Section 54-5603 – SCOPE OF PRACTICE.
54-5603. SCOPE OF PRACTICE. A licensed genetic counselor may perform the following acts as a genetic counselor: (1) Obtain and evaluate individual, family and medical histories to determine genetic risk for genetic or medical conditions and diseases in a patient, his offspring and other family members; (2) Discuss the features, natural history, means of diagnosis, […]
Section 54-5604 – EXEMPTIONS FOR LICENSURE.
54-5604. EXEMPTIONS FOR LICENSURE. The provisions of this act shall not apply to the following: (1) Any person who is not a genetic counselor but is licensed under title 54, Idaho Code, acting within the scope of his profession and doing work of a nature consistent with his training, provided that he does not represent […]
Section 54-5605 – GENETIC COUNSELOR LICENSE REQUIRED.
54-5605. GENETIC COUNSELOR LICENSE REQUIRED. Effective July 1, 2016, a license shall be required to engage in the practice of genetic counseling. No person shall hold himself out as a genetic counselor unless he is licensed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. No person who is not so licensed may use in connection […]
Section 54-5606 – BOARD — ORGANIZATION AND MEETINGS.
54-5606. BOARD — ORGANIZATION AND MEETINGS. (1) There is hereby established in the division of occupational and professional licenses the genetic counselors licensing board. (2) The board shall consist of four (4) members, two (2) of whom shall be fully licensed genetic counselors, one (1) of whom shall be a licensed physician and one (1) […]
Section 54-5607 – BOARD POWERS.
54-5607. BOARD POWERS. (1) The board shall have the following powers: (a) To receive applications for licensure, determine the qualifications of persons applying for licensure, provide licenses to applicants qualified under the provisions of this chapter and reinstate and deny licenses; (b) To establish by rule and collect fees as prescribed by this chapter; (c) […]
Section 54-5608 – REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUANCE OF A LICENSE.
54-5608. REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUANCE OF A LICENSE. In addition to such other information as the board may require by rule, each applicant under this act shall: (1) Hold a master’s degree or higher in genetics or a related field of study as approved by the board; (2) Submit an application in the form prescribed by […]