Pathologists' assistants assist at autopsies and examinations of surgical specimens, or perform autopsies under pathologists' supervision. They may dissect, weigh, and photograph organs and specimens for chemical analysis and record findings.

To work in this field, you must have a post-secondary qualification.

To be a pathologists' assistant, you must have either a bachelor of science degree or training and experience as a registered nurse, registered nursing assistant or medical laboratory technologist. You must also have specialized, on-the-job training.

Most recent entrants have a community college diploma, and almost 2 in 5 have an undergraduate university degree.