The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) is dedicated to maintaining the highest level of professionalism in the field of genetic counseling. Serving as a credentialing organization for the genetic counseling profession in the United States and Canada, ABGC:
- Establishes the standards of competence for clinical practice through accreditation of graduate programs in genetic counseling.
- Advances the role of genetic counselors in healthcare through the certification and recertification of qualified professionals.
In this way, the work of ABGC protects the public and promotes the ongoing growth and development of the genetic counseling profession.