Nevada
AAPA
License Required
Nevada is one of the few states that require a license to practice as a pathologists’ assistant. Notably, certification from the ASCP is not mandatory for licensure.
Nevada Licensing Board
NV Dept. of Health and Human Services Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH)
Medical Laboratory Services
727 Fairview Drive, Suite E, Carson City, NV 89701
Phone: (775) 684-1030 · Fax: (775) 684-1073
Medical Laboratory Services
727 Fairview Drive, Suite E, Carson City, NV 89701
Phone: (775) 684-1030 · Fax: (775) 684-1073
Requirements
OPTION 1: Must successfully complete a training program approved by the American Association of Pathologists’ Assistants; OR
OPTION 2:
- Possess a baccalaureate degree with a major or minor in a biological science or an allied health field; AND
- Have at least 3 years of combined experience in surgical pathology and autopsy pathology.