New CE Courses on Labucate | Free Webinar on PCOS | Inaugural Women of Laboratory Science Summit | New ASCLS Products | CDC OneLab Free Resources | New Off the Bench Podcast Episode | and More
ASCLS Urges Congress to Reauthorize HRSA Title VII and Title VIII Programs
ASCLS recently joined 66 other healthcare associations and signed on to requesting that Congress reauthorize the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) Title VII and Title VIII funding. This letter was sent to House Energy and Commerce Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) and Ranking Member Frank Pallone (D-NJ), as well as Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee Chair Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Ranking Member Bernie Sanders (I-VT), urging quick action.
The letter states, “HRSA’s Title VII and VIII programs are all essential in educating current and future providers to work across the country, advancing new delivery systems, and enhancing interprofessional and integrated models of care.”
New CE Courses Available on ASCLS Labucate
2025-2026 Certification Maintenance 12 Pack
This diverse compilation of 12 courses will help you maintain your required continuing education hours for certification. The bundle includes courses in chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunohematology, and ethics, helping you earn 12 hours of P.A.C.E.®-approved online continuing education.
ASCLS members get a discounted introductory rate of $60 for the 12 courses ($120 for non-members).
2025 Joint Annual Meeting Educational Sessions On Demand
If you missed out on attending the 2025 ASCLS, AGT & SAFMLS Joint Annual Meeting this past June, you still have a chance to experience the educational program. The educational sessions from the meeting are now available to stream online through JAM On Demand. Watch as many sessions as you’d like, when it’s convenient for you, and claim P.A.C.E.® credit at the same time.
- <Individual sessions are $10 for ASCLS members ($15 for non-members), and learners can earn 1.0 P.A.C.E.® per course completed.
- The All Access: 2025 Joint Annual Meeting bundle contains all 39 courses at the discounted rate of $275 for ASCLS members ($400 for non-members/guests) and 39 hours of P.A.C.E.® credit.
Mentoring Students to Develop Good Study Habits
A new addition to the Laboratory Educator Institute (LEI), this module is about effective study habits for MLT/MLS students. It will guide you on how to coach/mentor students to perform better on tests.
You will learn about effective study techniques that can be used by all students and how to adapt them to fit the needs of each student. It also includes how to introduce metacognition principles to your students in your course.
This self-study is at the intermediate level, and learners can earn 1.0 P.A.C.E.® hour. The course is $10 for ASCLS members ($15 for non-members).
Developed by ASCLS education experts, the Laboratory Educator Institute assists clinical laboratory educators with professional development in critical areas that include education/teaching, administration/leadership, clinical practice, and research.
Upcoming Events
Webinar – Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) for Laboratory Professionals
September 10, 2 pm ET
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine and metabolic disorder in women and those assigned female at birth. The presentation will explore the prevalence of PCOS, diagnostic challenges, laboratory testing, and why laboratory professionals play a crucial role in improving care and outcomes.
Presenters:
- Sasha Ottey, MHA, MLS(ASCP), PCOS Challenge: The National Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Association
- Melanie Cree, MD, PhD, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
- Ricardo Azziz, MD, MPH, MBA, University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Alicia Lyle, PhD, Chronic Diseases Biochemistry Laboratory, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the clinical and laboratory features of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
- Apply current diagnostic approaches for PCOS across age groups
- Interpret hormone test results and evaluate limitations of available assays
- Assess the need for and value of standardized hormone reference ranges in improving diagnostic accuracy
Instruction Level: Intermediate
Registration:
This P.A.C.E.®-accredited webinar is free for ASCLS members ($10 for non-members). Preregistration is required. If you can’t attend live, register anyway—those who pre-register will receive access to the webinar recordings.
ASCLS is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.® Program.
Inaugural Women of Laboratory Science Summit (WLSS)
October 18, 2025 | Alexandria, VA
ASCLS is proud to offer a new conference that is focused on women in the field of laboratory science. The goal of the inaugural Women of Laboratory Science Summit is to foster a dynamic and inclusive environment where women in laboratory science can share experiences, exchange knowledge, and cultivate a network of supportive peers committed to advancing leadership.
