Scope of Practice

Background

The College of American Pathologists (CAP) is committed to protecting pathologists' scope of practice from encroachment from allied health professionals. The CAP works with organizations and state legislatures to ensure laboratory personnel, genetic counselors and pharmacists have a scope of practice consistent with their education and training.

CAP Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

This material provided answers to questions about CAP's state model criteria. (PDF, 81 KB)

Model Criteria

This information guides the CAP's decisions on whether to support or oppose medical licensure legislation introduced in the states. It helps support the efforts of clinical laboratory personnel who seek to be licensed, and, at the same time, ensures that the legislative language in every licensure bill will address the CAP's key concerns.

• CAP Model Criteria for State Licensure of Clinical Laboratory Personnel (PDF, 124 KB)

CAP Policy

• Genetic Counselor Scope of Practice (PDF, 34 KB)
• CAP Policy on Pharmacists Scope of Practice and Laboratory Testing Responsibility (PDF, 50 KB)

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