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Genetic Counselor
License Description "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.
Licensing Agency
Department of Health Professions
Virginia Board of Medicine
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
Richmond, VA 23233-1485
(804) 368 4600
medbd@dhp.virginia.gov
Active Status Active
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Education Degree required
Exam No exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 08/11/2023
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