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. (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:

   1. (a) An application on forms provided by the department;
   2. (b) Proof of licensure history that demonstrates compliance with RCW 18.130.077; and
   3. (c) The appropriate licensing fees required under WAC 246-825-990(2).

2. (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:

   1. (a) An application on forms provided by the department;
   2. (b) Proof of national certification;
   3. (c) Proof of compliance with RCW 18.130.077(3); and
   4. (d) The appropriate licensing fees required under WAC 246-825-990(2).
3. (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.]