Under the Microscope – April 2026
What You May Have Missed
Registration is open for the Summer Virtual workshop
The NAACLS Standards Lab: Testing Your Program for Compliance – Virtual Workshop
Join RCAP and PARC Committee Chairs Jennifer Knight and Phyllis Ingham, along with NAACLS staff, for a virtual June interactive workshop. Using a laboratory themed approach, the session will explore NAACLS Standards and their application in medical laboratory education. Participants will address key challenges, develop compliance strategies, and learn methods to document program. Early bird registration ends May 15, 2026, and general registration closes May 29, 2026. Register today.
Dr. NAACLS – Accreditation Myths
NAACLS PARC Vice Chair Candice Grayson and NAACLS Staff discussed accreditation myths that slow down strong programs and how to reduce over-documentation and compliance anxiety. A video of the session will be made available soon.
Dr. NAACLS – Responding to NAACLS Reviews
NAACLS RCAP Committee Member Brandy Greenhill and NAACLS Staff discussed general philosophies for responding to reviews, as well as specifically discussing how a Program Director might appropriately respond to self-study reports and site visit reports. A video of the session will be made available soon.
Coming Soon
NAACLS Outcomes
Beginning May 1st, we will begin our review of program websites to assess outcome measures. All program directors are asked to ensure their websites are current, accurate, and include all required outcome measure information according to NAACLS standards. Keeping this information up to date is essential for clarity and compliance. If you have questions or need assistance, please reach out to info@naacls.org.
Program Advocacy
NAACLS CEO Marisa James and staff member Mark Spence discuss the state and federal advocacy opportunities for program directors.
From Where We Sit: Preparing The Next Generation of Laboratory Educators
Review Committee chairs discuss shaping the future workforce of laboratory education.
Join NAACLS Board of Directors President Karen Brown and NAACLS Staff to review recent board decisions from the April 2026 Board of Directors meeting. The session will be on May 21, at 1pm Central. A video of the session will be made available afterward. Registration is required.