Pathologists' Assistant
Current State Licensing Requirements
Requirements for professional licensure can vary by state and can change without notice. All prospective students should consult the state licensing body in the state in which they reside or seek to be licensed to ensure that the degree they earn will meet requirements for licensure in that state. Federal law classifies anatomic pathology as "high complexity" testing. CLIA requires an associate degree in a related field or the equivalent for persons performing high complexity testing. Anyone working in anatomic pathology in the United States must meet CLIA requirements for high complexity testing but does not need to be certified. Students should refer to their state licensing body for further information. The information provided below has been adapted from the information that can also be found on the American Association of Pathologists Assistants website.
Licensure is the granting of legal permission by a competent authority (usually a state licensing board for healthcare professionals) to an individual to perform medical acts and procedures that would otherwise be illegal. Licensure is usually granted on the basis of education and examination rather than performance, and a fee may be required. The criteria do not necessarily match professional certification criteria.
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No current state licensing requirements. No legislation currently pending.
Alabama State Licensure
Date of Last Revision: February 2024
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
HB28/SB67, introduced Jan 2009, referred to committee. Last official action listed: Feb 2009. The bill has no category for and no exemption for pathologists’ assistants.
Alaska State Licensure
Date of Last Revision: February 2024
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No current state licensing requirements. No legislation currently pending.
Date of Last Revision: February 2024
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No current state licensing requirements. No legislation currently pending.
Date of Last Revision: February 2024
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
Does NOT currently require a license or certification to practice. California did pass a law which states that if you are not certified and are doing anatomic pathology work which involves the dissection of tissue specimens, then a pathologist must be physically present on-site, in the facility, available for immediate consultation during the entire time the work is being performed. If the person performing the work is certified then a pathologist does not need to be present when the work is being performed.
California State Licensure
Date of Last Revision: February 2024
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No current state licensing requirements. No legislation currently pending.
Colorado State Licensure
Date of Last Revision: February 2024
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No current state licensing requirements. No legislation currently pending.
Connecticut State Licensure
Date of Last Revision: February 2024
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No current state licensing requirements. No legislation currently pending.
Delaware State Licensure
Date of Last Revision: February 2024
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No current state licensing requirements. No legislation currently pending. State currently licenses clinical laboratory practitioners.
Date of Last Revision: February 2024
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No current state licensing requirements. No legislation currently pending.
Georgia State Licensure
Date of Last Revision: February 2024
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No current state licensing requirements. No legislation currently pending. State currently licenses clinical laboratory practitioners.
Hawaii State Licensure
Date of Last Revision: February 2024
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No current state licensing requirements. No legislation currently pending.
Idaho State Licensure
Date of Last Revision: February 2024
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No current state licensing requirements. No legislation currently pending.
Illinois State Licensure
Date of Last Revision: February 2024
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No current state licensing requirements. No legislation currently pending.
Indiana State Licensure
Date of Last Revision: February 2024
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No current state licensing requirements. No legislation currently pending.
Iowa State Licensure
Date of Last Revision: February 2024
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No current state licensing requirements. No legislation currently pending.
Kansas State Licensure
Date of Last Revision: February 2024
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No current state licensing requirements. No legislation currently pending.
Kentucky State Licensure
Date of Last Revision: February 2024
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No current state licensing requirements. No legislation currently pending. State currently licenses clinical laboratory practitioners.
Louisiana State Licensure
Date of Last Revision: February 2024
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No current state licensing requirements. No legislation currently pending.
Maine State Licensure
Date of Last Revision: February 2024
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No current state licensing requirements. No legislation currently pending.
Maryland State Licensure
Date of Last Revision: February 2024
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
HB 2142, introduced Jan 2009, referred to committee. Last official action dated Jan 2009. This bill has no category for and no exemption for pathologists’ assistants.
Massachusetts State Licensure
Date of Last Revision: February 2024
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No current state licensing requirements. No legislation currently pending.
