SECTION 254. Education and experience requirements for genetic counselor applicants  


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  • An applicant for registration as a genetic counselor shall have:

    (a) successfully completed a genetic counseling education program approved by the board; provided, however, that the program shall meet the educational standards established by the ABGC or its successor; and provided further that the board shall require continuing education as a condition for license renewals;

    (b) earned a masters degree from a genetic counseling training program that is accredited by the ABGC or an equivalent as determined by the ABGC, or a doctoral degree from a medical genetics training program that is accredited by the ABMG or an equivalent as determined by the ABMG;

    (c) completed such experience as may be required by the board.