Title 34

(a) The State Board of Genetic Counseling is created to implement and administer this chapter. (b) The membership of the board shall consist of all of the following: (1) One individual appointed by the Department of Genetics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. (2) Four in…

(a) The board may issue a license to practice genetic counseling to any individual who satisfies all of the following qualifications: (1) Is at least 21 years of age. (2) Has applied in writing to the board in a form and substance that is satisfactory to the board. (3) Has not en…

(a) A license issued by the board pursuant to this chapter shall be valid for no more than two years, unless otherwise specified by this chapter or board rule, and shall be renewable on a renewal date established by board rule. (b) An individual who holds an expired license, or a…

(a) After the board establishes the genetic counseling licensing program as provided in this chapter, an individual who does not hold a valid license issued by the board may not do any of the following: (1) Engage in the practice of genetic counseling in this state. (2) Hold hims…

The board may do all of the following: (1) Determine the qualifications and fitness of applicants for licensure and renewal of licensure. (2) Consistent with the laws of this state, adopt and revise rules as necessary to conduct its business, carry out its duties, and administer …

This chapter does not apply to any of the following: (1) Any individual licensed by the state to practice in a profession other than that of a genetic counselor, when acting within the scope of his or her profession and doing work of a nature consistent with his or her training. …

Nothing in this chapter may be construed as authorizing a genetic counselor to practice medicine. (Act 2019-224, §9.)