Episode 211: Jennifer Hudson and Ashley Olson - Beyond Certification: The Case For Licensure Of Pathologists’ Assistants

Today my guests are pathologists' assistants Jennifer Hudson and Ashley Olson from the AAPA Legislative Subcommittee.

What we discuss with Ashley and Jennifer:

• The difference between licensure vs. certification
• The necessity of licensure for Pathologist Assistants
• How licensure ensures competence and patient safety
• Distinguishing PAs from other lab roles
• Benefits of licensure for patients
• Addressing misconceptions about licensure
• Traveling PAs and licensure
• Steps for states considering licensure
• Resources and involvement for PAs
• Recent publications and webinars on licensure

 

Links for this episode:

The Path to PathA

Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network

Health Podcast Network

 LabVine Learning

Dress A Med scrubs

Digital Pathology Club

 

American Association of Pathologists' Assistants

Specimens Deserve Standards: Defining the roles of grossing personnel is crucial for maintaining diagnostic integrity and protecting patient outcomes

Why Licensure

Grossing Technician Duties and Responsibilities - AAPA Position Statement

Staub Lab Services

 

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