Genetic Counselor

Exam

Third-party exam

Education

Specific course

Experience

Experience

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GENETIC COUNSELOR<br><br>Genetic counselors engage in the process of helping people understand and adapt to the medical, psychological and familial implications of genetic contributions to disease performed pursuant to a referral. This process integrates the following: a) interpretation of family and medical histories to assess the chance of disease occurrence or recurrence; b) education and inheritance, testing, management, prevention, resources and research; and c) counseling to promote informed choices and adaptation to the risk of condition.<br><br>EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:<br>Successful completion of a genetic counseling training program that is accredited by the ABGC or by an equivalent as determined by the ABGC or the ABMG. Successful completion of a genetic counseling training program that is accredited by the ABGC or by an equivalent as determined by the ABGC or the ABMG. <br><br>EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS: <br>Successful completion of the ABGC or ABMG Certification Examination. <br><br>CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:<br>Five (5) CEUs (cat. 1 or 2) or fifty (50) contact hours approved for recertification purposes by the ABGC.<br><br>RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS:<br>Every two (2) years.