Section 4: Functions of the Board.

The functions of the Board are to-
(a)
determine, from time to time, the standard of knowledge and skill to be attained by persons seeking to become Medical Laboratory Scientists, Medical Laboratory Technicians and Medical Laboratory Assistants (in this Act referred to as scientists, technicians and assistants respectively);
(b) regulate the practice of Medical Laboratory Science in Nigeria;
(c)
regulate the training of scientists, technicians and assistants in any institution in Nigeria and give periodic accreditation to institutions;
(d) provide and maintain separate register for scientists, technicians and assistants;
(e) regulate the production, importation, sales and stocking of diagnostic laboratory reagents and chemicals;
(f) assess, evaluate and register foreign graduates of Medical Laboratory Science;
(g) conduct examinations for technicians and assistants;
(h) inspect, regulate and accredit medical laboratories; and
(i) perform such other functions as may be conferred on it by this Act.