The event will be held Saturday, October 18, at the Hilton Alexandria Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia. Registration is for in-person attendance only and limited to 60 people. Sign up by September 15 and save with the Early Bird Rate.
The speaker and lead facilitator for this event is Tywauna Wilson, MBA, MLS(ASCP)CM, a leadership strategist, coach, trainer, and champion for healthcare and laboratory professionals. The program will run from 8 am to 5 pm Eastern and will offer three hours of P.A.C.E.® credit.
Special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Trendy Elite Coaching, for their contribution to this inaugural summit.
2025 Labvocate Symposium
October 20-21, 2025 | Alexandria, VA | Virtual
The annual Labvocate Symposium (formerly called the Laboratory Legislative Symposium) gives you the chance to come together with medical laboratory professionals from six laboratory organizations and make our concerns known to Congress.
The Labvocate Symposium provides a great education on the how-tos of advocacy. Attendees are coached on presentation techniques so you can effectively talk to your congressional representatives during appointments. You’ll also learn all the important details about the legislative policies affecting our profession so you can labvocate with confidence.
You will come away from the two-day event with first-hand knowledge of the political system in action and inspiration that you can make a difference.
ASCLS Developing Professional members get free virtual attendance to the Labvocate Symposium.
This year’s event will be held October 20-21 at the Hilton Alexandria Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia. In-person and virtual attendee options are available. Sign up by September 29 and save with the Early Bird discount.
Registration and Travel Scholarships Available for Labvocate Symposium
The Ascending Professionals and Developing Professionals Forums will award $750 scholarships to be used towards travel and registration for Ascending and Developing Professionals attending the Labvocate Symposium, either in-person or virtually. The exact breakdown of these scholarships will be determined by the number of applicants and their preference of attendance.
To be considered, you must be a current ASCLS Developing Professional or Ascending Professional member and be registered for the Labvcoate Symposium, either virtually or in-person, at the time of application. Apply by September 15.
Emerging Laboratory Managers Collaborative Conference (ELMC2)
November 14-15, 2025 | Virtual
The Emerging Laboratory Managers Collaborative Conference (ELMC2) is designed specifically for medical laboratory professionals to help you prepare for and thrive in management roles. Register by October 10 and save with the Early Bird Rate.
ELMC2 was previously held in January and has moved to November. It provides two days of virtual programming (live and streamed for up to 30 days after the live event), up to 20 hours of P.A.C.E.® credit, networking events, access to an attendees-only online community, and follow up programming expected to take place 6-12 weeks after the conclusion of the virtual conference, as well as special meet-ups at the ASCLS, AGT & SAFMLS Joint Annual Meeting next July.
Get real-world advice from experienced medical laboratory leaders to help you solve your stickiest problems. Discounted group registration rates are available, $195 and under. For group registration, complete this form.
Attend ELMC2 for Free
The ASCLS Ascending Professionals Forum will award 10 registration scholarships, to attend the virtual Emerging Laboratory Managers Collaborative Conference (ELMC2) November 14-15, 2025, for free. Apply by October 31.
New ASCLS Products for Sale
Updated Body of Knowledge
The Body of Knowledge (BOK) 4th edition serves as a resource for non-medical laboratory professionals—including clinicians, nurses, pharmacists, therapists, patients, caregivers, interprofessional teams, public health officials, and policymakers—to better understand the role of medical laboratory professionals in healthcare.
The BOK should also be used by medical laboratory leaders, human resource managers, government agency officials, and workforce development personnel, providing succinct information for those involved in hiring, consultation, regulatory compliance, and related activities.
Single user licenses (licensed to the single user who purchased it) or institutional licenses (licensed exclusively to the institution that purchased it) are both available.
ASCLS Swag
We are excited to offer a new online ASCLS Store where you can purchase ASCLS-themed items:
- Socks
- Beaker mug
- Notebook
Stay tuned as we add more items to the store, and let us know if you have suggestions for new products.
