"Genetic counselor" means a person licensed by the Board to engage in the practice of genetic counseling.
"Practice of genetic counseling" means (i) obtaining and evaluating individual and family medical histories to assess the risk of genetic medical conditions and diseases in a patient, his offspring, and other family members; (ii) discussing the features, history, diagnosis, environmental factors, and risk management of genetic medical conditions and diseases; (iii) ordering genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies necessary for genetic assessment; (iv) integrating the results with personal and family medical history to assess and communicate risk factors for genetic medical conditions and diseases; (v) evaluating the patient's and family's responses to the medical condition or risk of recurrence and providing client-centered counseling and anticipatory guidance; (vi) identifying and utilizing community resources that provide medical, educational, financial, and psychosocial support and advocacy; and (vii) providing written documentation of medical, genetic, and counseling information for families and health care professionals.
Review state laws and regulations that apply to the board and Licensed Genetic Counselors.
To apply to practice as a Licensed Genetic Counselor visit the application wizard. For other forms check the applications and forms page.
Date | Event | Agenda | Minutes |
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Sep 19 2022 1:00PM (Mon) | Advisory Board on Genetic Counseling | ||
May 23 2022 1:00PM (Mon) | Advisory Board on Genetic Counseling | ||
Jan 31 2022 1:00PM (Mon) | Advisory Board on Genetic Counseling - Cancelled | ||
Oct 4 2021 1:00PM (Mon) | Advisory Board on Genetic Counseling | Agenda | Draft Minutes |
May 24 2021 1:00PM (Mon) | Advisory Board on Genetic Counseling - Cancelled |
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Fiscal Year 2021-2022
Tahnee Causey, CGC, Chair
Henrico
1st Term expires: 6/30/24
Marilyn Jerome Foust, MD
McLean
2nd Term expires: 6/30/21
Lydia Higgs, CGC, Vice-Chair
Roanoke
1st Term expires: 6/30/24
Lori Swain
Alexandria
2nd Term expires: 6/30/22
Martha Thomas, CGC
Charlottesville
1st Term expires: 6/30/24
Virginia Board of Medicine
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William L. Harp, MD, Executive Director
L. Blanton Marchese, President