# Idaho Code § 54-5603: 54-5603 SCOPE OF PRACTICE

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C56_S54-5603

## Section

- **Citation:** Idaho Code § 54-5603
- **Heading:** 54-5603 SCOPE OF PRACTICE
- **Jurisdiction:** Idaho
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 56 / Section 54-5603

## Text

54-5603. SCOPE OF PRACTICE. A licensed genetic counselor may perform the following acts as a genetic counselor:

(1) Obtain and evaluate individual, family and medical histories to determine genetic risk for genetic or medical conditions and diseases in a patient, his offspring and other family members;

(2) Discuss the features, natural history, means of diagnosis, genetic and environmental factors and management of risk for genetic medical conditions and diseases;

(3) Identify and coordinate genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies as appropriate for the genetic assessment;

(4) Integrate genetic laboratory test results and other diagnostic studies with personal and family medical history to assess and communicate risk factors for genetic medical conditions and diseases;

(5) Explain the clinical implications of genetic laboratory tests, other diagnostic studies and results;

(6) Evaluate the client's or family's responses to the condition or risk of recurrence and provide client-centered counseling and anticipatory guidance;

(7) Identify and utilize community resources that provide medical, educational, financial and psychosocial support and advocacy; and

(8) Provide written documentation of medical, genetic and counseling information for families and health care professionals.

History:

[54-5603, added 2015, ch. 128, sec. 1, p. 323.]

## Nearby sections

- [Idaho Code § 54-5601 54-5601 SHORT TITLE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C56_S54-5601.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-5602 54-5602 DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C56_S54-5602.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-5603 54-5603 SCOPE OF PRACTICE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C56_S54-5603.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-5604 54-5604 EXEMPTIONS FOR LICENSURE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C56_S54-5604.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-5605 54-5605 GENETIC COUNSELOR LICENSE REQUIRED.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C56_S54-5605.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-5606 54-5606 BOARD — ORGANIZATION AND MEETINGS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C56_S54-5606.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-5607 54-5607 BOARD POWERS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C56_S54-5607.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-5608 54-5608 REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUANCE OF A LICENSE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C56_S54-5608.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-5609 54-5609 ENDORSEMENT LICENSURE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C56_S54-5609.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-5610 54-5610 PROVISIONAL LICENSE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C56_S54-5610.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-5611 54-5611 LICENSING OF EXISTING GENETIC COUNSELORS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C56_S54-5611.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-5612 54-5612 LICENSE RENEWAL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C56_S54-5612.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-5613 54-5613 FEES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C56_S54-5613.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-5614 54-5614 DENIAL OF LICENSE AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C56_S54-5614.md)

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