Welcome to the ACCENT® Accreditation webpage! We look forward to working with you to present high quality continuing education programs for clinical laboratory professionals. Everything you need to know about the ACCENT® program is provided below.

If you have any questions about the ACCENT® Program, contact the ACCENT® Education Coordinator at education@aacc.org.

General Information about the ACCENT® Program

• What is the ACCENT® accreditation program?
• Why should I apply for ACCENT® accreditation?
• What are the criteria for ACCENT® accreditation?
• What is needs assessment and why is it important for program planning?
• What do I need to know about speaker form?
• What do I need to know about commercial support?
• What is the process for reviewing applications?
• What are the fees for ACCENT® accreditation?
• What services are provided for ACCENT® approved continuing education activities?

How to Apply for ACCENT® Accreditation for your Educational Program

• Step 1: Prepare the Application
• Step 2: Submit ACCENT® Activity Application and Payment
• Step 3: Receive Notification from AACC

The ACCENT® Review Board is responsible for reviewing the applications submitted for ACCENT® Continuing Education Credit. By reviewing the applications they are insuring that the educational activity reflects the scope and practice of clinical laboratory science and meets the criteria of AACC’s accreditation program.  In addition, they take part in the preliminary review process for AACC’s annual Student Research Awards program.

ACCENT^® Review Board Members

David A. Colantonio, PhD
Hospital for Sick Children
Toronto, ON, Canada
 
Pradip Datta, PhD
Siemens Diagnostics
Tarrytown, NY
 
Shu-Ling Fan, PhD
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, MA
 
Vivek Kumar, PhD
Beaumont Laboratory
Royal Oak, MI