TSGC MEMBERS

& PUBLIC PAGES

 

LINKS

 

PROFESSIONAL WEBSITES

 

The National Society of Genetic Counselors www.nsgc.org

The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) is dedicated to promoting professional interests of genetic counselors and provides a network for professional communications.

 

NSGC Members Only – Licensure for Genetic Counselors www.nsgc.org/members_only/licensure

 

The American Board of Genetic Counseling www.abgc.net

The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) serves as the official credentialing organization for the genetic counseling profession in the United States and Canada.

 

The American College of Medical Genetics www.acmg.net

The ACMG provides education, resources and a voice for the medical genetics profession. 

 

STATE OF TEXAS WEBSITES

 

Texas Legislature On-Line www.capitol.state.tx.us

 

Texas Department of Health

Genetics Services www.dshs.state.tx.us/genetics

Professional Licensing & Certification Division www.dshs.state.tx.us/plc

 

LICENSING LEGISLATION IN OTHER STATES

 

Genetic Counselor Licensing Available

Utah

HB59 passed in 2001, Rules developed in 2001, license required as of April 2002

http://dopl.utah.gov/licensing/genetic_counseling.html

 

Genetic Counseling Licensure Bills Passed

Massachusetts

Licensure Act passed in 2006; currently in progress of establishing their licensing board

 

Tennessee

Passed and signed by governor. Rules and Regulation hearing scheduled 9-19-2007

http://www.legislature.state.tn.us/bills/currentga/Chapter/PC0366.pdf

 

New Jersey

Bill passed Assembly in Spring 2007; introduced into the State Senate in Summer 2007.

 

Illinois

Successfully passed, Rules have been approved. Act states gc must have a license by 12/18/07, but we expect that licensure will be available well before that date.

http://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/068/06801251sections.html

 

California

SB 1364 passed Sept 2000, Regulations under review at Office of Regulations