First in Palestine and second outside the USA: Al-Quds University obtains full international accreditation (NAACLS) in medical laboratory sciences

SadaNews: Al-Quds University has received full academic accreditation from the National Accreditation Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) for a period of five years, which allows graduates in medical laboratory sciences to present for the American board and work in the United States and around the world.

Al-Quds University is the first Palestinian university and the second university internationally outside the United States to obtain this prestigious accreditation, which is based on specific standards related to the quality of academic programs and alignment with the best global practices in medical education.

This came after a series of intensive and comprehensive field visits to all components of the academic and training program, as well as a thorough evaluation of the educational environment, academic facilities, infrastructure, and institutional policies of Al-Quds University.

The university's Vice President for Health and Medical Affairs, Prof. Rania Abu Sir, stated, "This step represents the culmination of Al-Quds University’s strategic vision to enhance the quality of medical education and develop its academic programs to meet the changing needs of the labor market and the best global practices, thereby contributing to raising the level of healthcare and developing the profession of medical laboratory sciences in Palestine and the region."

The Dean of the College of Health Professions, Prof. Abu Sir, confirmed that this accreditation holds exceptional importance, as it officially documents that the curriculum, teaching staff, laboratories, and equipment in the medical laboratory sciences program have exceeded the stringent standards set in the United States, making the program a comprehensive educational environment that produces medical professionals capable of competing, innovating, and contributing effectively to the development of the healthcare sector.

She added, "This international accreditation represents a historic milestone in the academic excellence journey led by Al-Quds University, as it signifies a high-level international recognition of the quality and distinction of its academic programs, specifically in the medical laboratory sciences specialization at the College of Health Professions, which is now equipped to prepare laboratory medical staff according to the latest international standards."

This international accreditation brings with it a host of exceptional advantages, as it not only grants graduates unprecedented global recognition but also represents an exceptional launchpad towards broader academic and professional horizons. It opens doors for them to join medical programs and specialized graduate programs at the world's most prestigious universities, as well as enhancing their employment opportunities in renowned hospitals and research centers worldwide, empowering them to compete vigorously in local and global labor markets.

Through its adherence to the latest global developments in the field of medical laboratory sciences, the program ensures that students are prepared to excel in advanced diagnostic laboratory fields and specialized disciplines such as hematology, medical microbiology, clinical biochemistry, and immunology. This, in turn, creates real opportunities for students to specialize in emerging and vital areas that align with the latest global trends in the healthcare and research sectors.

The National Accreditation Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) represents the leading and globally recognized American body for granting academic accreditation for clinical laboratory sciences programs, ensuring through its stringent standards the quality of educational programs and the preparation of graduates to meet required global levels.