Application Instructions
- General Information
The Fair Information Practice Act: In compliance with Ind. Code 4-1-6, this agency is notifying you that you must provide the requested information, or your application will not be processed. You have the right to challenge, correct, or explain information maintained by this agency. The information you provide will become public record. Your examination scores and grade transcripts are confidential except in circumstances where their release is required by law, in which case you will be notified.
Mandatory Disclosure of U.S. Social Security Number: Your social security number is being requested by this state agency in accordance with Ind. Code 4-1-8-1 and 25-1-5- 11(a). Disclosure is mandatory, and this record cannot be processed without it. Failure to disclose your U.S. social security number will result in the denial of your application. Application fees are not refundable.
Abandon Applications: If an applicant does not submit all requirements within one (1) year after the date on which the application is filed, the application for licensure is abandoned without any action of the Board. An application submitted after an abandoned application shall be treated as a new application.
Foreign Trained Applicants: Submit all notarized documents in the original language and include a notarized translation of the document. Both must be included.
- Genetic Counselor by Examination
Submit the following with your online application:
- Application Fee of $40.00: Pay by credit or debit card. All application fees are nonrefundable.
- Criminal Background Check
- Positive Response Documentation: If the applicant has answered any of the questions on the application “yes,” a statement detailing the occurrence/situation, the outcome, date of occurrence must be submitted. If it is a malpractice payment, please include the amount paid. If applicable, please submit copies of all court documents and/or arrest records. Letters from attorneys or insurance companies are not accepted in lieu of a statement.
- Verification of State Licensure(s): You must request a “License Verification or Letter of Good Standing” from each State in which you currently are or have ever been licensed, certified, or registered in any regulated health profession or occupation. This includes all licenses etc., which are active, expired, inactive, retired, delinquent etc. In addition to any genetic counselor license/permit etc., this also pertains to any professional health license such as an EMT, Nursing, Pharmacists, etc.
- Official Transcript: The official transcript of grades should show that the degree has been conferred and the date of graduation from one of the following:
- A master’s degree from a genetic counseling training program accredited by the American Board of Genetic Counseling or its successor; or
- A doctoral degree from a medical genetics training program that is accredited by the American Board of Medical Genetics or its successor
- Examination: You must submit one of the following:
- Proof of meeting the examination requirement for certification as a genetic counselor by the American Board of Genetic Counseling or the American Board of Medical Genetics of the successor of those entities or a medical geneticist by the American Board of Medical Genetics or its successor.
- Proof of the examination must come directly from one of the above organizations; or
- Proof of current board certification directly from one of the above organizations.
- Genetic Counselor by Reciprocity
If you are a licensed Genetic Counselor in another State and meet the reciprocal requirements as defined in IC 25-1-21-5, submit the following with your online application:
- Application Fee of $40.00: Pay by credit or debit card. All application fees are nonrefundable.
- Criminal Background Check
- Positive Response Documentation - If you answer "Yes" to any questions on the application, provide a detailed statement that includes all relevant details. Include the violation, location, date, cause number, and disposition. Submit copies of court documents for each instance to support the statement. If malpractice, provide the name(s) of the plaintiff(s).
- Name Change Documentation - Documentation of any legal name change if your name differs from that on any of your documents. Documentation may include a copy of your marriage certificate or divorce decree.
- Verification of State Licensure(s) - Current license verification is required. The official verification must be sent directly from the licensing authority to the Board at pla3@pla.in.gov. If the licensee holds/held more than one license, all license verifications must be submitted by the licensee's first renewal cycle.
- Temporary Permit
Submit the following with your online application (Pursuant to IC 25-17.3-4.2) if you have Active Candidate Status, provided that you:
- Have a pending application for licensure as a Genetic Counselor with the Board; AND,
- Have only one (1) or no (0) unsuccessful attempt at the CGC or ABMGG Examination.
- Application Fee: $10.00 payable by credit or debit card. All application fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
- Letter of Eligibility for Examination: an official document or letter from either the ABGC stating that the applicant is in Active Candidate Status and is eligible to sit for the CGC Examination is required. The document must be sent directly from said organization to the Board via pla3@pla.in.gov.
- Supervising Statement - State Form 57725 must be completed and signed by an Indiana-licensed Genetic Counselor or Physician who served as the Supervisor.
