Genetic Counselors Continuing Education

Please see the tables below for a summary of continuing education requirements.

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Continuing Education (CE) Requirements
Please see the tables below for a summary of continuing education requirements.  For a complete set of requirements, please review the applicable statutes and rules, which may be found here.

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License Type: Genetic Counselor
CE Hours Total=50 hours

  • At least 25 hours shall be clinical hours and shall relate directly to the field of genetic counseling
  • Remaining hours shall relate to general genetic counseling theory and practice
  • Of the required 50 hours, at least 12.5 hours shall be achieved through direct attendance at a National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) or American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) approved event.
CE Cycle 2 years (corresponds with license timeframe)
Required Subject Areas ★  Clinical Application of Genetic Counseling
★  General Genetic Counseling Theory and Practice
Are the requirements different for the first renewal? No
CE Audit Requirements 10%; Plc 308.04(d)
Can CEs roll over? No
Is there a restriction on CE delivery methods (e.g., licensee can only take live courses)? No
Applicable exemption(s): N/A
Do courses need to be preapproved by the Board?

No

Licensees shall complete at least 12.5 hours each renewal cycle through direct attendance at a NSGC or ACMG approved event.

Ways to earn CEs:

Categories of CEs 

  • Receipt of academic instruction in genetic counseling, as further described in Gen 406.02;
    • 1 clock hour of attendance = 1 CE
  • Non-academic courses, seminars, conferences, and workshops, including grand rounds as further described in Gen 406.03;
    • 1 clock hour of attendance = 1 CE
  • Facility-based genetic counseling in-service training, as further described in Gen 406.04;
    • 1 clock hour of attendance = 1 CE, max 8 CE per renewal cycle
  • Formal mentored independent study, as further described in Gen 406.05;
    • 2 clock hours of formal mentored independent study = 1 CE, max 8 CE per renewal cycle
  • Educational events sponsored by the NSGC or ACMG as further described in Gen 406.06;
    • Number of CE credits determined by NSGC or ACMG
  • Direct supervision of genetic counselor students during their clinical education, as further described in Gen 406.07;
    • 24 hours of supervision = 1 CE, max of 2 CE per student and total of 8 CE per renewal cycle
  • Publication of writing related to genetic counseling, as further described in Gen 406.08;
    • 1 Book = 10 CE, max 2 published writings per renewal cycle
    • 1 peer-reviewed chapter of a book or article = 10 CE, max 2 published writings per renewal cycle
    • 1 non peer-reviewed chapter or article = 5 CE, max 2 published writings per renewal cycle
    • 1 patient education publication= 2 CE, max 2 published writings per renewal cycle
  • Professional presentations relating to genetic counseling made to other professionals or the public, as further described in Gen 406.09;
    • 1 clock hour of presentation = 2 CE, max 8 hours per renewal cycle.  Licensee cannot earn additional CE for repeat presentations
  • Participation in a genetic counseling research project, as further described in Gen 406.10;
    • 4 clock hours spent on a research project = 1 CE, max 8 CE per renewal cycle
  • Participation in the work of professional boards, committees and agencies, as further described in Gen 406.11;
    • Each board, committee, or agency served, when service exceeds 24 hours = 1 CE, max 4 CE per renewal cycle
  • Completion of distance learning courses, as further described in Gen 406.12;
    • CE determined by course sponsor or provider
  • Teaching genetic counseling, as further described in Gen 406.13;
    • 1 clock hour of teaching = 2 CE, max 8 CE per renewal cycle
    • Licensee cannot receive additional credit for repeat presentations during CE cycle
  • Receipt of infection control education, as further described in Gen 406.14;
    • 1 clock hour of attendance= 1 CE, max 2 CE per renewal cycle
  • Journal study, as further described in Gen 406.15;
    • Study of journal article within 5 preceding years = 4 CE, max 4 CE per renewal cycle
  • Peer supervision groups, as further described in Gen 406.16; and
    • 25 hours of participation = 1 CE, max 2 CE per renewal cycle
  • Peer review of manuscripts, as further described in Gen 406.17.
    • Peer review of manuscript = 1 CE, max 5 CE per renewal cycle

 

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