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

Benefits of Being an ASCLS Member

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. August 1, 2018 August 1, 2018 3 3

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. August 1, 2018 August 1, 2018 4 4

Networking Matters National Meeting and Exposition State Society Meetings Local Branch Meetings Social Events Networking Opportunities August 1, 2018 August 1, 2018 5 5

Membership Perks Discounts on credit cards, hotels, and car rentals Insurance Programs (health, liability, auto) Real Estate commission rebate August 1, 2018 August 1, 2018 6 6

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. August 1, 2018 August 1, 2018 7 7

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. August 1, 2018 August 1, 2018 8 8

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. August 1, 2018 August 1, 2018 9 9

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 August 1, 2018 August 1, 2018 10 10

Leadership Matters Leadership Academy Networking Opportunities to serve the society in many capacities Committees Task forces Executive officers August 1, 2018 August 1, 2018 11 11

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