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Title 47, Title 47. Occupations-Professions

66 chapters · 2,174 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title 472,174 Ch 4731, Chapter 4731 | Physicians; Limited P…144 Ch 4729, Chapter 4729 | Pharmacists; Dangerou…127 Ch 4723, Chapter 4723 | Nurses111 Ch 4715, Chapter 4715 | Dentists; Dental Hygi…99 Ch 4735, Chapter 4735 | Real Estate Brokers74 Ch 4725, Chapter 4725 | Optometrists; Dispens…66 Ch 4765, Chapter 4765 | First Responders, Eme…64 Ch 4713, Chapter 4713 | Cosmetologists62 Ch 4734, Chapter 4734 | Chiropractors61 Ch 4755, Chapter 4755 | Occupational Therapis…59 Ch 4703, Chapter 4703 | Architects58 Ch 4781, Chapter 4781 | Manufactured Homes56 Ch 4730, Chapter 4730 | Physician Assistants55 Ch 4758, Chapter 4758 | Chemical Dependency P…55

29 sections·Filtered byTitle 47✕Ch 4778✕

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4778.01 Definitions
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As used in this chapter: (A) "American board of genetic counseling" means the organization known by that name, its successor organization, or an equivalent organization recognized by the state medical board.(B) "American board of medical genetics" means the organization known by …
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4778.02 License required
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(A)(1) Except as provided in division (B) of this section, no person shall practice as a genetic counselor unless the person holds a current, valid license to practice as a genetic counselor issued under this chapter. (2) No person shall use the title "genetic counselor," or othe…
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4778.03 Application for license
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(A) Except as provided in division (D) of this section, an individual seeking a license to practice as a genetic counselor shall file with the state medical board an application in a manner prescribed by the board. The application shall include all the information the board consi…
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4778.04 Criminal records check
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In addition to any other eligibility requirement set forth in this chapter, each applicant for a license to practice as a genetic counselor shall comply with sections 4776.01 to 4776.04 of the Revised Code. Last updated October 9, 2021 at 5:11 AM

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4778.05 Issuance, expiration, and renewal of license

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If the state medical board determines under section 4778.03 of the Revised Code that an applicant meets the requirements for a license to practice as a genetic counselor, the secretary of the board shall issue the license to the applicant. The license shall be valid for a two-yea…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4778.06 Application for renewal

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(A) An individual seeking to renew a license to practice as a genetic counselor shall, on or before the license's expiration date, apply to the state medical board for renewal. The board shall provide renewal notices to license holders at least one month prior to the expiration d…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4778.07 Suspension

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(A) A license to practice as a genetic counselor issued under section 4778.05 of the Revised Code that is not renewed on or before its expiration date is automatically suspended on its expiration date. Continued practice after suspension shall be considered as practicing in viola…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4778.071 Prerequisites for resumption of practice

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(A) This section applies to all of the following: (1) An applicant seeking restoration of a license issued under this chapter that has been in a suspended or inactive state for any cause for more than two years; (2) An applicant seeking issuance of a license pursuant to this chap…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4778.072 Retired status

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(A) An individual who holds a current, valid license issued under this chapter to practice as a genetic counselor and who retires voluntarily from practice may request that the state medical board place the individual's license on retired status. (B) An individual seeking to have…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4778.08 Supervised practice license

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(A) Except as provided in division (C) of this section, the state medical board may issue to an applicant under section 4778.03 of the Revised Code a license to practice as a genetic counselor, designated as a supervised practice license, if both of the following apply: (1) The a…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4778.09 Special activity license

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(A) The state medical board may issue a license to practice as a genetic counselor, designated as a special activity license, to an individual from another state seeking to practice in this state genetic counseling associated with a rare disease. (B) An applicant for a special ac…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4778.10 Duplicate license

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On application by the holder of a license to practice as a genetic counselor, the state medical board shall issue a duplicate license to replace one that is missing or damaged, to reflect a name change, or for any other reasonable cause. The fee for a duplicate license is thirty-…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4778.11 Authorized activities for licensees

