Table 2.

Regulation states of GC in the US, Canada, UK, EU, and Australia/ New Zealand

Country	National or state regulation	Type of professional regulation	Accredited training programs	Requirements	Professional GC organizations for licensure and regulation
US	Yes (22 states with regulation)	Certification	Yes	Accredited training program; case log record	American Board of Genetic Counseling
Canada	None	Certification	Yes	Accredited training program; case log record; references	Canadian Association of Genetic Counseling
UK	Yes	Registration	Yes	Accredited training program; post-graduate work experience; case log record; references	Genetic Counsellor Registration Board
EU	Yes	Registration	Yes	Accredited training program; post-graduate work; case log record; references	European Board of Medical Genetics
Australia/New Zealand	In progress	Certification	Yes	Accredited training program; post-graduate work experience; case log record; academic publication	Human Genetics Society of Australasia

Abbreviations: GC, genetic counseling; US, United States; UK, United Kingdom; EU, European Union.