1. A. An individual who satisfies all the requirements and qualifications for genetic counselor licensure, except for having taken and passed the ABGC examination for issuance of a CGC credential may be issued a limited license if the individual:

   1. (1) holds active candidate status for the certification with ABGC;
   2. (2) has not failed the certification examination associated with his or her active candidate status more than one (1) time;

   3. (3) certifies to the Board that he or she:

      1. (a) shall take, or take for the second time, the certification examination associated with his or her active candidate status on the next available date the examination is offered;
      2. (b) shall only practice genetic counseling under the direct supervision of a licensed genetic counselor or physician as defined in section E below; and
      3. (c) is not otherwise disqualified due to any ground for licensure denial provided by law.

2. B. A limited license shall expire upon the earlier of:

   1. (1) the date on which the applicant successfully passes the ABGC examination, becomes credentialed as a CGC, and is issued a genetic counselor license by the Board;
   2. (2) thirty (30) days after the applicant fails the examination for certification the second time; or
   3. (3) one (1) year from the date the limited license was issued.
3. C. An individual who holds a limited license shall inform the Board in writing within five (5) business days of the results of his or her certification examination or of the individual’s failure to appear for the examination for which he or she was scheduled.
4. D. Limited licenses may not be renewed, extended, or reissued. Should a limited license holder fail the ABGC examination twice, the individual may not be considered for limited or full licensure in this State until such time as he or she passes the ABGC examination and obtains the CGC credential.
5. E. Individuals holding a limited license must practice under the supervision of a qualified South Carolina-licensed genetic counselor or South Carolina-licensed physician whose license is active and has no restrictions.

6. F. The limited license holder and the supervisor shall enter into a supervision agreement that:

   1. (1) is on a form approved by the Board;
   2. (2) is signed by both parties; and
   3. (3) names an alternate supervisor.
7. G. A limited license holder is subject to discipline by the Board to the same extent as a licensed genetic counselor.

HISTORY: Added by SCSR 49-5 Doc. No. 5311, eff May 23, 2025.