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North Dakota Century Code Title 43. Occupations and Professions § 43-60-02. Practice of genetic counseling--Exemptions

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

1. A person may not engage in the practice of genetic counseling, act or represent to be a genetic counselor, or use such titles as genetic counselor, licensed genetic counselor, gene counselor, genetic associate, or any words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia, such as certified genetic counselor or CGC, indicating or implying that person is a genetic counselor, unless the person is an individual who holds a license or temporary license issued by the board under this chapter and otherwise complies with the provisions of this chapter. An individual who is exempt from the licensure requirements of this chapter may not use a title indicating or implying the individual is a genetic counselor.

2. Genetic testing may be ordered by a licensed genetic counselor or in coordination with a North Dakota licensed health care provider acting within the provider's scope of practice and privileged to do so. Nothing in this chapter authorizes a genetic counselor to practice medicine, including treatment or medical management of a patient. If, in the course of providing genetic counseling to a client, a genetic counselor finds any indication of a disease or condition that requires medical assessment or treatment, the genetic counselor shall refer the client to a provider licensed to practice medicine.

3. The following individuals may engage in the practice of genetic counseling without being licensed under this chapter:

a. A licensed health care professional practicing within the professional's scope of practice;

b. A student or intern from a board-recognized school;

c. An individual trained as a Ph.D. medical geneticist;

d. A consultant from another state who is board-certified by the ABGC or the ABMG, for the limited purpose of consulting with a genetic counselor;

e. An employee of the department of health and human services in the provision of education regarding single gene conditions, including sickle cell, cystic fibrosis, and hemoglobinopathies; and

f. An individual acting within the scope of religious ministerial duties.

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