The Institute of Integrated Laboratory Sciences

The Mission of the AAB Board of Registry The AAB Board of Registry, since its inception in 1962, has championed the concept of a career ladder that includes "alternate routes" to formal academic degrees. In doing so, the AAB Board of Registry places more importance on having the requisite knowledge and skills than on where or how the knowledge and skills are obtained. Therefore, the AAB Board of Registry maintains alternate pathways for certification that permit individuals to qualify through a combination of formal education, training and experience. The AAB Board of Registry's requirements for Medical Technologist (MT) are consistent with the CLIA requirements for individuals performing high complexity testing.

Learn about a day in the life of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist! https://lnkd.in/g-3H_73C

At this week's Lab 2.0 conference in Chicago, it was noted that the clinical lab industry is now over 150,000 workers short of what is needed and is running at a 39% vacancy rate. While this data isn't surprising for those who have long followed this issue, what can labs be doing in the meantime to retain and attract top talent? In this new article for G2 Intelligence, Lighthouse Director of Recruiting Joseph Kessler lays out four primary strategies: ? Ensure compensation is competitive and shorten recruiting cycles. ? Offer flexible scheduling and prioritize a healthy work-life balance. ?? Provide professional development opportunities and build a prospect pipeline. ?? Recognize and appreciate your staff (and not with pizza!). Check out the full article in the comments below! #laboratoryprofessionals #recruiting #healthcarestaffing #clinicallaboratory

A common source of confusion for applicants is the difference between State Licensure and Board Certification. Licensure is a state’s legal authority to police the practice of a profession, and can prohibit anyone from practicing the profession without license. Certification is non-governmental recognition that one has met predetermined qualifications specified by an organization. Most states do not license MTs and MLTs, but certification is recognized or required by many employers. Of the twelve states that require MTs and MLTs to pass a certifying examination to become licensed, eleven recognize the AAB Board of Registry examinations.

ASCP/ASCP BOC scored a major advocacy victory reversing a CMS proposal to recognize nursing degrees for CLIA high complexity testing. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3vo99L4

AAB is dedicated to serving the community clinical laboratory and the professionals involved in clinical laboratory operations. Founded in 1956, AAB members are clinical laboratory directors, managers, supervisors, technologists, technicians, and phlebotomists. Laboratories can also become members through AAB's National Independent Laboratory Association (NILA). To learn more about AAB: https://lnkd.in/eZFxkBw9

Where are ABOR examinations recognized? Eleven states that require MTs and MLTs to pass a certifying or licensing examination recognize the AAB Board of Registry examinations (38 other states use the CLIA regulations for laboratory testing personnel):

A common source of confusion for applicants is the difference between State Licensure and Board Certification. Licensure is a state’s legal authority to police the practice of a profession, and can prohibit anyone from practicing the profession without license. Certification is non-governmental recognition that one has met predetermined qualifications specified by an organization. Most states do not license MTs and MLTs, but certification is recognized or required by many employers. Of the twelve states that require MTs and MLTs to pass a certifying examination to become licensed, eleven recognize the AAB Board of Registry examinations.