Advisory Committee on Clinical Laboratory Practitioners

Total public members:                  5

Method of Appointment:              Appointed by Mayor  

Length of Appointment:               3 years

Residency:                                       Strong preference for DC residents from all 8 wards

Paid board:                                      No (all roles are voluntary)

DESCRIPTION

The Advisory Committee on Clinical Laboratory Practitioners shall develop and submit to the Board of Pharmacy, guidelines for the licensure of cytotechnologists, histologic technicians, histotechnologists, medical laboratory technicians, medical technologists, and the registration of phlebotomists. 

BOARD COMPOSITION

• One (1) pathologist certified by the American Board of Pathology or the American Board of Osteopathic Pathology
• One (1) medical technologist and supervisor
• One (1) medical technologist who is not a supervisor
• One (1) medical laboratory technician
• One (1) consumer member with no direct affiliation with clinical laboratory practitioners or another health profession.

QUALIFICATIONS

All of the professional members must have been actively engaged in rendering professional services for at least 3 years preceding appointment.