Co-Hosts Tywauna Wilson, Lona Small, and Stephanie Whitehead discuss the pros and cons of advance degrees and certifications for medical lab professionals.

Key Takeaways from the show:

• Common degrees and certifications obtained by laboratorians

Advantages

• Proof that you have competency in a particular field
• Exposure to new field of interest.
• Specializing in a particular field of interest.

Down Side

• Sometimes no pay increase
• May not have the opportunity to use in your role
• May not be known or recognized by your employer
• Difficulty finding career advancements

What Advanced degrees or certifications do you have? What has been the benefits in having them? 

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