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CLS competencies expected at entry-level and beyond.

Susan J Beck1, Kathy Doig

  • 1Division of Clinical Laboratory Science, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7145, USA. sbeck@med.unc.edu

Clinical Laboratory Science : Journal of the American Society for Medical Technology
|June 5, 2003
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Clinical laboratory scientists (CLSs) need advanced management and communication skills, with technical expertise expected early in their careers. Further education enhances non-technical competencies for CLS professionals.

Area of Science:

  • Clinical Laboratory Science
  • Healthcare Education
  • Professional Development

Background:

  • The evolving landscape of healthcare necessitates a continuous evaluation of skills required for clinical laboratory scientists (CLSs).
  • Understanding the expectations of educators, practitioners, and managers is crucial for aligning CLS training with industry demands.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess perceptions of educators, practitioners, and managers regarding future job expectations for CLSs.
  • To determine the entry-level and experienced skill sets expected of CLS professionals.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was administered to 280 CLS educators, 600 CLS practitioners, and 600 CLS managers.
  • Participants rated 44 competencies across three experience levels and four management functions.

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  • Lickert-type questions assessed opinions on future job expectations for CLS practitioners.

    • Main Results:

    • Four competencies were expected at career-entry, primarily scientific and technical.
    • Seventeen competencies were expected with experience but no additional education, focusing on laboratory operations and communication.
    • Twenty-three competencies, including human resource and financial management, required experience plus further education.

    Conclusions:

    • CLS graduates are expected to possess significant laboratory operations and communication skills without advanced degrees.
    • Curricula should integrate these essential skills, while non-technical competencies may require post-baccalaureate education.
    • CLS programs can establish a foundation for advanced learning in specialized areas.