Section 2. Practical clinical experience
Depending on registration route, a period of 2, 4 or 5 years of postgraduate clinical experience (or equivalent if part-time) is required by the time intention to register is submitted.
This will enable practitioners to develop the competences required by the EBMG. This practice could be undertaken in one or more departments, as long as the candidate was involved in provision of genetic counselling.
Example 1. An applicant works 35 hours per week in a public genetics service for 2 years. He spends 80% of his time providing direct patient care and 20% of his time doing research related to genetic counselling. He would be eligible to apply for registration after 2 years. |
Example 2. An applicant works half time in a genetic service providing patient care. He would be eligible after 4 years of practice. |
Example 3. An applicant works full time in a university hospital. For 40% of the time he teaches genetic counselling, for the remaining 60% of his time he provides genetic counselling to patients. He would be eligible for registration after 2 years. |
Potential applicants who are not certain of their own situation requiring the amount of time in practice should contact the EBMG Genetic Nurse and Counsellor Division to discuss this: gcgn.ebmg(at)gmail.com
Last updated: 19 November 2024
