49 Pa. Code § 25.906 - Biennial renewal of genetic counselor license

(a) The license of a genetic counselor will expire biennially on October 31 of each even-numbered year in accordance with § 25.271 (relating to requirements for renewal). A genetic counselor may not practice after October 31 of an even-numbered year unless the genetic counselor has completed the biennial renewal process and the Board has issued a renewed license.

(b) As a condition of biennial renewal, a genetic counselor shall:

(1) Submit a completed application, including payment of the biennial renewal fee in § 25.231 (relating to schedule of fees).

(2) Disclose on the application any license to practice as a genetic counselor in another state, territory, possession or country.

(3) Disclose on the application disciplinary action pending before or taken by the appropriate health care licensing authority in any other jurisdiction since the most recent application for biennial renewal, whether or not licensed to practice in that other jurisdiction.

(4) Disclose on the application pending criminal charges and any finding or verdict of guilt, admission of guilt, plea of nolo contendere, probation without verdict, disposition in lieu of trial or accelerated rehabilitative disposition in any criminal matter since the most recent application for biennial renewal.

(5) Verify on the application that the genetic counselor has complied with the continuing education requirements mandated by section 10.3(j) of the act (63 P.S. § 271.10c(j)) during the biennial period immediately preceding the period for which renewal is sought in accordance with § 25.909 (relating to continuing education for genetic counselors).

(6) Verify on the application that, if practicing as a genetic counselor in this Commonwealth, the licensee maintains professional liability insurance coverage in accordance with § 25.910 (relating to professional liability insurance coverage for genetic counselors).

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49 Pa. Code § 25.906