(1) An applicant for licensure as a genetic counselor who is currently licensed under the laws of another state shall file an application with the department and submit:

(a) Documentation verifying that the applicant meets the education requirements under WAC 246-825-060;

(b) Documentation that the applicant holds an unrestricted active license to practice as a genetic counselor in another state;

(c) Proof of passing the ABGC certification examination or the ABMG general genetics and genetic counseling specialty examinations or the ABMG clinical genetics specialty or subspecialty certification examinations;

(d) Any other written declarations or documentation, as required by the secretary; and

(e) Fees required under WAC 246-825-990(2).

(2) The secretary may examine an endorsement application to determine whether the licensing standards of the other state are substantially equivalent to the licensing standards in Washington state.

(3) An endorsement applicant may also apply for a temporary practice permit as established under WAC 246-12-050.

A genetic counselor license may be issued by endorsement if the applicant meets the requirements in either subsection (1) or (2) of this section. An endorsement applicant may also apply for a temporary practice permit as established under WAC 246-12-050.

(1) An applicant may obtain licensure by endorsement if the applicant is currently licensed in a state or jurisdiction with substantially equivalent standards and has been licensed for at least the immediately preceding two years and meets all other requirements of RCW 18.130.077. The applicant shall submit to the department:

(a) An application on forms provided by the department;

(b) Proof of licensure history that demonstrates compliance with RCW 18.130.077; and

(2) An applicant may obtain licensure by endorsement if the applicant holds the national certification with the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) or the American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG) and meets all other requirements of RCW 18.130.077(3). The applicant shall submit to the department:

(a) An application on forms provided by the department;

(b) Proof of national certification;

(d) The appropriate licensing fees required under WAC 246-825-990(2).

(3) If an applicant does not meet the requirements described in subsection (1) or (2) of this section, the applicant shall apply for initial licensure as established under WAC 246-825-060.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.290.020 and 2023 c 425. WSR 24-23-061, s 246-825-080, filed 11/17/24, effective 4/1/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.19.050, 18.29.130, 18.29.210, 18.34.120, 18.46.060, 18.55.095, 18.84.040, 18.88B.060, 18.89.050, 18.130.050, 18.138.070, 18.155.040, 18.200.050, 18.205.060, 18.215.040, 18.230.040, 18.240.050, 18.250.020, 18.290.020, 18.360.030, 18.360.070, 70.41.030, 70.230.020, 71.12.670, and 18.108.085. WSR 21-02-002, § 246-825-080, filed 12/23/20, effective 1/23/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.290.020. WSR 10-22-090, § 246-825-080, filed 11/1/10, effective 11/1/10.]

PDFWAC 246-825-080

Licensure by endorsement.

PDFWAC 246-825-080

Licensure by endorsement.