Why Become a PA?
A Pathologists’ Assistant (PA) is a highly trained, allied health professional who provides various services under the direction and supervision of a pathologist. Pathologists’ Assistants interact with pathologists in a manner similar to physician assistants in surgical and medical practice, working collaboratively with physicians, depending on state laws. PAs are academically and practically trained to provide accurate and timely processing of a variety of laboratory specimens, including the majority of pathological specimens. However, choosing to be a PA is something bigger than the tasks associated with it. Watch our video to hear directly from our members about why they chose this profession.
NAACLS ACCREDITED TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR PAS
*Program not approved but in serious applicant status.
NAALCS CONTACTS
If you have any problems or questions concerning training program accreditation, please contact:
Donna Meaders
Staff Program Coordinator
[email protected]
or
Dr. Dianne Cearlock
NAACLS Chief Executive Officer
[email protected]
Further information about NAACLS (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences) may be obtained from www.naacls.org.