Guide and still have a question regarding what should be provided? Our Discipline Lead Person (DLP) is here to help. DLPs are educators, experienced NAACLS reviewers and committee members. Their role as a DLP is to assist Program Directors with standard related questions that may arise during the accreditation process.

Program Coordinator: Want to know how to start an Accredited or Approved program? Curious when your Self Study is due? Program Coordinators are part of the NAACLS staff and can assist you with any NAACLS policy or procedure inquiry.


Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)

Discipline Lead Persons

Elizabeth Gockel-Blessing, PhD, MLS(ASCP)cm, PhD, MLS(ASCP)cm
elizabeth.gockelblessing@health.slu.edu

Staff Program Coordinator

Michele Stevenson
Fax: (773) 714-8886
Phone: (773) 714-8880
mstevenson@naacls.org


Have a Question?
Discipline Lead Person: Have a question regarding Standard interpretations? Have you gone through the Standards and Standard Compliance Guide and still have a question regarding what should be provided? Our Discipline Lead Person (DLP) is here to help. DLPs are educators, experienced NAACLS reviewers and committee members. Their role as a DLP is to assist Program Directors with standard related questions that may arise during the accreditation process.

Program Coordinator: Want to know how to start an Accredited or Approved program? Curious when your Self Study is due? Program Coordinators are part of the NAACLS staff and can assist you with any NAACLS policy or procedure inquiry.


Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

Discipline Lead Persons

Maria Torres-Pillot, MA, MLS (ASCP)cm
mltpillot@gmail.com

Staff Program Coordinator

Russell DeCaluwe
Fax: (773) 714-8886
Phone: (773) 714-8880 x381
RDeCaluwe@naacls.org


Have a Question?
Discipline Lead Person: Have a question regarding Standard interpretations? Have you gone through the Standards and Standard Compliance Guide and still have a question regarding what should be provided? Our Discipline Lead Person (DLP) is here to help. DLPs are educators, experienced NAACLS reviewers and committee members. Their role as a DLP is to assist Program Directors with standard related questions that may arise during the accreditation process.

Program Coordinator: Want to know how to start an Accredited or Approved program? Curious when your Self Study is due? Program Coordinators are part of the NAACLS staff and can assist you with any NAACLS policy or procedure inquiry.


Diagnostic Molecular Scientist (DMS)

Discipline Lead Person

Julie Zemplinski, MSH, MS, MLS(ASCP)cm
jzemplinski@fgcu.edu

Program Accreditation Coordinator and Review Liaison

Jessy Jasso
Fax: (773) 714-8886
Phone: (773) 714-8880
JJasso@naacls.org


Have a Question?
Discipline Lead Person: Have a question regarding Standard interpretations? Have you gone through the Standards and Standard Compliance Guide and still have a question regarding what should be provided? Our Discipline Lead Person (DLP) is here to help. DLPs are educators, experienced NAACLS reviewers and committee members. Their role as a DLP is to assist Program Directors with standard related questions that may arise during the accreditation process.

Program Coordinator: Want to know how to start an Accredited or Approved program? Curious when your Self Study is due? Program Coordinators are part of the NAACLS staff and can assist you with any NAACLS policy or procedure inquiry.


Histotechnician (HT)

Discipline Lead Person

Dale Telgenhoff, PhD, HTL(ASCP)cm

Program Accreditation Coordinator and Review Liaison

Jessy Jasso
Fax: (773) 714-8886
Phone: (773) 714-8880
JJasso@naacls.org


Have a Question?
Discipline Lead Person: Have a question regarding Standard interpretations? Have you gone through the Standards and Standard Compliance Guide and still have a question regarding what should be provided? Our Discipline Lead Person (DLP) is here to help. DLPs are educators, experienced NAACLS reviewers and committee members. Their role as a DLP is to assist Program Directors with standard related questions that may arise during the accreditation process.

Program Coordinator: Want to know how to start an Accredited or Approved program? Curious when your Self Study is due? Program Coordinators are part of the NAACLS staff and can assist you with any NAACLS policy or procedure inquiry.


