Department of Health Professions
Board of Medicine
Regulations Governing the Practice of Genetic Counselors
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 170]
Chapter Information
| Description | Regulations are promulgated as necessary to ensure minimal competency for practice, continued competency for renewal of licensure, and standards of conduct for safe practice. |
| State Authority | 54.1-2400 and 54.1-2957.18 |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Periodic Review Note | New chapter 2017 |
| Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act. |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation |
1. To set standards that protect public health and safety. 2. To set minimum qualifications for licensure and renewal of licensure. |
| Meetings |
Contact Information
| Name / Title: | William L. Harp, M.D. / Executive Director |
| Address: |
9960 Mayland Drive Suite 300 Henrico, VA 23233 |
| Email Address: | william.harp@dhp.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)367-4558 FAX: (804)527-4429 TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review for Chapter 170 | Fast-Track | Secretary of Health and Human Resources review in progress. |
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
Conforming to 2021 legislation - repeal of conscience clause
|
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/01/2021. |
| Handling fee | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/05/2020. |
|
Renewal fee reduction
|
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/02/2019. |
| Electronic renewal notices | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/22/2019. |
| Temporary licensure | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/10/2019. |
|
Renewal fee reduction
|
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/27/2017. |
|
Conforming to Code - grandfathering date
|
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/04/2017. |
| Initial regulations for licensure | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/14/2017. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 10/6/2022 Agency Completed | Amend | |