Oregon Revised Statutes

Or. Rev. Stat. § 676.736 (2026)

Prohibition on unauthorized practice, use of title; exemptions

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      676.736 Prohibition on unauthorized practice, use of title; exemptions. (1) A person may not practice genetic counseling or assume any title, words or abbreviations, including but not limited to the title or designation “licensed genetic counselor,” that indicate that the person is authorized to practice genetic counseling, unless the person is licensed under ORS 676.733.

      (2) Subsection (1) of this section does not prohibit:

      (a) A person authorized by a health regulatory board to provide a health care service other than genetic counseling from practicing genetic counseling as part of the person’s provision of the health care service; or

      (b) A student from practicing genetic counseling while the student is participating in an educational program for genetic counseling and under the direct supervision of a licensed genetic counselor who is assigned to oversee the student, on duty and available to assist the student. [2021 c.231 §3]