N.J. Admin. Code § 13:35-14.2
The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Board" means the State Board of Medical Examiners.
"Committee" means the Genetic Counseling Advisory Committee.
"Direct review" means a supervisor is immediately available in person or by electronic means.
"Genetic conditions" means a disease caused in whole or in part by a change in the DNA sequence away from the normal sequence, which may include chromosome abnormalities, single gene disorders, complex conditions, conditions due to genetic variants, gene environment interactions, epigenetics, and issues related to pharmacogenomics.
"Genetic counseling" means a communication process, conducted by one or more appropriately trained individuals, that may include: obtaining and interpreting individual, family, medical, and developmental histories; determining the mode of inheritance and risk of transmission of genetic conditions and birth defects; discussing the inheritance features, natural history, means of diagnosis, and management of genetic conditions and birth defects; identifying, coordinating, and explaining the clinical implications of genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies and their results; integrating genetic laboratory test results and other diagnostic studies with personal and family medical history to assess and communicate risk factors for genetic or medical conditions and diseases; assessing psychosocial factors; recognizing social, educational, and cultural issues; evaluating the client's or family's responses to the condition or risk of recurrence and providing client-centered counseling and anticipatory guidance; and facilitating informed decision making about testing, management, and alternatives.
"Licensed genetic counselor" means a person who holds a current, valid license issued by the Committee.
"Medical geneticist" means a physician licensed by the Board who is certified by the American Board of Medical Genetics or its successor.
"Supervision" means the direct review of an unlicensed individual for the purpose of teaching, training, administration, accountability, or clinical review by a supervisor in the same area of specialized practice.
"Supervisor" means a licensed genetic counselor or a medical geneticist.
N.J. Admin. Code § 13:35-14.2