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The clinical laboratory workforce faces a shortage due to fewer graduates and workplace changes. Addressing this requires collaboration between educators and administrators to update curricula and improve the work environment for future laboratory professionals.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Laboratory Science
  • Healthcare Workforce Development

Background:

  • The clinical laboratory field is experiencing a significant workforce shortage.
  • This shortage is exacerbated by declining enrollment in accredited programs and evolving work environment demands.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify essential skills for clinical laboratory professionals in 2005 and 2015.
  • To inform revisions of accrediting standards and educational curricula.

Main Methods:

  • Convened a national conference with diverse stakeholders.
  • Analyzed future skill needs for clinical laboratory scientists (CLS/MT) and medical laboratory technicians (CLT/MLT).

Main Results:

  • Conference outcomes guided the revision of accrediting standards.

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  • Accredited programs are adapting curricula to meet new standards.

    • Conclusions:

    • Collaboration between laboratory administration, educators, and professional organizations is crucial.
    • Revising curricula and enhancing the laboratory workplace are key to addressing the staffing crisis.