Program Directors
Program Directors
Are you interested in being a NAACLS Volunteer?
Have a Question?
Discipline Lead Person:
- Have you gone through the Standards and Standard Compliance Guide and still have questions?
DLPs are educators as well as 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 Accreditation Coordinator:
- Want to know how to start an accredited program?
- Are you a new program director who needs NAACLS approval?
Program Accreditation Coordinators are part of the NAACLS Staff and can assist you with any NAACLS policy or procedure inquiry.
Programs
Programs
Biomedical Scientist (BMS)
Cytogenetic Technologist (CG)
Doctorate in Clinical Laboratory Sciences (DCLS)
DCLS Program Resources
DCLS Program Resources
Diagnostic Molecular Scientist (DMS)
Histotechnician (HT)
Histotechnologist (HTL)
Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA)
Medical Laboratory Microbiologist (MLM)
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
Pathologists’ Assistant (Path A)
Path A Program Resources
Path A Program Resources
Phlebotomy (PBT)
Public Health Microbiologist (PHM)
Start a Program
If you are a new program director or an initial program curious about the NAACLS Accreditation process, please visit our Start a Program page.
Program Official Changes
For new program directors seeking NAACLS approval, please reach out to Jessy Jasso.
Resources
For additional resources for Program Directors, please visit our About page. Here you will find information on how to join the Clinical Laboratory Educators’ Discussion List, certification exam websites, and other useful information for educators.
Program Advocacy Resources
Advocating for your clinical laboratory science program requires careful preparation and strategic communication. NAACLS has provided a few resources for you to use to help build your case for starting or continuing a laboratory science educational program.
Reconsiderations and Appeals
Program directors may request a review of their NAACLS accreditation decision via the reconsideration and appeals process. An overview is linked below. For more detailed information, please see the Guide to Accreditation.