Pennsylvania Code
Title 49 - PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL STANDARDS
Part I - DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Subpart A - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL AFFAIRS
Chapter 18 - STATE BOARD OF MEDICINE-PRACTITIONERS OTHER THAN MEDICAL DOCTORS
Subchapter K - GENETIC COUNSELORS
Section 18.703 - Application for genetic counselor license

Universal Citation: 49 PA Code § 18.703

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 12, March 23, 2024

(a) An applicant for a license to practice as a genetic counselor shall submit, on forms made available by the Board, a completed application for a license to practice as a genetic counselor, including the necessary supporting documents, and pay the application fee in § 16.13(m) (relating to licensure, certification, examination and registration fees).

(b) The Board may issue a license to practice as a genetic counselor to an applicant who demonstrates that the applicant:

(1) Is at least 21 years of age and of good moral character, as required under section 13.4(e)(1) and (2) of the act (63 P.S. § 422.13d(e)(1) and (2)).

(2) Has received a master's degree or doctoral degree in human genetics or genetic counseling from an ABGC-accredited or ABMG-accredited educational program or has met the requirements for certification by the ABGC or the ABMG. Proof of the degree, if applicable, shall be sent directly from the applicant's education program and include an official transcript.

(3) Has passed the examination for certification as a genetic counselor by the ABGC or the ABMG or has passed the examination for certification as a Ph.D. medical geneticist by the ABMG. Proof that the applicant has passed the examination shall be sent directly from the ABGC or the ABMG, and may include proof of current certification.

(4) Has obtained professional liability insurance, or is exempt from the requirement to obtain professional liability insurance, as set forth in § 18.710 (relating to professional liability insurance coverage for genetic counselors).

(5) Has completed at least 3 hours of approved training in child abuse recognition and reporting in accordance with § 16.108(a) (relating to child abuse recognition and reporting-mandatory training requirement).

(c) The Board may deny an application for licensure as a genetic counselor upon the grounds for disciplinary action in § 18.708 (relating to disciplinary action for applicants and genetic counselors).

The provisions of this § 18.703 amended under section 8 of the Medical Practice Act of 1985 (63 P.S. § 422.8); and 23 Pa.C.S. § 6383(b)(2).

This section cited in 49 Pa. Code § 18.705 (relating to application for temporary provisional genetic counselor license).

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