(1) An individual who has met all the requirements for licensure except for passing the examination may apply for a provisional license to engage in supervised practice as a genetic counselor.

(2) Applicants may be eligible for a provisional license, if they:

(a) Have met the education requirements of WAC 246-825-060 (1)(a) or (b); and

(b) File documentation of supervised practice as outlined under WAC 246-825-105 with the department; and

(c) Pay fees required under WAC 246-825-990(3).

(3) An applicant for provisional licensure shall not practice as a genetic counselor until his or her application for such licensure has been approved.

(4) A provisional license shall expire on the practitioner's birthday as provided under WAC 246-12-020 or upon the earliest of the following:

(a) A license is granted; or

(b) A notice of decision is mailed.

(5) A provisional license may be renewed a maximum of three times.