Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024
(a)
Definitions. As used in this subdivision, acceptable accrediting agency shall
mean an organization accepted by the department as a reliable authority for the
purpose of accrediting cytotechnology programs, having accreditation standards
that are substantially equivalent to the requirements for programs registered
as leading to licensure as a cytotechnologist pursuant to section
52.39 of this Title, and applying
its criteria for granting accreditation of programs in a fair, consistent, and
nondiscriminatory manner.
(b) To
meet the professional education or alternative to professional education
requirement for licensure as a cytotechnologist, the applicant shall present
evidence satisfactory to the department of:
(1) holding a baccalaureate or higher degree
awarded upon successful completion of a baccalaureate or higher degree program
in cytotechnology registered as leading to licensure as a cytotechnologist
pursuant to section
52.39 of this Title; or
(2) holding a baccalaureate or higher degree
awarded upon successful completion of a baccalaureate or higher degree program
in cytotechnology that is substantially equivalent to a program registered as
leading to licensure as a cytotechnologist pursuant to section
52.39 of this Title as determined
by the department, which program must be accredited by an acceptable
accrediting agency or recognized by the appropriate civil authorities of the
jurisdiction in which the program is offered as a program that prepares the
applicant for professional practice as a cytotechnologist, and must be designed
and conducted by the degree-granting institution to prepare graduates to
practice as cytotechnologists using independent judgment and responsibility;
or
(3) current cytotechnology
certification by a national certification organization acceptable to the
department; or
(4) cytotechnology
licensure in a jurisdiction acceptable to the department; or
(5) successful completion of both:
(i) a baccalaureate or higher degree awarded
upon successful completion of a baccalaureate or higher degree program in the
major of biology, chemistry, or the physical sciences registered pursuant to
Part 52 of this Title or its substantial equivalent as determined by the
department; and
(ii) a credit
bearing program in cytotechnology in addition to such baccalaureate or higher
degree study that is registered as leading to licensure as a cytotechnologist
pursuant to section
52.39 of this Title or
substantially equivalent to such a registered program as determined by the
department. Such equivalent program must be accredited by an acceptable
accrediting agency or recognized by the appropriate civil authorities of the
jurisdiction in which the program is offered as a program that prepares the
applicant for professional practice as a cytotechnologist, and must be designed
and conducted by the degree-granting institution to prepare graduates to
practice as a cytotechnologist using independent judgment and
responsibility.
