How do I become a PA? There is only one route to become a Pathologists’ Assistant. You must attend and graduate from a NAACLS accredited program and pass the ASCP certification exam.

A Pathologists’ Assistant (PA) is a highly trained, allied health professional who provides various services under the direction and supervision of a pathologist.

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Currently, there are 16 NACCLS-accredited Pathologists’ Assistant programs in the U.S. and Canada with annual classes of up to 230 PA students per year, and another two programs are …

A Pathologists’ Assistant is a highly trained, certified allied healthcare professional who is qualified by academic and practical training to provide various services in anatomic pathology under the …

Candidates for admission to the Pathologists' Assistant (PathA) program must have the following credentials: A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university or an …

Application Deadline: September 1 Duration: The two-year program begins in the summer semester (mid May). Students: Thirty students per class. Degree: Master of Health Science …

GRE required. Application Deadline: February 1 Duration: The two year program begins in July. Students: Ten students per class. Degree: Master of Science in Pathology Cost: Tuition is …

In 2005, pathologists' assistants became eligible for certification by the ASCP. The creation of a national professional certification program for AAPA members and for the pathologists' …

In all cases which have come to our attention, senior administrators in the responsible agencies have concluded that their regulations were not intended to apply to pathologists’ assistants …