18 Va. Admin. Code § 85-170-10 - [Effective 7/3/2025] Definitions

A. The following words and terms when used in this chapter shall have the meanings ascribed to them in § 54.1-2900 of the Code of Virginia:

"Board"

"Genetic counselor"

"Practice of genetic counseling"

B. The following words and terms when used in this chapter shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"ABGC" means the American Board of Genetic Counseling.

"ABMG" means the American Board of Medical Genetics.

"Active practice" means a minimum of 160 hours of professional practice as a genetic counselor within the 24-month period immediately preceding application for reinstatement or reactivation of licensure. The active practice of genetic counseling may include supervisory, administrative, educational, or consultative activities or responsibilities for the delivery of such services.

"NSGC" means the National Society of Genetic Counselors.

Notes

18 Va. Admin. Code § 85-170-10

Derived From Virginia Register Volume 33, Issue 19, eff. 6/14/2017; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 41, Issue 20, eff. 7/3/2025.

Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-2957.18 of the Code of Virginia.