Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 360-39-.02 - Qualifications for Licensure

(1) Applications for licensure as a genetic counselor must submit an application on a form approved by the Board, submit an application fee, and submit an affidavit that the applicant is a United States citizen, a legal permanent resident of the United States, or that he/she is a qualified alien or non-immigrant under the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act. If the applicant is not a U.S. citizen, he/she must submit documentation that will determine his/her qualified alien status. The Board participates in the DHS-USCIS SAVE (Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements or "SAVE") program for the purpose of verifying citizenship and immigration status information of non-citizens. If the applicant is a qualified alien or non-immigrant under the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act, he/she must provide the alien number issued by the Department of Homeland Security or other federal immigration agency.

(2) An applicant for licensure as a genetic counselor must be at least 21 years of age.

(3) Has not engaged in conduct or activities which would constitute grounds for discipline under this article;

(4) Has successfully completed:

(A) A master's degree in genetic counseling from an ACGC, ABGC, or ABMG accredited training program or an equivalent program approved by the ACGC, ABGC, or ABMG.

(B) A doctoral degree and successful completion of an ABMG/ACGME accredited medical genetics training program or an equivalent program approved by the ABMG/ACGME; these individuals would also be required to pass the ABGC examination.

(5) Has successfully completed the ABGC or ABMG certification examination or the examination provided by a successor entity to the ABGC or ABMG;

(6) Has met the requirements for certification set forth by the ABGC or the ABMG, if required by the board pursuant to rule; and

(7) Has met any other requirements established by rule.

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 360-39-.02

O.C.G.A. § 43-34-312.

Original Rule entitled "Qualifications for Licensure" adopted. F. Dec. 9, 2020; eff. Dec. 29, 2020.