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Affiliated with numerous organizations to meet medical laboratory scientists’ interests and needs

Professional Organizations within MLS

The Medical Laboratory Sciences profession is represented by numerous organizations that serve to meet the interests and needs of the membership. These include continuing education, educating the public about the profession, and providing a link to other healthcare professions.  The professional organizations are also instrumental in passing and changing laws and regulations related to healthcare. Students are encouraged to join and become active participants of at least one organization, many of which offer discounted student membership rates. Some of the MLS program’s affiliated organizations are listed here.