Michigan State Licensure
Date of Last Revision: February 2024
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
HF1249/SF0999, introduced Mar 2009, referred to committee. Last official action dated Apr 2009. This bill exempts pathologists’ assistants from licensing requirements.
Minnesota State Licensure
Date of Last Revision: February 2024
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No current state licensing requirements. No legislation currently pending.
Mississippi State Licensure
Date of Last Revision: February 2024
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No current state licensing requirements. No legislation currently pending.
Missouri State Licensure
Date of Last Revision: February 2024
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No current state licensing requirements. No legislation currently pending. State currently licenses clinical laboratory practitioners.
Montana State Licensure
Date of Last Revision: February 2024
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No current state licensing requirements. No legislation currently pending.
Nebraska State Licensure
Date of Last Revision: February 2024
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
Yes. State currently licenses clinical laboratory practitioners.
Date of Last Revision: February 2024
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No current state licensing requirements. No legislation currently pending.
New Hampshire State Licensure
Date of Last Revision: February 2024
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No current state licensing requirements. No legislation currently pending.
New Jersey State Licensure
Date of Last Revision: February 2024
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No current state licensing requirements. No legislation currently pending.
New Mexico State Licensure
Date of Last Revision: February 2024
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
Yes. State currently licenses clinical laboratory practitioners.
Date of Last Revision: February 2024
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No current state licensing requirements. No legislation currently pending.
North Carolina State Licensure
Date of Last Revision: February 2024
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No current state licensing requirements. No legislation currently pending. State currently licenses clinical laboratory practitioners.
North Dakota State Licensure
Date of Last Revision: February 2024
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No current state licensing requirements. No legislation currently pending.
Ohio State Licensure
Date of Last Revision: February 2024
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No current state licensing requirements. No legislation currently pending.
Oklahoma State Licensure
Date of Last Revision: February 2024
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No current state licensing requirements. No legislation currently pending.
Oregon State Licensure
Date of Last Revision: February 2024
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No current state licensing requirements. No legislation currently pending.
Pennsylvania State Licensure
Date of Last Revision: February 2024
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No current state licensing requirements. No legislation currently pending. State currently licenses clinical laboratory practitioners.
Rhode Island State Licensure
Date of Last Revision: February 2024
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No current state licensing requirements. No legislation currently pending.
South Carolina State Licensure
Date of Last Revision: February 2024
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No current state licensing requirements. No legislation currently pending.
South Dakota State Licensure
Date of Last Revision: February 2024
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No current state licensing requirements. No legislation currently pending. State currently licenses clinical laboratory practitioners.
Tennessee State Licensure
Date of Last Revision: February 2024
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No current state licensing requirements. No legislation currently pending.
Texas State Licensure
Date of Last Revision: February 2024
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No current state licensing requirements. No legislation currently pending.
Utah State Licensure
Date of Last Revision: February 2024
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No legislation currently pending. A request was submitted to the state Office of Professional Regulation asking the state to consider licensing laboratory personnel. The state held a public hearing on the matter in November 2009. On December 9, 2009 the Office of Professional Regulation issued a report concluding that existing regulations that govern the operation of laboratories and the qualifications of personnel performing testing in laboratories are sufficient to protect the interests of the public, and recommending against the licensing of laboratory personnel in Vermont.
Vermont State Licensure
Date of Last Revision: February 2024
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No licensure is required.
Virginia State Licensure
Date of Last Revision: February 2023
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No current state licensing requirements. No legislation currently pending.
Washington State Licensure
Date of Last Revision: February 2024
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No current state licensing requirements. No legislation currently pending.
Washington, D.C. Licensure
Date of Last Revision: February 2024
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No current state licensing requirements. No legislation currently pending. State currently licenses clinical laboratory practitioners.
West Virginia State Licensure
Date of Last Revision: February 2024
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No current state licensing requirements. No legislation currently pending.
Wisconsin State Licensure
Date of Last Revision: February 2024
Does EVMS meet Minimum Qualifications for State Licensure?
No current state licensing requirements. No legislation currently pending.
Wyoming State Licensure
Date of Last Revision: February 2024