N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 8 §§ 79-20.1

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024

Section 79-20.1 - Professional study for licensed pathologists' assistants

(a) As used in this section, an acceptable accrediting body for patholo-gists' assistants' education programs shall mean an organization acceptable to the department as a reliable authority for the purpose of accreditation of pathologists' assistants' education programs at the postsecondary level, which applies its criteria for granting accreditation of programs in a fair, consistent, and nondiscriminatory manner.

(b) To meet the professional educational requirement for licensure as a pathologists' assistant, the applicant shall present satisfactory evidence of holding a bachelor's or higher degree in pathologists' assistant awarded upon the successful completion of a bachelor's or higher degree program in pathologists' assistant, registered as leading to licensure pursuant to section 52.48 of this Title or accredited by an acceptable accrediting body for pathologists'assistants' education programs, or a bachelor's or higher degree program that is substantially equivalent to such a registered program as determined by the department.

Adopted New York State Register March 28, 2018/Volume XL, Issue 13, eff. 3/28/2018