Chapter Gen Couns 1

Chapter Gen Couns 1

AUTHORITY, ADOPTION OF STANDARDS, AND DEFINITIONS

Gen Couns 1.01   Authority.

Gen Couns 1.02   Adoption of standards.

Gen Couns 1.03   Definitions.

Gen Couns 1.01 Gen Couns 1.01 Authority. The rules in chs. Gen Couns 1 to 4 are adopted by the board pursuant to the authority delegated by ss. 15.085 (5) (b), 448.9703, and 448.9705 (1), Stats.

Gen Couns 1.01 History History: EmR2313: emerg. cr., eff. 9-15-23; CR 23-061: cr. Register May 2024 No. 821, eff. 6-1-24; corrections made under ss. 13.92 (4) (b) 12. and 35.17, Stats., Register May 2024 No. 821; correction made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register June 2024 No. 822.

Gen Couns 1.02 Gen Couns 1.02 Adoption of standards.

Gen Couns 1.02(1) (1) The National Society of Genetic Counselors code of ethics, issued in April 2017, is incorporated by reference into chs. Gen Couns 1 to 4.

Gen Couns 1.02 Note Note: Copies of the above standards are on file in the office of the department and the legislative reference bureau. A copy of the National Society of Genetic Counselors code of ethics can be retrieved from: https://nsgc.org.

Gen Couns 1.02(2) (2) Pursuant to s. 448.9707 (2) (h), Stats., failure to comply with the National Society of Genetic Counselors code of ethics may result in discipline by the board.

Gen Couns 1.02 History History: EmR2313: emerg. cr., eff. 9-15-23; CR 23-061: cr. Register May 2024 No. 821, eff. 6-1-24.

Gen Couns 1.03 Gen Couns 1.03 Definitions. As used in chs. Gen Couns 1 to 4:

Gen Couns 1.03(1) (1) “Board” means the genetic counselors affiliated credentialing board.

Gen Couns 1.03(2) (2) “Consulting services” means services provided to a patient on a temporary basis by an unlicensed person or person who is licensed in another state or country in consultation with a Wisconsin licensed genetic counselor or physician.

Gen Couns 1.03(3) (3) “Department” means the department of safety and professional services.

Gen Couns 1.03(4) (4) “Genetic counseling” has the meaning given in s. 448.970 (3), Stats.

Gen Couns 1.03(5) (5) “Genetic counselor” means an individual who is licensed by the board to practice genetic counseling.

Gen Couns 1.03(6) (6) “Temporary basis” means 3 months from the date notification is submitted to the board. After those 3 months, regular licensure is required.

Gen Couns 1.03 Note Note: The definition above does not apply to those individuals who hold a temporary license under s. 448.9705, Stats.

Gen Couns 1.03 History History: EmR2313: emerg. cr., eff. 9-15-23; CR 23-061: cr. Register May 2024 No. 821, eff. 6-1-24; correction in (intro.), (6) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register May 2024 No. 821.