Alabama Administrative Code
Title 405 - ALABAMA BOARD OF GENETIC COUNSELING
Chapter 405-X-1 - LICENSURE
Section 405-X-1-.01 - Qualifications For Licensure
Universal Citation: AL Admin Code R 405-X-1-.01
Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 11, August 30, 2024
(1) An individual shall be qualified for licensure as a genetic counselor and the board may issue a license if that individual:
(a) Is at least
21 years of age;
(b) Has submitted
a completed licensure application form to the board;
(c) Has not engaged in conduct or activities
which would constitute grounds for discipline under the Alabama Genetic
Counselor Act or the rules created pursuant to the Act;
(d) Has successfully completed:
1. A master's degree in genetic counseling
from an ACGC or ABMGG accredited training program or an equivalent program
approved by the ACGC or the ABMGG; or
2. A doctoral degree and an ABMGG accredited
medical genetics training program or an equivalent program approved by the
ABMGG;
(e) Has
successfully passed the American Board of Genetic Counseling Certification
Examination, or its equivalent;
(f)
Has paid the fees established by the board;
(g) Has met the requirements for
certification set forth by the ABGC or its successor or the ABMGG or its
successor, which are hereby incorporated by reference; and
(h) Has met the requirements for licensure
established by the board.
Author: Alabama Board of Genetic Counseling
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-13A-3, et seq.
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