148H.1 Definitions. 1. “Active candidate status” means a person has met the requirements established by the American board of genetic counseling or its equivalent or successor organization to take the American board of genetic counseling certification examination in general genetics and genetic counseling or its equivalent or successor examination and has been granted this designation […]
148H.2 Scope of practice. A person licensed under this chapter may do any of the following: 1. Obtain and evaluate individual, family, and medical histories to determine genetic risk for genetic and medical conditions and diseases in a patient, the patient’s offspring, and other family members. 2. Discuss the features, history, means of diagnosis, genetic […]
148H.3 Qualifications for licensure — provisional licensure. 1. Each applicant for licensure under this chapter shall: a. Submit an application form as prescribed by the board. b. Provide satisfactory evidence of certification as a genetic counselor by the American board of genetic counseling or its equivalent or successor organization, the American board of medical genetics […]
148H.4 Scope of chapter. This chapter shall not be construed to apply to any of the following: 1. A physician or surgeon or an osteopathic physician or surgeon licensed under chapter 148, a registered nurse or an advanced registered nurse practitioner licensed under chapter 152, a physician assistant licensed under chapter 148C, or other persons […]
148H.5 Continuing education. An applicant for renewal of a license under this chapter shall submit satisfactory evidence to the board that in the period since the license was issued or last renewed, the applicant has completed thirty hours of national society of genetic counselors or its equivalent or successor organization or American board of medical […]
148H.6 Rules — authority of board. The board shall adopt rules consistent with this chapter and chapters 147 and 148 which are necessary for the performance of its duties under this chapter. The board may consult with genetic counselors during an investigative or disciplinary proceeding as it deems necessary. 2018 Acts, ch 1052, §10, 12
148H.7 Licensee discipline. 1. In addition to the grounds for revocation or suspension referred to in section 147.55 and in accordance with the disciplinary process established for the board by section 148.6, the board may discipline a person licensed under this chapter who is guilty of any of the following acts or offenses: a. Having […]
