Code of Massachusetts Regulations
270 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION OF GENETIC COUNSELORS
Title 270 CMR 3.00 - Licensure Requirements, Procedures and Professional and Ethical Standards of Conduct
Section 3.06 - Full License Renewal

Universal Citation: 270 MA Code of Regs 270.3

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) Each fully licensed genetic counselor must renew his or her license to practice on or before January 31st of each odd-numbered year. A fully licensed genetic counselor who fails to renew his or her license on or before the expiration date may not practice until he or she renews his or her license. A fully licensed genetic counselor who continues to practice after the expiration date may be subject to disciplinary action by the Board.

(2) A fully licensed genetic counselor who:

(a) meets the continuing education requirements in 270 CMR 3.06(3); and

(b) maintains certification as a genetic counselor through a certifying agency may apply to renew his or her license by submitting an application in the manner specified by the Board, together with payment of the license renewal fees prescribed by the Executive Office of Administration and Finance pursuant to M.G.L. c. 7, § 3B, unless waived in accordance with M.G.L. c. 112, § 1B.

(3) Continuing Education.

(a) Except as provided in 270 CMR 3.06(3)(b), each fully licensed genetic counselor shall complete a minimum of 50 contact hours of Board approved continuing education per license renewal period and shall submit proof thereof to the Board upon request.

(b) A genetic counselor issued a full license between February 1st of an even-numbered year and January 31st of an odd numbered year shall complete a minimum of 25 contact hours of Board approved continuing education during the first renewal period.

(c) Continuing education contact hours may not be carried over from one license renewal period to another.

(d) Continuing education programs and activities that have been approved by a certifying agency satisfy the requirement of Board approval.

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