Pathologist’s assistant: Qualifications and activities.

1. To qualify for a certificate as a pathologist’s assistant, a person: (a) Must successfully complete a training program approved by the American Association of Pathologists’ Assistants; or (b) Must: (1) Possess a baccalaureate degree with a major or minor in a biological science or an allied health field; and (2) Have at least 3 years of combined experience in surgical pathology and autopsy pathology. 2. A pathologist’s assistant may, under the supervision of a pathologist, assist in preparing for, performing and reporting: (a) Postmortem examinations; and (b) Surgical specimen dissection.