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. 2017 Mar 8;25(5):515–519. doi: 10.1038/ejhg.2017.25

Table 2. Entering criteria and requirements for application based on country group.

Country group National CLG certificate Academic qualification Minimum working experience number of signed report/year Ongoing education/Additional requirements
1 Yes MSc and/or PhD 5a years 2000 35 h per year (15 h internal and 20 h external)b
2a          
2b         35 h per year (15 h internal and 20 h external)b At least one specialized course in human genetic diagnostics with a certificate proofing successful passing of a final test or daily tests and duration of the course of at least 3 daysc
3 Not applicable   8d years   At least one specialized course in human genetic diagnostics with a certificate proofing successful passing of a final test or daily tests and a duration of the course of at least 3 daysc At least one specialized course in human genetic diagnostics with a certificate proofing participation and a duration of the course of at least 3 daysc Examination by the EBMG Professional Branch Board for Clinical Laboratory Geneticists that includes written exam to test theoretical knowledge and individual oral discussion checking experience in diagnosticsc
a

If working for more than 7 years reports should be signed during at least three of the last 5 years.

b

Recorded for the last 2 years before application.

d

If working for more than 10 years reports should be signed during at least three of the last 5 years.