Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 676 § 676.736 — Prohibition on unauthorized practice, use of title; exemptions
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 676 ·
Oregon Code § 676.736·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
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
persons 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]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 676.736
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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