Aug 21, 201115 yr Can an RN become a Forensic Pathologist Assistant? Assuming this RN already finished BSN?
Aug 24, 201115 yr In most places the position you're talking about could probably be filled by a random person off the streets. There usually isn't a lot of funding for government positions of this sorts. But sure you could apply as a RN.
Dec 28, 201213 yr Just as an FYI--there's a lot more training required than one might think. Here is a link to a job description for a pathologist's assistant in NY.Pathologist Assistant Jobs in Oceanside, New York - South Nassau Communities HospitalJob Details: - Bachelor's Degree Position Requirements: Bachelor's Degree from a Pathologist Assistant Program or related field required. Pathologist Assistant Certification through the ASCP preferred. Minimum of two years experience in Anatomic Pathology including surgical pathology, autopsy dissection, histology procedures/techniques, gross dissection of surgical specimens, frozen sections and post-mortem examinations, required.Position responsibilities: Under the direction of the Clinical Director, a Pathologist Assistant will assist the Pathologist in the preparation and performance of all gross surgical examinationsDemonstrates the ability to prepare and perform all gross surgical examinationsDemonstrates competency to appropriately accession all surgical specimensDemonstrates competency to describe gross anatomic features and take samples for microscopic examination.Provides guidance and assistance to Pathology Residents and Forensic Pathology Assistant in carrying out their function in the Gross Pathology Area and the Morgue.Assists in the training of Pathology Residents by providing guidance in the preparation of Gross surgical specimens for dissection, selection and preparation of autopsied material, general maintenance of equip-ment in Histology and the MorgueHopefully this is helpful :) Laurie
Can an RN become a Forensic Pathologist Assistant? Assuming this RN already finished BSN?