Discipline Lead Person Maribeth Flaws, PhD, SM(ASCP) Maribeth_L_Flaws@rush.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

			New Guide to Accreditation The new Guide to Accreditation has been updated to contain the NAACLS Standards and the details of the Programmatic Accreditation Process for all but Doctoral level NAACLS Accredited Programs. All programs that have a Self-Study due date after September 1, 2009 are required to follow the guidelines and Standards within the new Guide to Accreditation when assembling the Self-Study and preparing for the Spring 2010 site visit.
			Fee Changes The Board of Directors has made updates to NAACLS fees.