Title 24, Professions and Occupations

§ 1799EE. Duty to report conduct that constitutes grounds for discipline or inability to practice. (a) Every person to whom a license to practice has been issued under this subchapter has a duty to report to the Division of Professional Regulation in writing information that the …

§ 1799F. Acupuncture detoxification specialist (ADS); license required. (a) An individual who is not licensed as an acupuncturist under this subchapter shall not practice as an acupuncture detoxification specialist using the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) …

§ 1799FF. Definitions. As used in this subchapter: (1) “Board” means the Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline. (2) “Certified midwife” or “CM” means a practitioner who has received certification by the American Midwifery Certification Board or its equivalent or successor. (3…

§ 1799G. Statement of purpose. The intent of the General Assembly in enacting this subchapter is to establish minimum standards of education, experience and examination for professional genetic counselors so that the public can readily identify those who meet these minimum standa…

§ 1799GG. Subchapter exemptions and limitations. (a) Nothing in this subchapter shall limit, preclude, or otherwise interfere with the professional activities of other individuals and health-care providers who are allowed to practice obstetrics and gynecology, nor shall this subc…

§ 1799H. Definitions. As used in this subchapter: (1) “ABGC” means the American Board of Genetic Counseling or an organization that is recognized as equivalent. (2) “ABMGG” means the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics or an organization that is recognized as equivale…

§ 1799HH. Midwifery Advisory Council. (a) The Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline shall form the Midwifery Advisory Council (Council) which consists of 7 voting members. The members shall consist of: 4 midwives, 2 CMs and 2 CPMs, whenever possible; 1 certified nurse midwife…

§ 1799I. Genetic Counselor Advisory Council. (a) The Genetic Counselor Advisory Council (Council) consists of 5 voting members, and 1 ex officio member. The 5 voting members shall consist of 1 physician member of the Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline and 4 Council members…

§ 1799II. Licensure. (a) To be eligible for licensure by the Board as a certified professional midwife, an applicant shall: (1) Possess a valid CPM credential or another valid credential from an accrediting organization as recommended by the Council and approved by the Board; how…

§ 1799J. Licensure. (a) An applicant who is applying for licensure under this subchapter shall: (1) Provide satisfactory evidence of having certification as a: a. Genetic counselor by the ABGC or ABMGG; or b. Medical geneticist by the ABMGG. (2) Submit an application prescribed b…

§ 1799JJ. Client screening for homebirth delivery services. The provisions of this section shall apply only to a midwife while providing home birth delivery services. For the purposes of obtaining informed consent as governed by this section, the mother that is part of the client…

§ 1799K. Provisional license. (a) The Board may issue a provisional license to practice genetic counseling to a candidate for licensure who has been granted active candidate status by the ABGC, provided the candidate meets the other qualifications for licensure listed in § 1799J …

§ 1799KK. Physician-midwife relationship. (a) No health-care provider or facility shall be vicariously liable for an injury resulting from an act or omission by a midwife unless an employment and/or agency relationship has been established between the midwife and the health-care …

§ 1799L. Reciprocity. An applicant for licensure by reciprocity must possess a current license in a state which has licensing requirements equal to or exceeding the requirements of this subchapter, and there may not be any outstanding or unresolved complaints against the applican…

§ 1799LL. Treatment or examination of minors. (a) A parent, guardian or other caregiver, or an adult staff member, shall be present when a person licensed to practice midwifery under this chapter provides outpatient treatment to a minor client who is disrobed or partially disrobe…

§ 1799M. Continuing education. The Council, with the approval of the Board, is authorized to adopt regulations specifying continuing education requirements which must be met by a licensee before a licensee will be eligible for renewal of their license.77 Del. Laws, c. 317, § 1;

§ 1799MM. Recordkeeping. (a) A person licensed under this chapter who is discontinuing practice in this State or who is leaving this State and who is not transferring client records to another person licensed to practice midwifery or medicine shall notify that person’s clients of…

§ 1799N. Issuance and renewal of licenses; fees. (a) The Division of Professional Regulation shall establish reasonable fees for licensing genetic counselors and for biennial license renewal. (b) The Board shall issue a license to each applicant who meets the requirements of this…

§ 1799NN. Duty to report conduct that constitutes grounds for discipline or inability to practice. (a) Every person to whom a license to practice has been issued under this subchapter has a duty to report to the Division of Professional Regulation in writing information that the …

§ 1799O. Licensure required. (a) No person shall represent oneself or engage in the practice of genetic counseling as a licensed genetic counselor in this State or use the title “genetic counselor”, “licensed genetic counselor”, “L.G.C.”, “gene counselor”, “genetic consultant”, “…

§ 1799P. Grounds for discipline, sanctions, or penalties. (a) The following conditions and actions of an L.G.C. may result in disciplinary action as set forth in subsection (b) of this section if, after a hearing, the Board finds that an applicant or L.G.C: (1) Has employed or kn…

§ 1799Q. Unauthorized practice of genetic counseling. Whoever engages in the practice of genetic counseling or attempts to engage in the practice of genetic counseling contrary to the provisions of this subchapter shall be guilty of a Class G felony and shall be fined not less th…

§ 1799R. Administrative procedures. All procedures under this chapter shall be governed by the Delaware Administrative Procedures Act, Chapter 101 of Title 29.77 Del. Laws, c. 317, § 1;

§ 1799S. Procedure or action not described. This subchapter governs the practice of genetic counseling practitioners. If a procedure or action is not specifically prescribed in the subchapter, but is prescribed in the subchapters relating to the practice of medicine, and the proc…

§ 1799T. Statement of purpose. The intent of the General Assembly in enacting this subchapter is to establish minimum standards of education, experience and examination for professional polysomnographers so that the public can readily identify those who meet these minimum standar…

§ 1799U. Definitions. As used in this subchapter: (1) “AASM” shall mean the American Academy of Sleep Medicine or an organization that is recognized as equivalent. (2) “Board” shall mean the Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline. (3) “BRPT” shall mean the Board of Registered …

§ 1799V. Education. The following qualify as approved educational programs: (1) A polysomnographic educational program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; (2) A respiratory care educational program that is accredited by the C…

§ 1799W. Polysomnography Advisory Council. (a) The Council consists of 5 voting members. The 5 voting members shall consist of 1 physician member certified in the field of sleep medicine and 4 council members who are credentialed registered polysomnographic technologists and have…

§ 1799X. Licensure. (a) On and after July 1, 2014, any person who is engaged in the practice of polysomnography must be licensed as provided in this chapter. It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the practice of polysomnography on or after July 1, 2014, unless such per…

§ 1799Y. Endorsement. An applicant for licensure by endorsement must possess a current license in a state which has licensing requirements substantially similar to or exceeding the requirements of this subchapter, and there may not be any outstanding or unresolved complaints agai…

§ 1799Z. Continuing education. The Council, with the approval of the Board, is authorized to adopt regulations specifying continuing education requirements which must be met by a licensee before a licensee will be eligible for renewal of his or her license.78 Del. Laws, c. 407, §…