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Practice‐based competencies for accreditation of and training in graduate programs in genetic counseling
Author(s) -
Fine Beth A.,
Baker Diane L.,
Fiddler Morris B.
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
journal of genetic counseling
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.867
H-Index - 52
eISSN - 1573-3599
pISSN - 1059-7700
DOI - 10.1007/bf01408656
Subject(s) - accreditation , genetic counseling , medical education , counselor education , graduate medical education , graduate students , medicine , psychology , family medicine , higher education , political science , genetics , law , biology
Abstract In January 1996, the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) adopted 27 practice‐based competencies as a standard for assessing the training of graduate students in genetic counseling. These competencies were identified and refined through a collective, narrative process that took place from January through November 1994, and included directors of graduate programs in genetic counseling, ABGC board members and expert consultants. These competencies now form the basis of the document “Requirements for Graduate Programs in Genetic Counseling Seeking Accreditation by the American Board of Genetic Counseling” (American Board of Genetic Counseling, 1996). The competencies are organized into four domains and are presented and discussed in this article.