Ala. Admin. Code r. 405-X-1-.01

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 405-X-1-.01 - Qualifications For Licensure

(1) An individual shall be qualified for licensure as a genetic counselor and the board may issue a license if that individual:

(a) Is at least 21 years of age;

(b) Has submitted a completed licensure application form to the board;

(c) Has not engaged in conduct or activities which would constitute grounds for discipline under the Alabama Genetic Counselor Act or the rules created pursuant to the Act;

(d) Has successfully completed:

1. A master's degree in genetic counseling from an ACGC or ABMGG accredited training program or an equivalent program approved by the ACGC or the ABMGG; or

2. A doctoral degree and an ABMGG accredited medical genetics training program or an equivalent program approved by the ABMGG;

(e) Has successfully passed the American Board of Genetic Counseling Certification Examination, or its equivalent;

(f) Has paid the fees established by the board;

(g) Has met the requirements for certification set forth by the ABGC or its successor or the ABMGG or its successor, which are hereby incorporated by reference; and

(h) Has met the requirements for licensure established by the board.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 405-X-1-.01

Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIX, Issue No. 03, December 31, 2020, eff. 2/14/2021.

Author: Alabama Board of Genetic Counseling

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-13A-3, et seq.