RCW 18.290.010 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) “Advisory committee” means the advisory committee on genetic counseling established in *section 5 of this act. (2) “Collaborative agreement” means a written document that memorializes a relationship between a genetic counselor and a physician licensed under […]
RCW 18.290.020 Secretary—Authority. In addition to any other authority, the secretary has the authority to: (1) Adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW necessary to implement this chapter; (2) Establish all licensing, examination, and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.110 and 43.70.250; (3) Establish forms and procedures necessary to administer this chapter; (4) Issue licenses […]
RCW 18.290.030 Construction. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit or restrict: (1) An individual who holds a credential issued by this state, other than as a genetic counselor, to engage in the practice of that occupation or profession without obtaining an additional credential from the state. The individual may not use the […]
RCW 18.290.040 Licensing requirements. The secretary shall issue a license to any applicant who demonstrates to the satisfaction of the secretary that the applicant meets the following requirements: (1) Graduation from a master’s or doctorate program in genetic counseling or medical genetics approved by the secretary; (2) Successful completion of any clinical experience requirements established […]
RCW 18.290.050 Examinations. (1) The date and location of examinations must be established by the secretary. Applicants who have been found by the secretary to meet the other requirements for obtaining a license must be scheduled for the next examination following the filing of the application. The secretary shall establish by rule the examination application […]
RCW 18.290.060 Applications for licensing. Applications for licensing must be submitted on forms provided by the secretary. The secretary may require any information and documentation that reasonably relates to the need to determine whether the applicant meets the criteria for licensing provided for in this chapter and chapter 18.130 RCW. Each applicant shall pay a […]
RCW 18.290.070 License renewals. The secretary shall establish by rule the requirements and fees for renewal of a license. Failure to renew the license invalidates the license and all privileges granted by the license. If a license has lapsed for a period longer than three years, the person shall demonstrate competence to the satisfaction of […]
RCW 18.290.080 Provisional licenses. The secretary may grant a provisional license to a person who has met all of the requirements for obtaining a license except for the successful completion of an examination. A provisional license must be renewed annually. The secretary may grant a provisional license to a person up to four times. A […]
RCW 18.290.090 Reciprocity. An applicant holding a license in another state may be licensed to practice in this state without examination if the secretary determines that the licensing standards of the other state are substantially equivalent to the licensing standards of this state. [ 2009 c 302 § 10.]
RCW 18.290.100 Prohibited practices. (1) Except as provided in RCW 18.290.030, no person shall engage in the practice of genetic counseling unless he or she is licensed, or provisionally licensed, under this chapter. (2) A person not licensed with the secretary to practice genetic counseling may not represent himself or herself as a “licensed genetic […]
RCW 18.290.110 Application of uniform disciplinary act. The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of a license, and the discipline of persons licensed under this chapter. The secretary shall be the disciplining authority under this chapter. [ 2009 c 302 § 12.]
RCW 18.290.120 Down syndrome—Parent information. A genetic counselor who provides a parent with a positive prenatal or postnatal diagnosis of Down syndrome shall provide the parent with the information prepared by the department under RCW 43.70.738 at the time the genetic counselor provides the parent with the Down syndrome diagnosis. [ 2016 c 70 § […]
RCW 18.290.900 Effective date—2009 c 302. This act takes effect August 1, 2010. [ 2009 c 302 § 15.]
RCW 18.290.901 Implementation—2009 c 302. The secretary of health may adopt such rules as authorized under RCW 18.290.020 to ensure that chapter 302, Laws of 2009 is implemented on its effective date. [ 2009 c 302 § 16.]
