Rhode Island General Laws Title 5. Businesses and Professions § 5-92-6. Genetic counselors--License applications--Fee--Educational and professional requirements

(i) Successfully completed a genetic counseling education program approved by the department; provided, however, that the program shall meet the educational standards established by the ACGC or its successor; and provided, further, that the genetic counselor remains certified in accordance with the ABGC or ABMG, or their successors; or

(ii) Earned a master's degree from a genetic counseling training program that is accredited by the ACGC or an equivalent as determined by the ACGC, or a doctoral degree from a medical genetics training program that is accredited by the ABMG or an equivalent as determined by the ABMG.

(i) A genetic counselor by the American Board of Genetic Counseling or the American Board of Medical Genetics, or successor or equivalent; or

(ii) A medical geneticist by the American Board of Medical Genetics, or successor or equivalent.

(i) Acquisition of eight (8) years of experience in the practice of genetic counseling;

(ii) Award, from an accredited institution of higher education, of a master's or doctoral degree in genetics or a related field; and

(iii) Attendance at a continuing education program approved by the National Society of Genetic Counselors within the five-year (5) period prior to the date of application.