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American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC)
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The American Board of Genetic Counseling establishes standards of competence through accreditation of graduate training programs and certification and recertification of genetic counselors to advance the profession and protect the public.
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Currently there are 3,026 ABGC Certified Genetic Counselors.
The American Board of Genetic Counseling is a nonprofit organization incorporated in 1993 as the accrediting and credentialing body for the genetic counseling profession. The ABGC credential, Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC®), identifies counselors who have met established standards for graduate training with practical clinical experience, passed a comprehensive genetic counseling board examination, and demonstrate a commitment to maintain knowledge through recertification. The ABGC credentials have become recognized as the gold standard in the health care industry.
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Loring, E. (2021). American Board of Genetic Counseling. In: Volkmar, F.R. (eds) Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-91280-6_1315
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