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§ 6301.9. Restricted Use of Genetic Counselor Title.

17 CA ADC § 6301.9Barclays Official California Code of Regulations

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Title 17. Public Health
Division 1. State Department of Health Services (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 4. Preventive Medical Service (Refs & Annos)
Subchapter 9. Testing for Heritable Disorders
Group 1. Licensing of Genetic Counselors
Article 2. Genetic Counselor License Requirements
17 CCR § 6301.9
§ 6301.9. Restricted Use of Genetic Counselor Title.
Any person who does not have a valid genetic counselor license or valid temporary genetic counselor license may not use the title “genetic counselor,” “licensed genetic counselor,” “licensed certified genetic counselor,” “certified genetic counselor,” “gene counselor,” “genetic associate,” or “genetic consultant,” or in any other way hold himself or herself out to be a licensed genetic counselor, by indicating or implying that he or she has either met the qualifications for, or has been issued, a license or temporary license pursuant to this Subchapter. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the service or activities of a student or intern enrolled in a genetic counselor training program accredited by the ABGC or an ABGC-approved/equivalent organization, if practice constitutes a part of a supervised course of study and such student is designated by a title clearly indicating such student's status as a student or intern.

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Note: Authority cited: Sections 124977, 124980, 124981, 124982, 131052 and 131200, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 124980, 124981, 124982 and 124996, Health and Safety Code.
History
1. New section filed 2-11-2013 as an emergency; operative 2-11-2013 pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 124977(d). Submitted to OAL by agency for filing and printing only pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 124977 (Register 2013, No. 7). Pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 124977(d)(2), this regulation shall remain in effect until revised or repealed by the department.
2. Statement of Compliance pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 124977(d)(1) as to 2-11-2013 order, including amendments, filed 10-31-2013. Exempt from OAL review pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 124977(d)(2). Submitted to OAL for filing and printing pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2013, No. 44).
This database is current through 5/10/24 Register 2024, No. 19.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 17, § 6301.9, 17 CA ADC § 6301.9
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