Since the inception of the doctorate in clinical laboratory science (DCLS), universities
sponsoring this new profession have struggled with its academic placement. The PhD is …

6 VOL 21, NO 1 WINTER 2008 CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE in the clinical laboratory
(eg, CLIA, state-specific licensure laws) will apply to these new DCLS degrees. Additionally …

ABBREVIATIONS: ASCLS= American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science; BOD= Board
of Directors; CLS= clinical laboratory science; DRC= doctorate review committee; DCLS …

OBJECTIVE: A review of how the doctorally prepared CLS fits into the healthcare
organization. DESIGN: Literature review. BACKGROUND: Numerous national studies have …

Abstract In the United States, a new post-baccalaureate degree has been introduced in the
medical laboratory sciences profession whose hallmark is advanced clinical practice …

I found the two articles concerning doctorate level clinical laboratory scientists (CLS)(Doig K,
The case for the Clinical Doctorate in Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science 2005; …

The Doctorate in Clinical Laboratory Science: the Keystone Practitioner for the Profession
Page 1 4 VOL 20, NO 1 WINTER 2007 CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE DIALOGUE AND …

The Doctorate in Clinical Laboratory Science: A View of Clinical Practice Development Page 1
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To prepare graduates for advanced practice in clinical laboratory science, instill the
importance y, p of the inter-professional team approach to health care, and increase skills in …

The establishment of an advanced practice level in clinical laboratory science, the Doctorate
in Clinical Laboratory Science (DCLS), has been a goal of the clinical laboratory science …