N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 8 §§ 79-14.1

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024

Section 79-14.1 - Professional study and alternative to professional study of cytotechnology

(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.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 8 §§ 79-14.1

Amended New York State Register May 3, 2023/Volume XLV, Issue 18, eff. 5/3/2023