- Supervision Contract - an agreement that sets forth the manner in which the Supervisor will:
- Assess and document the professional competence, skill, and experience of the supervisee;
- Determine the nature and level of the supervision required by the supervisee;
- Indicate that the supervisor and supervisee will convene monthly to review clinical services and administrative practices;
- Conduct monthly chart or case reviews; and
- Provide coverage during absence, incapacity, infirmity, or emergencies.
Expiration of Temporary Permit
A temporary license issued under this section expires upon the earliest of the following:- The date on which the applicant meets the requirements of this chapter to be licensed;
- The date that is thirty (30) days after the individual fails the examination; or
- the expiration date
Renewal Instructions
- Renewal Information
- Genetic counselor licenses expire June 30 of even numbered years.
- To renew your license, you must have fifty (50) contact hours that have been approved by the National Society of Genetic Counselors within the two (2) year licensure period. For more information regarding CE please visit our Continuing Education section.
Renewal notices are sent approximately ninety (90) days prior to the expiration date. License holders with valid email addresses on file will be emailed the renewal notice. Those who do not have valid email addresses on file will be mailed the license renewal notice; this notice is mailed to the address of record with the board. The board has no way of knowing whether or not a notice reaches its destination; therefore, when a notice has been emailed to a valid email address or mailed, the duty of the board has been performed.
- Reinstatement Information
If your Genetic Counselor license has expired for three (3) years or more, you must reinstate your license to practice. To reinstate, you must submit the following with your online reinstatement application:
- Application Fee: Pay the current renewal fee ($30) and the current initial application fee ($40), for a total of $70, plus additional processing fees. All fees are nonrefundable.
- Positive Response Documentation: If you answer "Yes" to any questions on the application, provide a detailed statement that includes all relevant details. Include the violation, location, date, cause number, and disposition. Submit copies of court documents for each instance to support the statement. If malpractice, provide the name(s) of the plaintiff(s).
- Continuing Education: Certificates of completion for 50 hours of Continuing Education approved by the National Society of Genetic Counselors taken within the last three (3) years. Please refer to Continuing Education Requirements for more information.
- Continuing Education Information
All Genetic Counselors that are licensed must obtain fifty (50) continuing education contact hours in order to renew your license.
To renew a license, an applicant must complete continuing education. The continuing education must meet the requirements of IC 25-1-4 and consist of:
- the completion in each two (2) year license cycle of fifty (50) contact hours that have been approved by the National Society of Genetic Counselors; or
- the successful completion in each two (2) year license cycle of a reading assignment and proctored examination in medical genetics provided by the American Board of Medical Genetics.
Please do not send in your continuing education certificates. A random audit will be performed after the renewal period is complete. If you are chosen you will be sent a letter with instructions on sending in your certificates.
Waiver Requests
The board may grant an applicant seeking renewal of a license a waiver from all or part of the continuing education requirement for the renewal period if the applicant was not able to fulfill the requirement due to a hardship that resulted from any of the following conditions:- Service in the armed forces of the United States during a substantial part of the renewal period.
- An incapacitating illness or injury.
- Other circumstances determined by the board.
If you wish to request a waiver of the continuing education requirement you must do so prior to renewing your Genetic Counselors license. If you fit one of the categories above and are requesting a waiver, please email pla3@pla.in.gov with the information and formal request.
The Medical Licensing Board meets the 4th Thursday of each Month. Your request will be reviewed at the next board meeting. You will be informed by email of the Board’s decision.
Fee Schedule
- Genetic Counselor Applications/Renewals
Genetic Counselor Fee Schedule
Application/Renewal Fee Initial Application $40.00 Temporary Permit $10.00 Renewal - Prior to June 30 even-numbered years $30.00 Reinstatement - Expired over three years $70.00
FAQs
- FAQs
- Question - Can I obtain a temporary permit?
- Answer - Please review the above instructions.
- Question - How will I know when my license is issued?
- Answer - You will receive an email notifying you of your license number. You may also view the status of any license on our Search & Verify online service. If you see that your license has been issued you may order or print a license card by logging into your account.
- Question - When will my license expire?
- Answer - All genetic counselor licenses expire June 30th of the even years, regardless of the issuance date. Renewal notifications will be sent by email approximately 60 days before the expiration date.
- Question - Will I be required to do continuing education?
- Answer - Yes, you are required to complete 50 hours of CE, approved by the National Society of Genetic Counselors for each renewal cycle. If you are licensed less than 6 months before the expiration date, you are not required to obtain CE.
- Question - Can I obtain a temporary permit?