Certification for eligible candidates is available through the American Board of Genetic Counseling. Requirements include a master’s degree from an accredited human genetics program, genetic counseling training at sites accredited by the ABGC, documentation of varied genetic counseling experiences, and successful completion of a comprehensive ABGC certification examination.

The Human Genetics Program of Sarah Lawrence College was the first program accredited by the American Board of Genetic Counseling on July 1, 1997. The program was re-accredited in 2003.