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CT SB00370
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/6/2012
Primary Sponsor
Public Health Committee
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AI Summary
- Allows assistant genetic counselors to provide genetic counseling services under the direct supervision of a supervising genetic counselor licensed as a physician and certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling
- Requires assistant genetic counselors to maintain current American Board of Genetic Counseling certification and professional liability insurance of at least $500,000 per person and $1,500,000 aggregate
- Mandates supervising genetic counselors assume full responsibility for all services provided by assistant genetic counselors and establish written protocols for delegated services
- Defines direct supervision as the supervising genetic counselor being present in the office and immediately available, with continuous communication and regular chart review
- Exempts genetic counseling education program students whose activities are incidental to their course of study, and establishes penalties up to $1,000 fine or one year imprisonment for violations
- Effective October 1, 2012
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Services Provided By Genetic Counselors.
Last Action
Public Hearing 03/16
3/12/2012
Committee Referrals
Public Health3/6/2012
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