§ 8850. Definitions. As used in this article: 1. The term “pathologists’ assistant” means a person licensed to assist physicians who practice pathology by providing services within the permitted scope of practice for pathologists’ assistants as defined in subdivision four of this section. All such services shall be performed under the direction and supervision of […]
§ 8851. Practice as pathologists’ assistant and use of the title “pathologists’ assistant”. Only persons licensed or otherwise authorized to practice as a pathologists’ assistant under this article shall practice pathologist assisting or use the title “pathologists’ assistant” or the term “pathologists’ assistant” alone or in combination with other terms and phrases in describing their […]
§ 8852. Requirements for licensure as a pathologists’ assistant. To qualify for licensure as a “licensed pathologists’ assistant”, an applicant shall fulfill the following requirements: 1. Application: file an application with the department; 2. Education: receive an education, including a bachelor’s or higher degree in pathologists’ assistant, granted on the basis of completion of a […]
§ 8853. Special provisions; eligibility. An individual who meets the requirements for a license as a licensed pathologists’ assistant except for examination and education and who has been performing the duties of a pathologists’ assistant for two of the five years prior to the effective date of this article may be licensed without meeting additional […]
§ 8854. State committee for pathologists’ assistants. 1. A state committee for pathologists’ assistants shall be appointed by the board of regents upon the recommendation of the commissioner as a committee of the board of medicine to advise solely on matters relating to pathologists’ assistants and shall assist on matters of licensure and professional conduct. […]
§ 8855. Limited permits. 1. Eligibility. A person who fulfills all requirements for licensure as a pathologists’ assistant except that relating to the examination shall be eligible for a limited permit. 2. Limit of practice. A permittee shall be authorized to practice as a pathologists’ assistant only under the direction and supervision of a licensed […]
§ 8856. Exemptions and exempt persons. This article shall not prohibit: 1. The performance of any tasks or responsibilities by any student engaged in clinical training in a general hospital licensed pursuant to article twenty-eight of the public health law, provided such practice is limited to clinical training that shall be carried out under the […]
