Section 216-RICR-40-05-36.4 - Requirements for LicensureA. An applicant for an original license in connection with licensure as a licensed genetic counselor shall meet the requirements set forth in R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-92-6.B. Each applicant shall present satisfactory evidence when seeking license renewal that, in the period since the license was issued or last renewed, the applicant has completed fifty (50) hours of NSGC or ABMG continuing education units and/or other means as approved by NSGC for re-certification by NSGC or ABMG. These documents shall be retained by each licensee for no less than three (3) years and are subject to random audit by the Department.C. The Department shall consider applications for exceptions for licensees from the continuing education requirements, including the granting of an extension of time in which to complete these requirements, upon a finding of good cause shown. The licensee shall submit a written request for exception.216 R.I. Code R. § 216-RICR-40-05-36.4
Adopted effective 10/1/2023
Amended effective 11/28/2023