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CAMLT SUMMER SEMINAR NORTH

EDUCATE AS YOU RECREATE!!!
JUNE 21 & 22, 2008

Location: John Ascuaga’s Nugget Hotel & Casino
1100 Nugget Ave, Sparks, NV  89432-0797
Reservations: 1-800-648-1177
Internet: www.janugget.com


Educational classes include Cardiac Markers, Cancer Genetics, Developing Laboratory skills in resource limited settings, E. Coli Molecular Diagnostics, ISBT 128 Labeling for Blood Bank units, Laboratory Diagnosis of Disease and Phlebotomy Techniques and QA Audits.

Recreational opportunities are available in Sparks for the family!  Sparks, Nevada has a diverse landscape, so whether you like to hike or mountain bike, there is every type of trail available.  Nearby Lake Tahoe is North America’s largest alpine lake and it offers chances to kayak, windsurf or wake surf, and fish, too!!  Sparks boasts of its golf courses slated to handle any skill level, as well as museums like the Sparks Heritage Museum or famous Automobile museum.  There are water parks, a zoo, and community-wide, special events and festivals throughout the summer.  Find out more by Googling “Sparks Reno Events.”  Save time and money by combining your educational requirements with some family fun in Sparks!

Details are available on the Educational Calendar Page, including program registration form and full course descriptions.  CAMLT has negotiated a group discount for guest rooms at the Nugget.  Make your hotel reservations directly through the toll free reservation number listed above.

CAMLT announces 2009 Hawaii Cruise
April 12 - 24, 2009

Cruise and Learn - CAMLT is offering 12 Continuing Education Units during a cruise to and around the Hawaiian Islands.  Check out the Cruise Flyer for details.  Watch our CE Calendar for updates on the educational program.  Plan your participation now and get your deposit in as soon as possible to reserve your choice of cabins.

Personalized Medicine - It Will Change Your Life
San Francisco State University Conference
June 5, 2008

San Francisco State University is presenting a one-day conference and networking reception for scientists, educators, and health & industry professionals.  Net proceeds from this conference will support the SFSU Biology Department.  CAMLT is happy to post this announcement to help publicize their event and to support the CLS training and undergraduate programs at the University.  Please link to the conference website for the full program description...  http://personalizedmedicine.sfsu.edu

2008 California CLS Licensing Exam
Will Not Be Given

Laboratory Field Services announced at the CLTAC meeting held March 7th that the state will not administer the 2008 CLS Licensing Exam this November.  As previously planned, the California CLS Exam has been phased out because LFS has now certified several national examinations as acceptable for CA licensing.  Applicants will still need apply to LFS and pay the license processing fee, are still required to meet California training standards and also to pass a short on-line quiz testing their knowledge of State Law.  For additional information check the Our Professions section of this website.

Staggered License Renewal For CLS Personnel

Clinical Laboratory Scientists with "even year" birthdates should have had their licenses extended until their birthday in 2008 when they renewed at the end of 2006.  If you are in this group, your license will expire this year and renewal will require only 12 CE (taken between 1/1/2007 and your birthday this year).  Renewal will be for a full two year period expiring on your birthday in 2010.  Once you are on a full two year cycle it will require 24 CE to renew your license (in 2010).

CLS's with "odd year" birthdates should have renewed by December 31st, 2007 and the renewal will extend to their birthday in 2009.  Renewal in 2009 will require 12 CE (taken between 1/1/2008 and the birthday expiration in 2009).  That renewal will be for a two year period expiring on the birthdate in 2011.  Once you are on a full two year cycle it will require 24 CE to renew your license (in 2011).

If you are close to renewal and don't yet have the required units, CAMLT's Distance Learning is an excellent way to get those needed units.  There is a variety of course topics and many of the courses can be completed on-line.  Use the menu link above or click here to access our Distance Learning course list.