Scope of practice

(a) The practice of “genetic counseling” means the provision of services by an individual who qualifies for a license under this chapter. It includes:(a) Obtaining and interpreting individual, family, medical, and developmental histories;(b) Determining the mode of inheritance and risk of transmission of genetic conditions and birth defects;(c) Discussing the inheritance, features, natural history, means of diagnosis, and management of these conditions;(d) Identifying, ordering, coordinating, and explaining the clinical implications of genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies;(e) Assessing psychosocial factors, and recognizing social, educational and cultural issues;(f) Evaluating the client’s or family’s responses to the condition or risk of recurrence and provide client-centered counseling and anticipatory guidance;(g) Communicating information to their clients in an understandable manner;(h) Facilitating informed decision-making about testing and management;(i) Identifying and effectively using community resources that provide medical, educational, financial, and psychosocial support and advocacy; and(j) Providing accurate written documentation of medical, genetic, and counseling information for families and health care professionals.

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

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

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

(d) Identifying, ordering, coordinating, and explaining the clinical implications of genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies;

(e) Assessing psychosocial factors, and recognizing social, educational and cultural issues;

(f) Evaluating the client’s or family’s responses to the condition or risk of recurrence and provide client-centered counseling and anticipatory guidance;

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

(h) Facilitating informed decision-making about testing and management;

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

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