病理学家助理（PA）是在解剖病理学家的监督下工作的保健专业人员。他们的职责包括：
手术标本总检查
非法医尸体检验/验尸检查
组织准备进行病理检查
毛标本摄影
他们也可以担任管理，教学，监督和研究的角色。
该基于课程和实习的专业包括连续两年的全日制学习，通往作为病理学家助理（PA）专业的实验医学和病理学理科硕士学位。

Pathologists’ Assistants (PAs) are health professionals working under the supervision of anatomical pathologists. Their responsibilities include:
Gross examination of surgical specimens
Non-forensic autopsies / post-mortem examinations
Preparation of tissues for pathological tests
Gross specimen photography
They may also hold managerial, instructional, supervisory, and research roles.
The course and practicum-based program comprises two continuous years of full time studies leading to a Master of Science in Laboratory Medicine and Pathology with specialization as Pathologists’ Assistant (PA).