Pathologists’ Assistant Studies

Our program goals follow that which is recommended by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Studies and are as follows:

1. Our students will be knowledgeable in the topics of anatomy, general and systematic pathology, anatomic pathology to include surgical techniques, autopsy techniques, historical techniques, and molecular diagnostics, microbiology, immunology, embryology, clinical pathology, lab safety, laboratory information systems, lab management, medical ethics, medical terminology, education methodologies, and gross photography.
2. Our students will be trained in surgical pathology and autopsy pathology and will be evaluated on growing knowledge and continuous improvement.
3. Our students will be able to communicate effectively as mid-level laboratory professionals with fellow coworkers, doctors, nurses, and technicians verbally and in writing.
4. Our students will be able to think critically, and problem solve while utilizing what they learn in professional settings.
5. Our students will display moral and ethical consideration, kindness, and service to others.
6. Our students will learn to determine what teaching methods will work with various learning styles in order to educate others in a clinical setting.
7. Our students will understand the components of a laboratory, principles of supervision and administration, and importance of quality assurance and quality improvement.