(1) The Health Licensing Office shall adopt rules to establish:

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(a) A process for issuing licenses to practice genetic counseling;

(b) A process for renewing licenses to practice genetic counseling;

(c) Fees for issuing and renewing licenses to practice genetic counseling;

(d) Qualifications for applicants for initial licensure and licensure renewal; and

(e) Guidelines by which a licensed genetic counselor shall provide to a patient, or a patient’s family, when and in the manner consistent with the practice of patient- and family-centered care, contact information for support programs and services related to the patient’s genetic or medical condition or disease, including information for hotlines, resource centers, local and national organizations and other educational programs.

(2) The office may adopt:

(a) Rules to approve certification issued by a national certification organization for genetic counselors; and

(b) Other rules necessary to carry out ORS § 676.730 to 676.748. [2021 c.231 § 7]

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