Establishes provisional licenses for genetic counselors in Massachusetts.
The bill amends Massachusetts law to allow candidates with active status from the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) or American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG) to apply for provisional licenses as genetic counselors. These licenses are valid for two years and require completion of an approved genetic counseling education program. Provisional licenses can be renewed and require supervision by a licensed genetic counselor. The bill also outlines the practice of genetic counseling and prohibits unauthorized use of the title "genetic counselor.
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