Clinical Laboratory Sciences in Taiwan: Education, Accreditation, and Emerging Competencies

Ching-Ying  Kuo; Sandy Huey-Jen  Hsu; Woei-horng  Fang

doi:10.18502/abi.v4i1.21858

Ching-Ying Kuo Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences and Medical Biotechnology, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
Sandy Huey-Jen Hsu Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences and Medical Biotechnology, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
Woei-horng Fang Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences and Medical Biotechnology, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/abi.v4i1.21858

Keywords: Clinical Laboratory Science, History, Education, Accreditation and Certification, Taiwan

Abstract

Laboratory sciences play a pivotal role in modern healthcare, serving as the foundation for disease prevention, diagnosis, and monitoring. In Taiwan, formal education in this field began in 1956 with the establishment of the first undergraduate program in Asia, and has since evolved into a comprehensive system encompassing undergraduate, graduate, and continuing professional education. This review outlines the historical evolution and current structure of laboratory medicine education in Taiwan, the accreditation and certification frameworks that govern the profession, the integration of emerging technologies and competencies, workforce development strategies, and future directions for the discipline