New Jersey § 45:9-37
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 45:9-37, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45:9-37.
a. The board, in consultation with the committee, shall require at a minimum the following
to qualify an applicant for licensure as a genetic counselor: (1) be at least 21 years of age; (2) be of good moral character; (3) possession of a master's degree or higher degree in genetic counseling, or its
equivalent as approved by the board in consultation with the committee by regulation,
from an accredited institution of higher education; and (4) the satisfaction of experience proficiencies required by the committee, which
shall be at least equivalent to the standards of the American Board of Genetic Counseling,
or its successor. b. Each applicant shall submit an application for licensure, with an application fee,
as prescribed by regulation. c. Each applicant shall submit any additional information with the application for
licensure, and include appropriate proofs, as required by regulation. d. Each applicant shall have successfully completed an examination for licensure,
the time, place, and contents of which shall be determined by the board, in consultation
with the committee, by regulation. The board may prepare and administer the examination or provide for its preparation
and administration through an approved organization. e. If the applicant is licensed under the laws of another state, territory or jurisdiction
of the United States which, in the opinion of the board, in consultation with the
committee, imposes substantially the same licensing requirements as this act, the
board may issue the applicant a license in accordance with the provisions of this
act.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 45:9-37
What does New Jersey Statutes § 45:9-37 cover?
Section 45:9-37 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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