147F.01 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Applicability. For purposes of this chapter, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them. Subd. 2. ABGC. “ABGC” means the American Board of Genetic Counseling, a national agency for certification and recertification of genetic counselors, or its successor organization or equivalent. Subd. 3. ABMG. “ABMG” means the American […]
147F.03 SCOPE OF PRACTICE. The practice of genetic counseling by a licensed genetic counselor includes the following services: (1) obtaining and interpreting individual and family medical and developmental histories; (2) determining the mode of inheritance and the risk of transmitting genetic conditions and birth defects; (3) discussing the inheritance, features, natural history, means of diagnosis, […]
147F.05 UNLICENSED PRACTICE PROHIBITED; PROTECTED TITLES AND RESTRICTIONS ON USE. Subdivision 1. Protected titles. No individual may use the title “genetic counselor,” “licensed genetic counselor,” “gene counselor,” “genetic consultant,” “genetic assistant,” “genetic associate,” or any words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that the individual is eligible for licensure by the state as a […]
147F.07 LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS. Subdivision 1. General requirements for licensure. To be eligible for licensure, an applicant, with the exception of those seeking licensure by reciprocity under subdivision 2, must submit to the board: (1) a completed application on forms provided by the board along with all fees required under section 147F.17. The applicant must include: […]
147F.09 BOARD ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSURE. (a) The board shall act on each application for licensure according to paragraphs (b) to (d). (b) The board shall determine if the applicant meets the requirements for licensure under section 147F.07. The board may investigate information provided by an applicant to determine whether the information is accurate […]
147F.11 CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS. (a) A licensed genetic counselor must complete a minimum of 25 hours of NSGC- or ABMG-approved continuing education units every two years. If a licensee’s renewal term is prorated to be more or less than one year, the required number of continuing education units is prorated proportionately. (b) The board may […]
147F.13 DISCIPLINE; REPORTING. For purposes of this chapter, licensed genetic counselors and applicants are subject to sections 147.091 to 147.162. History: 2016 c 189 art 21 s 7
147F.15 LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ADVISORY COUNCIL. Subdivision 1. Membership. The board shall appoint a five-member Licensed Genetic Counselor Advisory Council. One member must be a licensed physician with experience in genetics, three members must be licensed genetic counselors, and one member must be a public member. Subd. 2. Organization. The advisory council shall be organized […]
147F.17 FEES. Subdivision 1. Fees. (a) Fees are as follows: (1) license application fee, $200; (2) initial licensure and annual renewal, $150; (3) late fee, $75; (4) genetic counselor certification fee, $25; (5) temporary license fee, $60; (6) duplicate license fee, $20; (7) certification letter fee, $25; (8) education or training program approval fee, $100; […]
147F.19 LICENSE RENEWAL CYCLE CONVERSION. Subdivision 1. Generally. The license renewal cycle for genetic counselor licensees is converted to an annual cycle where renewal is due on the last day of the licensee’s month of birth. Conversion pursuant to this section begins January 1, 2020. This section governs license renewal procedures for licensees who were […]
