Pathologist's Assistant Career
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What a Pathologist's Assistant does:
Pathology is the study and diagnosis of disease
through the examination of organs, tissues,
cells and bodily fluids.
A Pathologist's Assistant is a skilled Allied
Health Professional who works under the
supervision of a Pathologist (a physician who
specializes in the diagnosis of diseases by
examining tissue, cells, blood, and body fluids
using sophisticated laboratory techniques). A Pathologist's
Assistant is qualified to carry out most of the
duties of a Pathologist, excluding diagnosis.
The majority of pathologists' assistants work in
community hospitals, government hospitals,
reference laboratories, medical schools and
university hospitals.
The main duties of a
Pathologist's Assistant include:
- Providing anatomic pathology services
- Consulting with the Pathologist
- Examining surgical pathology specimens
- Performing autopsies and complex surgical
resections
Education & Qualifications:
To become a Pathologist's assistant, you need to enroll in a formal training program in a
University. Programs vary in length from 4 to 6
years, and successful graduates will earn a
Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree upon
completion. The National Accrediting Agency for
Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) provides
accreditation for pathologists' assistant
training programs. Many Pathologist's Assistants
are existing allied healthcare professionals who
have completed additional training to qualify.
Pathologist's Assistants can become certified
through the American Society of Clinical
Pathology Board of Registry (ASCP BOR).
Certification lasts for three years.
Recertification can be maintained by submitting
45 continuing education credits.
Salary & Job Prospects:
Salaries for Pathologist's Assistants are in the
range of $60,000 to $100,000, depending on
location, qualifications and experience. Jobs in
this area are expected to grow in hospitals,
Laboratories and Education. This is primarily
because hiring Pathologist's Assistants to carry
out the work is more cost effective for
healthcare facilities than hiring Pathologists.
Find an Allied Health School:
Use the red search box above, to find Allied
Health schools and colleges in your area that
offer Pathologist Assistant programs.
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