326-K:1 Definitions. – In this chapter and RSA 328-F: I. " ABGC " means the American Board of Genetic Counseling, its equivalent, or successor. II. " ABMG " means the American Board of Medical Genetics, its equivalent, or successor. III. " Board " means the genetic counselors governing board established in RSA 328-F. IV. […]
326-K:10 Eligibility for Renewal of Licenses. – Licensees are eligible for renewal of their licenses if they: I. Have completed 50 hours of continuing education which meet the requirements established by the board through rulemaking pursuant to RSA 541-A and at least 50 percent of which are directly related to the practice of genetic […]
326-K:2 Exemptions From Licensure. – Except for the requirements under RSA 326-K:8, the requirements for licensure under this chapter shall not apply to: I. Any person licensed by the state to practice in a profession other than that of genetic counseling when acting within the scope of the person’s profession and doing work of […]
326-K:3 Eligibility for Initial Licensure. – In addition to requirements under RSA 328-F, the board shall require the following as a minimum to qualify for licensure. Each applicant shall: I. Comply with the NSGC Code of Ethics. II. Provide satisfactory evidence of having fulfilled the following criteria: (a) Genetic counselor currently certified by ABGC […]
326-K:4 Provisional License. – I. A provisional license may be issued by the board to an applicant who meets all of the requirements for licensure except for the certification component and has been granted active candidate status by ABGC. II. A provisional license shall be valid for the ABGC examination cycle for which active […]
326-K:5 Prohibition on Unlicensed Practice; Professional Identification. – I. No person shall practice or represent himself or herself as a genetic counselor in this state without first applying for and receiving a license or provisional license from the board to practice as a licensed genetic counselor. II. A genetic counselor whose license is suspended […]
326-K:6 Reciprocity. – The board may, in its discretion, grant a license under this chapter to an individual certified or licensed in another state if it determines that the requirements or standards for certification or licensure in that state are equivalent to, or greater than, those established by this chapter. Source. 2013, 271:1, eff. […]
326-K:7 Repealed by 2021, 197:23, I, eff. July 1, 2021. –
326-K:8 Privileged Communications. – In addition to RSA 328-F:28: I. No person shall disclose any information or results related to a genetic evaluation, assessment, laboratory test, diagnostic study, or written documentation of genetic counseling, to any person other than the client without prior written consent. II. Information and results may be made available to […]
326-K:9 Rulemaking. – In addition to rules adopted pursuant to RSA 328-F:11, the board shall adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A relative to: I. Eligibility requirements for provisional licenses. II. [Repealed.] III. The requirements for direction and supervision of those practicing under provisional licenses. IV. The limitations on practice imposed on those practicing under […]
