N.J. Admin. Code § 13:35-14.5

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

Section 13:35-14.5 - Out-of-State genetic counselor

(a) An individual who is not a licensed genetic counselor may provide genetic counseling to clients physically present in New Jersey if the individual is either licensed in another state as a genetic counselor or is certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling or the American Board of Medical Genetics, if the individual is from a state that does not license genetic counselors.

(b) An unlicensed individual providing genetic counseling pursuant to this section shall not interact with more than six clients in New Jersey in one calendar year.

(c) The requirements of this section shall not apply to an unlicensed genetic counselor who is:

1. Providing consultation to licensed genetic counselors or other health care professionals;

2. Providing genetic counseling as part of a medical study that is performed under the jurisdiction of an institutional review board; or

3. Presenting educational information to professional peers or to a not-for-profit client advocacy organization.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:35-14.5