Professional Resource
If you’re considering an education or career path that will lead you to the field of forensic science and the many diverse job opportunities that exist therein, you might want to make sure you’re also aligned with the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS). The purpose of the society is to promote the value of the clinical laboratory science profession in all arenas; to strive to become a voice for the laboratory practitioner in the workplace, classroom, community or legislative arena; and actively define the vision of the future of the profession.By joining the association you will also pledge the following to your profession:
- Maintain and promote standards of excellence in performing and advancing the art and science of my profession
- Preserve the dignity and privacy of others
- Uphold and maintain the dignity and respect of our profession
- Seek to establish cooperative and respectful working relationships with other health professionals
- Contribute to the general well being of the community.
The society is also a great resource for books specific to the profession with titles such as Clinical Hematology Atlas, Basic Method Validation, Methods in Clinical Chemistry and more.It just seems to make smart sense if you’re serious about career development that you align yourself with a professional society who states their core values as:
- Promoting the value of the profession to healthcare and the public;
- Uniting the profession to speak with one voice;
- Advocating on behalf of the profession;
- Promoting professional independence;
- Enhancing quality standards and patient safety;
- Ensuring workplace safety;
- Providing professional development opportunities;
- Promoting expanded roles and contributions of clinical laboratory professionals to the healthcare team;
- Increasing the diversity in the profession and expanding the voice and role of under-represented individuals and groups.