Code of Ethics for laboratory professionals

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 Background

The patient is at the centre of activities of the laboratory, with the aim of delivering services of the highest standards, and reflecting a best practice approach.

AACB encourages all laboratory professionals to undertake the practice of clinical biochemistry and laboratory medicine with a high degree of professional integrity.

The AACB website provides a forum for discussions relevant to the practice and the advancement of clinical biochemistry and laboratory medicine.

 

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Continuing Professional Development

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 Background

Continuing professional development (CPD) refers to the active engagement of professionals in activities throughout their career that ensure that they continue to practise safely, effectively, and legally within their evolving scope of practice.

The AACB CPD Scheme advances the safe practice of laboratory medicine by providing CPD opportunities, and the means of recording, review and reporting activities.

The AACB CPD Scheme meets the requirements for Certification by the Australian Council for the Certification of Medical Laboratory Scientists and the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand.

The AACB strongly recommends that all professionals working in laboratory medicine regularly engage in professional development activities and participate in a CPD Scheme to ensure proper recognition for their activities.

Currently, access to the AACB CPD Scheme is a member benefit.

 

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AACB Virtual Study Group


 Background

 

The AACB Virtual Study Group supports all AACB members, whether preparing for their MAACB or FAACB examinations, seeking ongoing professional development or looking for networking opportunities with others in the laboratory medicine community.

Study group topics are drawn from the AACB curriculum.

The study group meets online twice per month (Wednesdays and Saturdays) between February and November to maximise the opportunity for AACB members to participate in an interactive setting.

To encourage participation, the Study Group is not recorded.  

The AACB Virtual Study Group is open to AACB financial members at no cost.

Currently, access to the AACB Virtual Study Group is a member benefit.

 

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AACB Virtual Journal


 Background

The AACB Virtual Club is open to all AACB financial members.

The Journal Club is about 1 hour in duration and held on Mondays at 8 am AET. 

Currently, access to the AACB Virtual Journal Club is a member benefit.

 

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Certification of Scientists

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 Background

The Board of the Australian Council for the Certification of the Medical Scientific Laboratory Workforce announced the launch of the national certification scheme for the medical laboratory workforce on, July 1, 2020.

Certification is public recognition of scientific qualification, acknowledgement of participation in continuing education and professional development and increases professional credibility and prestige of scientists and technical officers in the industry.

Importantly, certification and inclusion on a public register demonstrates a commitment to superior professionalism, support of industry standards and is aligned with competency development and assessment processes.

For any queries, please visit the website (http://www.cmls.org.au/).

Currently, CMLS certification for laboratory professionals working in Australia is administered through the individual participating professional Organisations.

Currently, access to CMLS certification is a member benefit.

 

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