NSGC is an authorized provider of continuing education for genetic counselors. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) earned through NSGC-approved educational opportunities will be accepted by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) for purposes of Genetic Counselor recertification.
NSGC CEU Portal
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Information Based on Role in Earning/Providing CEUs
Information Based on Type/Category of CEU
What's the Difference Between Category 1 and Category 2 CEUs?
Category 1 CEUs
- Are applied for by activity organizers before the activity occurs.
- Require pre-approval from NSGC and cannot be approved retroactively.
- Are NOT reported by individual attendees directly to NSGC. Activity organizers submit claims and earner reports on behalf of attendees.
- Category 1 CEUs should make up at least 60% of a genetic counselor's recertification credits.
Category 1 Timeline:
This timeline outlines important dates and deadlines for organizers planning a Category 1 CEU event (conference, course, webinar, etc.) for genetic counselors. It also includes important dates and information for genetic counselors who have attended an approved Category 1 event. Genetic counselors who have attended a Category 1 event can expect to see their CEU certificate within 150 days after the event has ended. (Ex: If the conference you attended ended on September 15th, you can expect to have your CEU certificate by (but not necessarily before) February 12th).
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Category 2 CEUs
- Are applied for on an individual basis by genetic counselors.
- Are applied for AFTER attending an event that was not Category 1 approved. Quarterly applications required for series activities.
- Are valid only for activities that have been pre-approved by a reputable accreditation body or CEU provider (not NSGC).
Category 2 Timeline:
This timeline outlines important dates and deadlines for genetic counselors who attend an educational event (conference, course, webinar, etc.) that has not received Category 1 CEU approval by NSGC and would like to submit for Category 2 CEUs. Genetic counselors must submit their Category 2 application and all supporting materials within 90 days of the event end date and can expect to see their CEU approval (or denial) within 10 weeks of submission. (Ex: If the event you attended ended on September 15th, you have until December 14th to submit your Category 2 application. NSGC then has up to 10 weeks to review this application, so you can expect to have your CEU certificate by (but not necessarily before) February 22nd).
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Activity or Event Organizers
How Do I Get My Activity Approved For Category 1 CEUs?
My Activity Was Approved, Now What?
Individual Genetic Counselors
Category 1 CEUs
Category 2 CEUs
CEU Certificates
Professional Activity Credits (PACs)
Recertification
Conflict of Interest (COI)
Still Have Questions?
Please contact NSGC at ceu@nsgc.org.