2007 House Bill 2015 (Licensing genetic counselors.)

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• Introduced by Rep. Shay Schual-Berke, (D-Normandy Park) on February 5, 2007, to require genetic counselors to obtain a license from the state. The bill defines the criteria from which an applicant would need to meet in order to obtain the license. The bill also prohibits a person not licensed to represent themselves as a "genetic counselor," "licensed genetic counselor," "gene counselor," "genetic consultant," "genetic associate," or other letters, words, signs, numbers, or insignia indicating or implying that he or she is a genetic counselor.
  • Referred to the House Health Care and Wellness Committee on February 5, 2007.
    • Substitute offered to the House Health Care and Wellness Committee on February 15, 2007, to specify that collaborative agreements may only be with physicians who are board-certified in medical genetics or a speciality relevant to the practice of a genetic counselor. The exemption for individuals licensed in another state with infrequent contact in Washington is removed. The number of times that an individual may retake the examination is reduced from three to two.
  • Referred to the House Appropriations Committee on February 19, 2007.
  • Referred to the House Rules Committee on March 5, 2007.

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Introduced by Rep. Shay Schual-Berke, (D-Normandy Park) on February 5, 2007. New Comment