N.J. Admin. Code § 13:35-14.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:35-14.1 - Purpose and scope

(a) The purpose of this subchapter is to implement the provisions of P.L. 2009, c. 41 (N.J.S.A. 45:9-37.1 11 et seq.), which created the Genetic Counseling Advisory Committee under the Board of Medical Examiners.

(b) This subchapter shall apply to all applicants who seek licensure by the Committee as a genetic counselor and to all persons who are licensed by the Committee as genetic counselors in this State.

(c) This subchapter does not apply to any person who is:

1. Licensed by the State to practice medicine and surgery, so long as the person does not hold him- or herself out to the public as a licensed genetic counselor;

2. Licensed by the State as a registered professional nurse, when acting within the scope of the person's profession and performing work of a nature consistent with the person's training, so long as the person does not hold him- or herself out to the public as a genetic counselor;

3. A student enrolled in an educational program accredited by the American Board of Genetic Counseling or its successor, so long as the student is practicing as part of a supervised course of study and is clearly designated by the title "genetic counseling intern" or a title of similar import;

4. A graduate from an educational program accredited by the American Board of Genetic Counseling, the American Board of Medical Genetics, or their successors, who meets the requirements of 13:35-14.4; or

5. A genetic counselor from another state providing genetic counseling services in New Jersey pursuant to 13:35-14.5.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:35-14.1