Massachusetts § 254 - Education and experience requirements for genetic counselor applicants
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 254 — Education and experience requirements for genetic counselor applicants, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 254. Education and experience requirements for genetic counselor applicants
Section 254. An applicant for registration as a genetic counselor shall have:
(a) successfully completed a genetic counseling education program approved by the board; provided, however, that the program shall meet the educational standards established by the ABGC or its successor; and provided further that the board shall require continuing education as a condition for license renewals;
(b) earned a masters degree from a genetic counseling training program that is accredited by the ABGC or an equivalent as determined by the ABGC, or a doctoral degree from a medical genetics training program that is accredited by the ABMG or an equivalent as determined by the ABMG;
(c) completed such experience as may be required by the board.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 254 cover?
Section 254 ("Education and experience requirements for genetic counselor applicants") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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