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Committee approves licensure rules for genetic counselors following extended discussion
Summary
The committee approved regulations establishing licensure standards for genetic counselors under Act 187 of 2024 after board members and a practicing counselor described the profession and answered members' questions.
The House Regulations and Administrative Procedures, Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Committee approved regulations to implement licensure for genetic counselors as required by Act 187 of 2024.
The rules, advanced by the committee on a roll‑call vote, set minimum qualifications and continuing‑education and supervision standards for the newly regulated profession. Amy Dobson, a genetic counselor with the Greenwood Genetic Center who serves on the board, described genetic counselors as “highly trained, medical professionals who work with families to…
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