N.J. Admin. Code § 13:35-14.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 13:35-14.1 - Purpose and scope

(a) The purpose of this subchapter is to implement the provisions of P.L. 2009, c. 41 (N.J.S.A. 45:9-37.111 et seq.), which created the Genetic Counseling Advisory Committee under the Board of Medical Examiners.

(b) This subchapter shall apply to all applicants who seek licensure by the Committee as a genetic counselor and to all persons who are licensed by the Committee as genetic counselors in this State.

(c) This subchapter does not apply to any person who is:

1. Licensed by the State to practice medicine and surgery, so long as the person does not hold him- or herself out to the public as a licensed genetic counselor;

2. Licensed by the State as a registered professional nurse, when acting within the scope of the person's profession and performing work of a nature consistent with the person's training, so long as the person does not hold him- or herself out to the public as a genetic counselor;

3. A student enrolled in an educational program accredited by the American Board of Genetic Counseling or its successor, so long as the student is practicing as part of a supervised course of study and is clearly designated by the title "genetic counseling intern" or a title of similar import;

4. A graduate from an educational program accredited by the American Board of Genetic Counseling, the American Board of Medical Genetics, or their successors, who meets the requirements of N.J.A.C. 13:35-14.4; or

5. A genetic counselor from another state providing genetic counseling services in New Jersey pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:35-14.5.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:35-14.1