Histotechnologist (HTL)

Discipline Lead Person

Dale Telgenhoff, PhD, HTL(ASCP)cm
dtelgenhoff@oakland.edu

Program Accreditation Coordinator and Review Liaison

Jessy Jasso
Fax: (773) 714-8886
Phone: (773) 714-8880
JJasso@naacls.org


Have a Question?
Discipline Lead Person: Have a question regarding Standard interpretations? Have you gone through the Standards and Standard Compliance Guide and still have a question regarding what should be provided? Our Discipline Lead Person (DLP) is here to help. DLPs are educators, experienced NAACLS reviewers and committee members. Their role as a DLP is to assist Program Directors with standard related questions that may arise during the accreditation process.

Program Coordinator: Want to know how to start an Accredited or Approved program? Curious when your Self Study is due? Program Coordinators are part of the NAACLS staff and can assist you with any NAACLS policy or procedure inquiry.


Pathologists' Assistant (PATH A)

Discipline Lead Person

William Ahlfeld, PA(ASCP)
wahlfeld@psppath.com

Program Accreditation Coordinator and Review Liaison

Jessy Jasso
Fax: (773) 714-8886
Phone: (773) 714-8880
JJasso@naacls.org


Have a Question?
Discipline Lead Person: Have a question regarding Standard interpretations? Have you gone through the Standards and Standard Compliance Guide and still have a question regarding what should be provided? Our Discipline Lead Person (DLP) is here to help. DLPs are educators, experienced NAACLS reviewers and committee members. Their role as a DLP is to assist Program Directors with standard related questions that may arise during the accreditation process.

Program Coordinator: Want to know how to start an Accredited or Approved program? Curious when your Self Study is due? Program Coordinators are part of the NAACLS staff and can assist you with any NAACLS policy or procedure inquiry.


Phlebotomy (PHLEB)

Discipline Lead Person

Marilyn S. McCain, BS MBA MT H(ASCP)
MMcCain@gmh.edu

Staff Program Coordinator

Mark Spence
Fax:
Phone: (773) 714-8880 x 388
mspence@naacls.org


Have a Question?
Discipline Lead Person: Have a question regarding Standard interpretations? Have you gone through the Standards and Standard Compliance Guide and still have a question regarding what should be provided? Our Discipline Lead Person (DLP) is here to help. DLPs are educators, experienced NAACLS reviewers and committee members. Their role as a DLP is to assist Program Directors with standard related questions that may arise during the accreditation process.

Program Coordinator: Want to know how to start an Accredited or Approved program? Curious when your Self Study is due? Program Coordinators are part of the NAACLS staff and can assist you with any NAACLS policy or procedure inquiry.


DCLS

S. Renee Hodgkins, PhD, MT(ASCP)
rhodgkins@kumc.edu

Staff Program Coordinator

Mark Spence
Fax:
Phone: (773) 714-8880 x388
MSpence@naacls.org


Have a Question?
Discipline Lead Person: Have a question regarding Standard interpretations? Have you gone through the Standards and Standard Compliance Guide and still have a question regarding what should be provided? Our Discipline Lead Person (DLP) is here to help. DLPs are educators, experienced NAACLS reviewers and committee members. Their role as a DLP is to assist Program Directors with standard related questions that may arise during the accreditation process.

Program Coordinator: Want to know how to start an Accredited or Approved program? Curious when your Self Study is due? Program Coordinators are part of the NAACLS staff and can assist you with any NAACLS policy or procedure inquiry.


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    7/22/2021

    By Megan Eggert Meetings and Events Planner NAACLS will conduct a hybrid (in person and virtual concurrently) workshop titled, ““Journey through the NAACLS Standards and Accreditation Process,” on November 5, 2021, from 7:30am-4:00pm. Upon completion of the workshop, the participant should be able to: Review the NAACLS accreditation and approval processes Design a NAACLS accreditation […]

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    NAACLS Chief Executive Officer Search

    6/15/2021

    The National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) is inviting applications for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The agency’s office is in the Chicago metro area. Residence in the Chicago metro area is not required for the CEO. The agency seeks a dynamic and visionary leader to guide the organization in its accreditation role. […]

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    Proposed Standard Change Submitted for Public Comment

    6/15/2021

    The NAACLS Board of Directors is requesting public comment for a proposed Standard change. To view the potential Standards changes, as well as the process to submit your comments, please download the file linked below. Public Comment for Standard VII – Phlebotomy

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