Section 216-RICR-40-05-36.5 - Provisional Licenses36.5.1Application for License, Fees, and RequirementsA. A person who meets the qualifications for licensure in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-92-7 may practice as a provisionally licensed genetic counselor upon filing an application on forms approved by the Department that shall be completed, including the genetic counselor's signature, and submitted to the Department.B. Such application shall be accompanied by the non-refundable, non-returnable fee as set forth in R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-92-7 and in Part 10-05-2 of this Title, Fee Structure for Licensing, Laboratory and Administrative Services Provided by the Department of Health.C. The license shall be valid under the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-92-7. D. The license may be extended under the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-92-7. A request for an extension of a provisional license shall be accompanied by a fee as set forth in Part 10-05-2 of this Title, Fee Structure for Licensing, Laboratory and Administrative Services Provided by the Department of Health.E. Provisional license holders must be under the general supervision of a licensed genetic counselor or licensed physician at all times during which the provisionally licensed genetic counselor performs clinical genetic counseling as set forth in R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-92-7(c). F. The immediate physical presence of the supervising licensed genetic counselor or physician providing supervision and direction referred to in this section is not required, but the manner, frequency and duration, subject matter, and supervisor's impressions shall be recorded contemporaneously. These records shall be maintained by the supervisor and made available to the Department upon request.216 R.I. Code R. § 216-RICR-40-05-36.5
Adopted effective 10/1/2023
Amended effective 11/28/2023