The Doctor of Clinical Laboratory Science (DCLS) is a professional degree in clinical laboratory science in the United States for medical laboratory scientists. The DCLS is board eligible and qualifies as a CLIA high complexity laboratory director (HCLD). Doctors of Clinical Laboratory Science may conduct research or serve on healthcare teams. DCLS work closely with physicians, catching pre- analytical, analytical, and post-analytical test and interpretation errors in order to ensure optimal patient care outcomes. Doctors of Clinical Laboratory Science complete a residency at the end of their training.

There are four programs: Rutgers, New Jersey University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas University of Kansas, Kansas University of Cincinnati

See also Pathologist Scientist

References

External links Doctor of Clinical Laboratory Science (DCLS) Tool Kit, ASCLS