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

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

Update: 2025-07-28
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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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Episode 211: Jennifer Hudson and Ashley Olson - Beyond Certification: The Case For Licensure Of Pathologists’ Assistants

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

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