Regulation .09 Supervised Genetic Counselors.
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A.
Term and Expiration.
(1)
A supervised genetic counselor license shall expire on the earliest of:
(a)
The issuance of a genetic counselor license to the supervised genetic counselor;
(b)
On notice of the second failure of the supervised genetic counselor to pass the certification examination; or
(c)
1 year after the date of issuance.
(2)
A supervised genetic counselor license may not be renewed or extended beyond the 1-year expiration date.
(3)
A supervised genetic counselor who has not passed the certification examination within two examination cycles may not continue practicing under the supervised genetic counselor license.
B.
Supervision.
(1)
A supervised genetic counselor may practice only under the supervision of a qualified supervisor.
(2)
The supervised genetic counselor and the qualified supervisor shall enter into a written supervision contract that:
(a)
Specifies the manner of supervision;
(b)
Specifies any alternative qualified supervisors, as appropriate;
(c)
Is signed by the supervised genetic counselor and the qualified supervisor; and
(d)
Is maintained by both the supervised genetic counselor and the qualified supervisor and made available upon request to the Board.
(3)
Delegation of duties by a qualified supervisor beyond the scope of practice or failure to appropriately supervise a supervised genetic counselor may be considered unprofessional conduct in the practice of the qualified supervisor’s profession.