Genetic Counsellor Certification
Becoming a genetic counsellor requires successful completion of an accredited Masters in Genetic Counselling program, following which an individual can seek employment and apply to the Profession Practice Committee to become a Member of HGSA (MHGSA) and inclusion on the Register of Genetic Counsellors with an "Active" status.
Apply for MGHSA and Registered Genetic Counselling Active Status.
MHGSA genetic counsellors can undertake further training to become certified. To undertake certification, candidates must be employed in a genetic counselling position. To attain full certification, candidates must satisfy the requirements of the Certification Committee and demonstrate full knowledge, skills and competency as a genetic counsellor. Once certification is achieved, a genetic counsellor is entitled to use the title Fellow of the Human Genetics Society of Australasia (FHGSA).
Practitioner Certification Policy for Genetic Counsellors
To download the following forms please click on the relevant line below.
Frequently asked questions have been answered here.
Alert from the BOC regarding the use of AI in Certification Submission click here
There are two submission dates each year:
31 March
30 September
Fees:
- The fee for applying for MHGSA and Registered Genetic Counsellor is AU$150. This is an annual fee which also covers the cost of certification.
Genetic Counsellors Certified overseas
See Clinical Certification Policy for Genetic Counsellors page 14 and 15.
In the documents below information can be found regarding the requirements for genetic counsellors trained overseas moving to Australasia, as well as for genetic counsellors trained in Australasia and moving overseas.
International Reciprocal Arrangements for Genetic Counsellors
American Board of Genetic Counseling and HGSA Recognition Letter
Canadian Board of Genetic Counselling and HGSA Recognition Letter
Certification Committee
The Certification Committee reports to the HGSA Board of Censors for Genetic Counselling. Its aim is to maintain the professional credibility and competence of genetic counsellors through a process of professional certification. It ensures that individual genetic counsellors have relevant professional skills and knowledge to provide safe and effective delivery of services within their profession.
HGSA Certification Committee Terms of Reference
General Enquiries/Correspondence
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