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2004 SESSION
044809760Patrons-- Cox, Amundson, Athey, Drake, Dudley, Landes, Lingamfelter, Miles and Wardrup; Senators: Martin, Ruff and Whipple
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That § 54.1-3510 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:
§ 54.1-3510. Definitions.
As used in this article, unless the context requires a different meaning:
"Advisory Board" means the Advisory Board on Rehabilitation Providers.
"Certified rehabilitation provider" means a person who is certified by the Board as possessing the training, the skills and the experience as a rehabilitation provider to form an opinion by discerning and evaluating, thereby allowing for a sound and reasonable determination or recommendation as to the appropriate employment for a rehabilitation client and who may provide vocational rehabilitation services under subdivision A 3 of § 65.2-603 that involve the exercise of professional judgment.
"Professional judgment" includes consideration of the client's level of disability, functional limitations and capabilities; consideration of client aptitudes, career and technical skills and abilities; education and pre-injury employment; and identification of return-to-work options and service needs which culminate in the determination or recommendation of appropriate employment for the rehabilitation client.
2. That §§ 54.1-3511 and 54.1-3512 of the Code of Virginia are repealed.