Mapping the Future: A Fresh Look at the ASCLS Body of Knowledge

About this episode

Sophia and Doryan discuss the updated ASCLS Body of Knowledge with guests Malissa Norfolk and Miles Tompkins, blending professional insights with humor.

This month Sophia and Doryan are joined by Malissa Norfolk and Miles Tompkins to break down the freshly updated ASCLS Body of Knowledge, the essential roadmap of competencies and skills for today’s medical laboratory scientists. From building marketable skills and fueling passion for the profession to a surprising Waffle House detour, this episode blends professional insight with a side of fun.

People in this episode

Guests: Malissa Norfolk, Miles Tompkins

Topics covered

• ASCLS Body of Knowledge
• medical laboratory scientists
• competencies
• skills
• professional insight

Keywords

• marketable skills
• Waffle House

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