"Active candidate status" means a person has met the requirements established by the American Board of Genetic Counseling to take the American Board of Genetic Counseling certification examination in general genetics and genetic counseling and has been granted this designation by the American Board of Genetic Counseling.
"American Board of Genetic Counseling" or "ABGC" means the United States-based commission, or its equivalent or successor organization, that validates entry-level competency in the practice of genetic counseling through professional certification.
"American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics" or "ABMGG" means the United States-based commission, or its equivalent or successor organization, that validates entry-level competency in the practice of genetic counseling through professional certification.
"Board" means the board of medicine.
"Committee" means the licensure committee of the board.
"Genetic counseling" means the provision of services by a person who qualifies for a license under Iowa Code chapter 148H.
"Genetic counseling intern" means a student enrolled in a genetic counseling program accredited by the accreditation council for genetic counseling or the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics.
"Genetic counselor" means a person who is licensed under Iowa Code chapter 148H to engage in the practice of genetic counseling.
"Qualified supervisor" means any person who is a genetic counselor licensed under Iowa Code chapter 148H, a physician licensed under Iowa Code chapter 148, or an advanced registered nurse practitioner licensed under Iowa Code chapter 152.
"Supervision" means supervision by a qualified supervisor who has the overall responsibility of assessing the work of a provisional licensee, provided that an annual supervision contract signed by the qualified supervisor and the provisional licensee is on file with both parties. "Supervision" does not require the qualified supervisor's presence during the performance of services.
