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2017 SESSION
SB 880 Genetic counselors; licensing; grandfather clause.
Introduced by: Janet D. Howell | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:
Genetic counselors; licensing; grandfather clause. Extends the deadline from July 1, 2016, to December 31, 2018, or to within 90 days of the effective date of the relevant regulations promulgated by the Board, whichever is later, by which individuals who have at least 20 years of documented work experience practicing genetic counseling and meet other certain requirements may receive a waiver from the Board of Medicine of the requirements of a master's degree and American Board of Genetic Counseling or American Board of Medical Genetics certification for licensure as a genetic counselor.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Genetic counselors; licensing; grandfather clause. Extends the deadline from July 1, 2016, to December 31, 2017, by which individuals who have at least 20 years of documented work experience practicing genetic counseling and meet other certain requirements may receive a waiver from the Board of Medicine of the requirements of a master's degree and American Board of Genetic Counseling or American Board of Medical Genetics certification for licensure as a genetic counselor.