Licensure

Licensure

Licensure of individuals refers to the right bestowed by a governmental body to engage in a legally defined occupational scope of practice. Its intent is to assure the public that the licensed individuals have met minimum qualifications and competencies required for practice. (ASCP Policy Statement # 05-02)

States that Require Licensure of Cytotechnologists

California
Connecticut
     Licensed Professionals
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Hawaii
Louisiana
Maine
     Licensed Professionals
Maryland
Montana
Nevada
New Jersey
     Licensed Professionals
New York 
     Clinical Laboratory Technology Practitioners
Rhode Island 
     Licensed Professionals
Tennessee
Vermont
     Sunrise Application
     Medical Laboratory Science Professionals Report
Virginia
West Virginia