311.695 Who may be licensed as genetic counselor -- Temporary license

(1) The board may issue a license as a genetic counselor to an applicant who: (a) Submits an application to the board on a form prescribed by the board; (b) Pays a fee determined by the board in an administrative regulation promulgated in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A; and (c) Provides satisfactory evidence of possessing certification as a: (2) (a) Genetic counselor by the ABGC or ABMG; or 1

2. Medical geneticist by the ABMG

The board may issue a temporary license to an applicant who: 1

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Has been granted an active candidate status by the ABGC; and Pays a fee determined by the board in an administrative regulation promulgated in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A

(b) A person issued a temporary license under this subsection: 1

Shall apply for and take the examination for certification within twelve (12) months of the issuance of the temporary license; and 2. May only practice if he or she has entered into a genetic supervision contract and is directly supervised by a licensed genetic counselor or a licensed physician

(c) A temporary license granted by the board shall be valid for one (1) year from the date issued and shall expire upon the earliest of the following: 1

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Issuance of a license pursuant to subsection (1) of this section; Thirty (30) days after the holder fails to pass the complete certification examination; or The expiration date printed on the license

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(3) (a) Whenever, in the opinion of the executive director of the board, based upon verified information contained in the application, an applicant for a license to practice as a genetic counselor is eligible for licensure under this section, the executive director may issue to the applicant, on behalf of the board, a temporary license which shall entitle the holder to practice as a genetic counselor for a maximum of one (1) year from the date of issuance. The temporary license shall not be renewable

(b) The temporary license may be canceled by the executive director, who may cancel it at any time, without a hearing, for reasons deemed sufficient with appropriate consultation with the president, and who shall cancel it immediately upon direction by the board or upon the board's denial of the holder's application for a regular license

(4) The executive director shall present to the board the application for licensure made by the holder of the temporary license. If the board issues a regular license to the holder of a temporary license, the fee paid in connection with the temporary license shall be applied to the regular license fee

If the executive director cancels a temporary license, he or she shall promptly notify, by United States certified mail, the holder of the temporary license at the last known address on file with the board. The temporary license shall be terminated and have no further force or effect three (3) days after the date the (5) notice was sent by certified mail

Effective:June 29, 2017 History: Created 2017 Ky. Acts ch. 107, sec. 4, effective June 29, 2017