1. (1) An individual who has met all the requirements for licensure except for passing the examination may apply for a provisional license to engage in supervised practice as a genetic counselor.

2. (2) Applicants may be eligible for a provisional license, if they:

   1. (a) Have met the education requirements of WAC 246-825-060 (1)(a) or (b); and
   2. (b) File documentation of supervised practice as outlined under WAC 246-825-105 with the department; and
   3. (c) Pay fees required under WAC 246-825-990(3).
3. (3) An applicant for provisional licensure shall not practice as a genetic counselor until his or her application for such licensure has been approved.

4. (4) A provisional license shall expire on the practitioner's birthday as provided under WAC 246-12-020 or upon the earliest of the following:

   1. (a) A license is granted; or
   2. (b) A notice of decision is mailed.
5. (5) A provisional license may be renewed a maximum of three times.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.290.020. WSR 10-22-090, § 246-825-100, filed 11/1/10, effective 11/1/10.]