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Clinical Laboratory Scientists


2019 CLS Happy Hour

AACC’s clinical laboratory scientists (CLS) community encompasses all members who work as laboratory management and operational staff, including lab supervisors, managers, and technologists. AACC strives to empower our CLS members to adapt to the complex challenges in healthcare today and to flourish professionally.

What's New

CLS Day at the 2023 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo

Join fellow CLSs at CLS Day 2023 for scientific sessions, the clinical lab expo, and networking opportunities 

SYCL360 Video with CLS member, Dave Shiembob

Watch this interview with Dave Shiembob, MBA, C(ASCP), as he offers career advice for fellow CLS members getting started in the industry.

CLS Forum on the Artery

Clinical Laboratory Scientists now have a designated CLS forum on the Artery to discuss news, challenges, and other topics relevant to the CLS community.

Clinical Laboratory Scientist Achievement Award

This award recognizes a clinical laboratory scientist (CLS) professional who has made significant contributions to the CLS community, their respective institutions, and the laboratory medicine field.

Online Courses

No Wrong Turns: How Clinical Laboratory Scientists Shape Careers to Match Their Passions

In this article from Clinical Laboratory News, several CLS professionals discuss their careers and the unique paths they've taken to succeed.

Career Advice Video Series

Laboratory medicine leaders give quick tips on finding a mentor early, learning to say no, and much more that will help viewers to flourish in their careers.

Watch the videos now.

Point-of-Care Testing Professional Certification

Certification through the AACC Board of Certification documents that healthcare professionals working in point-of-care testing have proven expertise in this area and are among the top in their field. Learn how to get certified.

On-demand Webinars

Check back regularly for AACC's upcoming and on-demand webinars geared specifically toward laboratory medicine professionals.

Mentoring Connections

AACC's Society for Young Clinical Laboratorians (SYCL) Mentoring Connections is a new program designed to help guide young professionals through early career development and prepare them to become future leaders. Learn how to become a mentor or mentee.

Watch the SYCL360 interview with Rob Nerenz about the mentoring program.

Society for Young Clinical Laboratorians

If you are an AACC CLS member and under 40, you are automatically enrolled in SYCL. Don’t miss out on this free benefit that provides valuable networking, mentorship, education, and recognition opportunities for early-career lab professionals.

CLS Council

The Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLS) Council guides AACC’s activities and programs to address the professional needs of AACC’s current and prospective CLS members.

Erika Deaton-Mohney, Chair
Amber Canady
Elizabeth Champion
Cheryl Haskins
Theresa Kunzler
Lois Langs
Kacy Peterson
Donna Roberts
Reid Rosehill
Vipul Shah
Monica Thomas

Learn more about the council.