Sec. 17095.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2), an individual who is not licensed as a genetic counselor under this part shall not use in connection with his or her name or place of business, the title "genetic counselor", "licensed genetic counselor", "gene counselor", "genetic consultant", "genetic associate" or any words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that an individual holds a license to engage in the practice of genetic counseling under this part.
(2) Sections 17091 to 17096 do not apply to the following individuals:
(a) An individual who is certified by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics as a doctor of philosophy medical geneticist, or holds an equivalent certification as determined by the board.
(b) An individual who is licensed by this state to engage in the practice of a health profession other than the practice of genetic counseling when acting within the scope of the individual's health profession and doing work of a nature consistent with the individual's education and training.
History: Add. 2018, Act 624, Eff. Mar. 28, 2019 Popular Name: Act 368
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 368 of 1978 - Public Health Code (333.1101 - 333.25211)
Article 15 - Occupations (333.16101...333.18838)
368-1978-15-170 - Part 170 Medicine (333.17001...333.17097)
Section 333.17001 - Definitions; Principles of Construction.
Section 333.17008 - Physician's Assistant; Health Profession Subfield.
Section 333.17014 - Legislative Findings.
Section 333.17016 - Performance of Partial-Birth Abortion Prohibited.
Section 333.17020 - Genetic Test; Informed Consent.
Section 333.17025 - Joint Task Force; Creation; Membership.
Section 333.17026 - Terms of Office.
Section 333.17040-333.17047 - Repealed. 1990, Act 247, Imd. Eff. Oct. 12, 1990.
Section 333.17047 - Practice as Physician's Assistant; Practice Agreement.
Section 333.17056 - Exception.
Section 333.17058 - Repealed. 1993, Act 79, Eff. Apr. 1, 1994.
Section 333.17060 - Duties of Department.
Section 333.17062 - Applicant for Licensure as Physician's Assistant; Qualifications.
Section 333.17066 - Repealed. 2016, Act 379, Eff. Mar. 22, 2017.
Section 333.17070 - Granting Renewal; Notice of Denial; Right to Hearing.
Section 333.17078 - Physician's Assistant; Conformance to Minimal Standards of Practice.
Section 333.17084 - Register of Programs; Contents; Public Inspection.
Section 333.17086-333.17088 - Repealed. 1993, Act 79, Eff. Apr. 1, 1994.
Section 333.17092 - Genetic Counselor; Licensure Requirements.
Section 333.17093 - Practice of Genetic Counseling; License Required.
Section 333.17094 - Genetic Counselor; Temporary License; Interim Requirements.
Section 333.17095 - Use of Titles, Words, or Initials; Applicability of Sections 17091 to 17096.
Section 333.17096 - Renewal of License; Evidence Required.
Section 333.17097 - Third Party Reimbursement or Mandated Worker's Compensation Benefits.