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18VAC85-170-10: Definitions
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 18. Professional And Occupational Licensing
- Agency 85. Board of Medicine
- Chapter 170. Regulations Governing the Practice of Genetic Counselors
- Part I. General Provisions
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.
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