As used in this chapter:
(1) "ABGC" means the American Board of Genetic Counseling, its successor or equivalent.(2) "ACGC" means the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling, its successor or equivalent.(3) "Board" means the Board of Genetic Counselors created in Section 40-84-10.(4) "Department" means the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.(5) "Genetic counselor" means a person who has met all the conditions of this chapter and is licensed in this State to practice genetic counseling.(6) "Limited licensee" means a person who obtains a limited license by the board who meets all the requirements for licensure except the successful completion of the examination, and whose activities are performed under supervision.(7) "NSGC" means the National Society of Genetic Counselors, its successor or equivalent.(8) "Practice of genetic counseling" means:(a) obtain and evaluate individual, family, and medical histories to determine genetic risk for genetic/medical conditions and diseases in a patient, his offspring, and other family members;(b) discuss the features, natural history, means of diagnosis, genetic and environmental factors, and management of risk for genetic/medical conditions and diseases;(c) identify and order genetic laboratory tests as appropriate for the genetic assessment;(d) integrate genetic laboratory test results and other diagnostic studies with personal and family medical histories to assess and communicate risk factors for genetic/medical conditions and diseases;(e) explain the clinical implications of genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies and their results;(f) evaluate responses of the client and his family to the condition or risk of recurrence and provide client-centered counseling and anticipatory guidance;(g) identify and use community resources that provide medical, educational, financial, and psychosocial support and advocacy; and(h) provide written documentation of medical, genetic, and counseling information for families and health care professionals.(9) "Student" or "genetic counselor student" means an individual enrolled in an ACGC-approved genetic counselor program while engaged in completing the clinical education requirement for graduation.(10) "Supervision" means supervision provided by a licensed genetic counselor or physician and shall mean the review of genetic counseling and case management as appropriate that include regular chart reviews of clients with the limited licensee and the supervisor. Supervision may be conducted in person or by telesupervision. For the purposes of this definition, "telesupervision" means clinical supervision that is provided by an electronic communication device, whether audio or video, or both.Added by 2024 S.C. Acts, Act No. 187 (SB 241),s 1, eff. 5/21/2024.