CDC OneLabTM
New Free Resources
Webinar – BMBL 6th Edition Updates: Clinical Laboratory Biosafety Recommendations
August 27, 12 pm ET
Reported exposures to bacterial and viral pathogens continue to occur in all areas of the clinical laboratory. Unlike research laboratories, clinical laboratories receive and perform diagnostic testing on various specimens from patients who may have an undiagnosed infectious disease.
Since clinical laboratories may not be aware of the pathogens present in patient specimens that they receive and perform testing on, risk assessments and mitigations should be done to address all pathogens that could be encountered.
CDC recently updated the Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL) 6th Edition Appendix N – Clinical Laboratories to address the need to perform risk assessments for each instrument before and during patient testing in order to ensure safe and effective operation of clinical laboratories.
By the end of the session, attendees should be able to describe how laboratory professionals can safely perform diagnostic testing on clinical specimens by following standard precautions, including bloodborne pathogens, to provide timely diagnosis and treatment for patient care.
Course – Basic Microscopy: Microbiology Curriculum
This basic-level eLearning course will review the correct use and maintenance of the brightfield microscope, including troubleshooting commonly encountered problems.
Experience a laboratory like never before. OneLab VR is a virtual environment which offers an expanding suite of clinical and public health laboratory training scenarios. Trainers can use the multiplayer space to deliver live virtual laboratory training to learners and communicate with them from anywhere.
This one-hour virtual webinar is suitable for individuals who have participated in a CDC Packing and Shipping Training-of-Trainer cohort or are a laboratory safety officer, laboratory trainer, or interested in becoming an instructor in packing and shipping Division 6.2 Infectious Substances and dry ice.
About OneLab
CDC’s OneLab initiative provides opportunities for education and training, as well as a space for collaboration between clinical, public health, individuals who perform or coordinate testing at non-laboratory sites, and CDC laboratory education and training professionals. They provide free training courses, job aides and resources, links to webinar recordings, and much more.
The OneLab Rapid Education and Capacity-building Hub (REACH) is a laboratory education and training learning management system specifically designed and tailored for the needs of clinical and public health laboratory professionals. OneLab REACH supports the laboratory community by providing relevant and timely education and training resources.
CDC’s OneLab Network provides opportunities for education and training, as well as a space for collaboration between clinical, public health, individuals who perform or coordinate testing at non-laboratory sites, and CDC laboratory education and training professionals.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Laboratory Systems is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.® Program.
OneLab™ and OneLab REACH™ are registered trademarks of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
New Off the Bench Podcast Episode
Subscribe to the Off the Bench Podcast for discussions on scientific and not-so-scientific ideas in laboratory medicine. New episodes drop the last Friday of each month.
The July 25 episode featured the return of Query Check!, recorded live and in person at the 2025 ASCLS, AGT & SAFMLS Joint Annual Meeting in Sacramento. Contestants Emilia Marrero, Heather Parks, and Emily Reed faced off in a fast-paced battle of laboratory-ish knowledge, creative scenarios, and just the right amount of chaos. So … who earned the bragging rights and took home the coveted Query Check Champion Trophy? Listen and play along to find out!
Subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts , Spotify, or your favorite podcast app.
Latest Jobs
Medical Laboratory Scientist II
AdventHealth Hendersonville
Hendersonville, North Carolina
Clinical Lab Scientist, Level 1 or 2, Hoxworth Blood Center, Quality Control Laboratory
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio
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Michigan State University Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics Program
East Lansing, Michigan
See more job openings on the ASCLS Career Center.
Local Events
Florida Society for Clinical Laboratory Science Fall Symposium
September 5
Jacksonville, Florida
2025 Hawaii Clinical Laboratory Conference (HCLC)
September 12-13
Honolulu, Hawaii
ASCLS-North Carolina Fall Focus 2025
September 26
Raleigh, North Carolina
ASCLS-New Jersey Fall Seminar
October 9
Branchburg, New Jersey
ASCLS Region V Fall Symposium
October 9-10
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Key Dates
Webinar – Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) for Laboratory Professionals
September 10
Women of Laboratory Science Summit (WLSS) Early Bird Registration Deadline
Alexandria, VA
September 15
2025 Labvocate Symposium Early Bird Registration Deadline
Alexandria, VA | Virtual
September 29