The New Zealand Institute of Medical Laboratory Science (INC)

NOTICEBOARD

• Notice of the NZIMLS AGM, containing nomination and election information, has been emailed to all members. If you have not received the email, please contact the Executive Office.
  
  
• Draft 2017 Conference programme, highlights, speakers and all Conference information is available here.
  
  
• 2017 Conference registration available here.
  
  
• Registration for the Haematology, Molecular Diagnostics and Anatomical Pathology Special Interest Group seminars are now open.
  
  

Role of the NZIMLS

The NZIMLS is the professional body for practitioners employed in Medical Laboratory Science in New Zealand.  The NZIMLS provides continuing education, professional examinations and communication to ensure the provision of high quality diagnostic laboratory services for the public of New Zealand.

Continuing education

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

Professional examinations

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

Professional development

• Competence & Professional Development programme (CPD)

Professional affairs

• Representation on University MLSc programme advisory committees
• Representation of the profession at Medical Sciences Council 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
• Other global MLS organisations