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(A) An individual who holds a valid license to practice as a genetic counselor may engage in all of the following activities: (1) Obtain and evaluate the medical histories of a patient and the patient's family members to determine the risk for genetic or medical conditions and di…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4778.12 Adoption of rules

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The state medical board shall adopt rules in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code to implement and administer this chapter. The rules shall include the following: (A) Any standards and procedures not addressed in this chapter that the board considers necessary for iss…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4778.14 Revocation or denial of license

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(A) The state medical board, by an affirmative vote of not fewer than six members, may refuse to grant a license to practice as a genetic counselor to, or may revoke the license held by, an individual found by the board to have committed fraud, misrepresentation, or deception in …

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4778.141 Violation by genetic counselors; civil penalties

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(A)(1) If a genetic counselor violates any section of this chapter other than section 4778.06 of the Revised Code or violates any rule adopted under this chapter, the state medical board may, pursuant to an adjudication under Chapter 119. of the Revised Code and an affirmative vo…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4778.15 Notice of default under child support orders

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On receipt of a notice pursuant to section 3123.43 of the Revised Code, the state medical board shall comply with sections 3123.41 to 3123.50 of the Revised Code and any applicable rules adopted under section 3123.63 of the Revised Code with respect to a license issued under this…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4778.16 Mentally incompetent licensees

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If the state medical board has reason to believe that any person who has been granted a license to practice as a genetic counselor under this chapter is mentally ill or mentally incompetent, it may file in the probate court of the county in which the person has a legal residence …

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4778.17 Reporting impairment; liability

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A genetic counselor, professional association or society of genetic counselors, physician, or professional association or society of physicians that believes a violation of division (B)(5) or (6) of section 4778.14 of the Revised Code has occurred shall report the information upo…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4778.171 Reporting of criminal conduct or sexual misconduct

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(A) As used in this section, "criminal conduct" and "sexual misconduct" have the same meanings as in section 4731.224 of the Revised Code. (B)(1) Within thirty days after commencing an investigation regarding criminal conduct or sexual misconduct against any individual holding a …

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4778.18 Investigations by state medical board

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(A) The state medical board shall investigate evidence that appears to show that any individual has violated this chapter or the rules adopted under it. Any person may report to the board in a signed writing any information the person has that appears to show a violation of this …

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4778.19 Notice of criminal prosecution

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(A) As used in this section, "prosecutor" has the same meaning as in section 2935.01 of the Revised Code. (B) Whenever any individual holding a valid license to practice as a genetic counselor pleads guilty to, is subject to a judicial finding of guilt of, or is subject to a judi…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4778.20 Enforcement

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The secretary of the state medical board shall enforce the laws relating to the practice of genetic counselors. If the secretary has knowledge or notice of a violation of this chapter or the rules adopted under it, the secretary shall investigate the matter, and, upon probable ca…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4778.21 Practice without a license

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The attorney general, the prosecuting attorney of any county in which the offense was committed or the offender resides, the state medical board, or any other person having knowledge of a person engaged either directly or by complicity in practicing as a genetic counselor without…

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4778.22 Disposition of funds

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All fees, penalties, and other funds received by the state medical board under this chapter shall be deposited in accordance with section 4731.24 of the Revised Code.

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4778.24 Liability of board members, employees and agents

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In the absence of fraud or bad faith, the state medical board, a current or former board member, an agent of the board, a person formally requested by the board to be the board's representative, or an employee of the board shall not be held liable in damages to any person as the …

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4778.25 Compliance with law regarding sanctions for human trafficking

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The state medical board shall comply with section 4776.20 of the Revised Code.

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4778.30 Telehealth services

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A genetic counselor may provide telehealth services in accordance with section 4743.09 of the Revised Code. Last updated January 27, 2022 at 3:38 PM

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4778.99 Penalties

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Whoever violates section 4778.02 of the Revised Code is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree on a first offense and felony of the fifth degree on each subsequent offense. Whoever violates division (B)(1) or (2) of section 4778.171 of the Revised Code is guilty of a misdeme…