[§451K-1]  Definitions.  As used in this
chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:



"Active candidate status" means
documentation of eligibility to take the American Board of Genetic Counseling
or its equivalent certification examinations.



"Board certified" means an individual
who has passed the American Board of Genetic Counseling certification
examination and remains actively certified by American Board of Genetic
Counseling or its equivalent.



"Department" means the department of
health.



"Director" means the director of
health.



"Genetic counseling practice" means
the rendering of professional counseling services based on specialized
education and training to individuals, families, or groups for compensation,
monetary or otherwise.  These counseling services include the communication
process which deals with the human problems associated with the occurrence, or
the risk of occurrence, of a genetic disorder.  "Genetic counseling
practice" includes:



(1)  Obtaining and interpreting individual, family,
medical, developmental, and reproductive histories;



(2)  Determining the mode of inheritance and risk of
transmission of genetic conditions and birth defects;



(3)  Discussing the inheritance, features, natural
history, means of diagnosis, and management of these conditions;



(4)  Identifying, coordinating, interpreting, and
explaining genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies;



(5)  Assessing psychological factors and recognizing
social, educational, and cultural issues related to having or being at risk for
genetic conditions;



(6)  Evaluating the client's or family's responses to
the genetic condition or risk of having the genetic condition, and providing
client-centered counseling and anticipatory guidance;



(7)  Communicating information to their clients in an
understandable manner;



(8)  Facilitating informed decision making about
testing, treatment, and management;



(9)  Identifying and effectively using community
resources that provide medical, educational, financial, and psychosocial
support and advocacy; and



(10)  Providing accurate written documentation of
medical, genetic, and counseling information for families and health care
professionals.



"Genetic counselor" means a person
licensed under this chapter who engages in genetic counseling practice.



"Licensed genetic counselor" means an
individual who holds a license in good standing to practice genetic counseling
under this chapter. [L 2009, c 191, pt of §2]