NZIMLS

Role of the NZIMLS

The NZIMLS is the professional organisation that represents Medical Laboratory Scientists and Technicians in New Zealand.  Its goal is to promote the profession through the provision of continuing education and professional examinations and to improve the quality of laboratory services for the ultimate benefit of the patient.  It does this through:

Continuing education

• Special Interest Group (SIG) meetings
• Annual Scientific Meeting
• South Pacific Congress of MLS (SPC)

Professional examinations

• Medical Laboratory Technician (QMLT)
• NZIMLS Fellowship (FNZIMLS)

Professional development programme

• NZIMLS Competence & Professional Development programme (CPD)

Professional affairs

• Representation on University MLSc programme advisory committees
• Representation of the profession at MLSc Registration Board level
• Liaison with Government Departments, related agencies and other groups
• Liaison with other Registered Health Profession's organisations

Communication

• Publication of the NZ Journal of Medical Laboratory Science
• Publication of "Council News"
• Website www.nzimls.org.nz
• Contact with other MLS organisations