The question of certification and nomenclature used by the federal government can have a complicated answer, but generally speaking, our goal should be to align the nomenclature that is used across the industry, which includes the government, employers, ...

Thanks for the clarification Jim! Another question, pardon my ignorance, I'm not quite sure how lab professionals with certifications fit into the nomenclature. Are there certificates that are equivalent to technician vs. scientist in each field? Is ...

Hi Darbey, Thanks for the opportunity to clarify. The table I posted showing the current SOC listing is what we are seeking to change, not what we want to change it to. We are asking the Department of Labor to change the Detailed, 29-2011 FROM Medical ...

Thanks for the information Jim. Why are we suggesting the occupation be called "Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists" when ASCP's position paper, and our movement, is for "Medical Laboratory Scientists"? Can we not at least recommend "Medical ...

I agree totally with Laurelin's comment. I have made this point in the fast. We need to ask the BLS to separate the two levels of clinical lab practice - MLS and MLT. Right now when future laboratory professionals are looking for a career, they are ...