Registered Genetic Counsellor

Definitions

• MHGSA: Member of the Human Genetics Society of Australasia. Allied health professionals who have completed a tertiary qualification in Genetic Counselling that is recognised by the HGSA for practice as a genetic counsellor.
• FHGSA: Fellow of the Human Genetics Society of Australasia. Allied health professionals who have completed additional training and been granted FHGSA Certification in Genetic Counselling.

Registration Status:

• Registered-Clinical: Certified for practice as a genetic counsellor with no restrictions.
• Provisional-Clinical: Qualified for practice as a genetic counsellor, with additional supervision and/or continuing professional development requirements as working towards Registered status.
• Active: Qualified to practice as a genetic counsellor.
• Lapsed: Failed to meet or submit the requirements for annual Registration. NOTE: This status will also apply to those who have met all requirements but have yet to pay their fee for the current registration period.
• Expired: Failed to meet or submit the requirements for annual Registration for more than 3 years.
• Suspended: Registration suspended for a defined period of time by the HGSA Professional Concerns and Complaints Committee or Appeal Panel.
• Terminated: Registration has been terminated indefinitely the HGSA Professional Concerns and Complaints Committee or Appeal Panel.
• Retired: Retired from practice.

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