Your Membership Benefits

Some of the many benefits you will receive each year:

Please Note: Your paid membership fee includes your FSCLS and ASCLS membership which is valid from August 1 - July 31.

Your membership benefits include:

(1) Education (CE)

Continuing education opportunities enhances your professional knowledge and expertise, keeps you on the cutting edge of clinical laboratory science. You are also able to earn credits for re-certification or to fulfill re-licensure requirements. Keep informed of these opportunities on this FSCLS website and also by checking in on the ASCLS Online Store

(2) Grassroots Activities

FSCLS offers state, regional and local meetings and seminars with scientific and technical continuing education sessions, as well as networking opportunities with local and regional colleagues

(3) National Meetings and Activities

ASCLS Annual Meeting & Exposition "the premier continuing education event" in clinical laboratory science, the five-day ASCLS Annual Meeting and Exposition offers cutting-edge scientific and technical workshops and symposiums. Since 1995, when ASCLS first met concurrently with the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC), our members have been able to visit the industry's largest exhibition hall to review the latest trends and technologies in laboratory testing. ASCLS members receive a substantial discount on fees for registration and exhibits at the Annual Meeting.

(3) Publications

FSCLS members are kept informed through two publications. Clinical Laboratory Science ($40 value) is an award-winning, bi-monthly journal featuring articles on the very latest in research, education and government actions affecting the profession. ASCLS Today, our newsletter, is published 12 times a year and provides timely updates on association activities in the legislative, educational and membership arenas. These two publications, along with additional mailings targeted to Society leaders, keep our members informed.

(4) Personal Services

ASCLS members can choose from a range of discount services targeted especially for clinical laboratory professionals. Save on credit card, hotel room and car rental purchases. Participate in the ASCLS insurance programs and take advantage of group rates on health, professional liability, life, disability and automobile insurance. Brochures outlining these programs in greater detail can be obtained from ASCLS.

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Governmental Affairs

As new laws and regulations bring momentous changes to clinical laboratory science, your ASCLS membership provides you with liaisons to Members of Congress, Federal and state agencies. Our government affairs team monitors and influences laws and regulations that affect the profession. This dedicated team, coupled with extensive grassroots involvement from the membership, ensures that the concerns of the profession are heard in Congress. To ensure effective advocacy, each year ASCLS also holds a Legislative Symposium. Participants learn the manner in which current issues are being addressed within government and are briefed in lobbying skills. Participants also meet with Members of Congress to discuss the issues important to the profession and to advocate for our best interests.

To download and/or print out the PDF version of the ASCLS Membership Application, please click here ASCLS MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION.

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