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Licensure For Michigan Genetic Counselors

Licensure For Michigan Genetic Counselors. Cheryl E. Harper, M.S., C.G.C William Beaumont Hospital. Why Licensure?. Why Licensure?. Protect citizens from harm Prevent unqualified individuals from providing services (practice protection)

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Licensure For Michigan Genetic Counselors

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  1. Licensure For Michigan Genetic Counselors • Cheryl E. Harper, M.S., C.G.C • William Beaumont Hospital

  2. Why Licensure?

  3. Why Licensure? • Protect citizens from harm • Prevent unqualified individuals from providing services (practice protection) • Prevent use of title by unqualified individuals (title protection) • Recognition of profession as legitimate Healthcare provider

  4. Why Not?

  5. Why Not? • Cost • Time • Legislative process • Determining law requirements • Establishing licensing board and regulations • Opposition • Governmental • Professional

  6. Process • Gaining legislative support • Writing (and re-writing) the bill • Presenting bill to legislature • Participating in legislative process

  7. Content of Bill • Defines practice • Creates Board of Genetic Counseling to set rules and regulations • Determines minimum requirements • Determines fees

  8. Michigan Board of Genetic Counseling-Licensing Board • 9 appointed members • Sets regulations for licensure • Oversees licensure application process • Grants and renews licenses • Reviews continuing education • Responds to violations

  9. Minimum Requirements • Master’s degree in genetic counseling or doctoral degree in genetics • ABGC/ABMG board certification • Continuing education • Physician supervision

  10. Licensure Status in Michigan • Support of Senator John Schwarz • Bill drafted (revisions in progress) • Next step: (once revisions completed) • Introduction of bill into Senate • Assignment of bill to committee • Committee hearings

  11. Licensure in Other States • California and Utah • In progress: • New Jersey • Virginia • Illinois • Others?

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