PA Genetic Counseling Licensure
On December 22, 2011, Governor Tom Corbett signed Pennsylvania's genetic counselor licensure bills into law. 
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Professional licensure ensures that patients and consumers receive quality genetic counseling services from reliable professionals. It also formally recognizes the level of of expertise and competence achieved by genetic counselors.

Key Provisions of Licensure Bills
  • Provide oversight of genetic counselors in Pennsylvania by the State Board of Medicine
  • Define the title, Genetic Counselor
  • Describe persons who may provide genetic counseling as part of their scope of practice or training without holding a genetic counseling license
  • Define qualifications needed to apply for a license to practice as a Genetic Counselor in Pennsylvania
  • Define the parameters under which an applicant may qualify for a provisional license (e.g. active candidate for the American Board of Genetic Counseling certification exam)
  • Describe the requirements for continuing education to maintain a license

Timeline

PA Genetic Counselors Licensure Committee
Virginia Speare, PhD, MS, CGC               Mary Delany, MS, CGC
Kathleen Valverde, MS, CGC                  Betsy Gettig, MS, CGC
Brenda Finucane, MS, CGC                    
​Laura Conway, PhD, MS, CGC
Regional Representatives
Maria Baker, PhD, CGC
Kelly Donahue, MS, CGC
Robin Grubs, PhD, CGC
​Gail Martino, MS, CGC
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