1. ASCLS Recruitment Series Part II: Benefits
Membership Matters
ASCLS Recruitment Series Part II: Benefits

2. Benefits of Being an ASCLS Member

3. Continuing Education Matters
Audio-conferences
Workshops
Online Courses
Journal Quizzes
CD-Rom’s
Online CE Organizer
ASCLS provides many opportunities for continuing education. ASCLS website links you to all of these options.
Online CE Organizer is new this year. Permits participants to print their P.A.C.E. certificates online and serves as a transcript manager. No charge for ASCLS members. $50 fee to use it for non-members.
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4. Scholarships / Awards Education scholarships (including graduate)
Research grants
Leadership, authorship,
and membership awards
ASCLS provides many awards: CLS Distinguished Author award, Member of the year award, Omicron Sigma, Keys to the Future
Scholarships include: Education and Research Fund Scholarships and Alpha Mu Tau Scholarships for both undergraduate and graduate students.
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5. Networking Matters National Meeting and Exposition
State Society Meetings
Local Branch Meetings
Social Events
Networking Opportunities
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6. Membership Perks Discounts on credit cards, hotels, and car rentals
Insurance Programs
(health, liability, auto)
Real Estate commission rebate
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7. Publications Clinical Laboratory Science (quarterly journal)
ASCLS Today (monthly newsletter)
State Society Newsletters
Clinical Laboratory Science features articles on the very latest in research, education and government actions affecting the profession. ASCLS Today provides timely updates on association activities in the legislative, educational and membership arenas. These two publications, along with local and state society newsletters keep our members informed.
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8. Legislation Matters Legislative Symposium Liaisons to Congress,
Federal, and State Agencies
Monitor and influence laws affecting profession
At the Leg. Symposium members are given the chance to speak with congressional members about issues affecting our profession.
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9. Invaluable Resources Scientific Assembly Forums Library
Online bookstore
Clinical Laboratory Marketplace
Website links
The purpose of Scientific Assemblies is to draw together members from each CLS specialty to share ideas, questions, and expertise. Provides opportunities for personal and professional growth.
The forum is a message board provided to members on the ASCLS website for the purpose of sharing information with other members. CLS questions can be posted and answered by other members.
The library offers resources on the society’s SOPs, Bylaws and manuals for positions such as committee chair, SA chair, and state president.
The Clinical Laboratory Marketplace is the CLS supplier network. It offers contact information for vendors.
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10. Advocacy Matters ASCLS is our voice for the following issues:
CCCLW – workforce shortage
Doctoral Level CLS professional
Personnel Licensure
NCA and ASCP BOR Credentialing Initiative
Medical Laboratory Errors and Safety
Scope of Practice
Career Ladder Task Force
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11. Leadership Matters Leadership Academy Networking
Opportunities to serve
the society in many capacities
Committees
Task forces
Executive officers
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12. Membership Matters
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