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Search Cateogry: Genetic Counselors

Statutes

  • Chapter 56 Genetic Counselors
  • Chapter 26 Department of Self-governing Agencies

Rules

24.24.01 – Rules of the Genetic Counselors Licensing Board

National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) Code of Ethics

Guidance

To be updated.

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License Application

Applications and Forms

You may download Applications and Forms for this Board from the links provided below or they may be obtained by contacting the Division.

If you have questions, please contact the Division at (208) 334-3233 or gen@dopl.idaho.gov.

Application for Licensure

Provisional Application

Provisional Renewal

Criminal Conviction Disclosure Form

Inquiry on Impact of Conviction Form – Optional

Request to Inactivate License

Reinstate inactive license

License Renewal

ONLINE LICENSE RENEWAL

Please complete your renewal application and payment of fees through the ONLINE renewal system. There are no additional fees for this service. Documents, if required, may be uploaded when you renew.  If you have questions, please contact renewal@dopl.idaho.gov or 208-334-3233.

If you have not yet met the continuing education requirement, do not submit a renewal indicating that you have. Submitting a fraudulent application for licensure is grounds for discipline against your license.

For your license to remain valid, it must be renewed before the expiration date each year. Remember that you must have an active license to practice in the state of Idaho.

As a courtesy, license renewal reminders are mailed to your mailing address of record approximately six (6) weeks before the license expiration date. If you do not receive a renewal notice, you can still renew online and update your address if needed. You are responsible to timely renew your license whether you receive a renewal notice or not. 

Please note: If you fail to renew your license before its expiration date a reinstatement fee will be required by Idaho Code 67-2614 and cannot be waived. In addition, you may be required to submit continuing education or other required documentation prior to the reinstatement of your license. 

EXPIRED LICENSE

Q:  I have let my license lapse, what must I do to activate that license?

A:  A license that has been lapsed less than five years may be reinstated upon submission of a renewal application together with the payment of renewal fees, a license re-instatement fee, and proof of completion of continuing education as required in the rules.  If a license has been lapsed for more than five years, a new application for licensure is required.

Fees

GENETIC COUNSELOR

     LICENSE RENEWAL                                                        150.00
     REINSTATEMENT PENALTY                                            35.00

GENETIC COUNSELOR – APPLICANT

     APPLICATION FEE                                                          50.00
     ORIGINAL LICENSE FEE                                               150.00
     ENDORSEMENT FEE                                                     150.00
     PROVISIONAL                                                                 150.00

GENETIC COUNSELOR – INACTIVE

     LICENSE RENEWAL                                                       150.00
     REINSTATEMENT PENALTY                                          35.00

OTHER FEES

     DUPLICATE LICENSE FEE                                             10.00
     CERTIFICATION FEE                                                      10.00

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UPDATING YOUR LICENSE

** You will not receive a license/registration bearing the updated information until the next renewal period unless you submit the name change form along with the required documentation prior to renewing online.

INDIVIDUAL NAME CHANGES

The individual name that appears on your license/registration must be your legal name. If it is not, you need to update your record by filling out a Name/Address Change Affidavit and submitting it with the proper documentation (i.e. a marriage license, divorce decree, or court document noting name change) to the Division.

NOTE: You cannot change the name of your business or the legal structure of your business with this form. Changes to the name of your business or the legal structure of your business may require you to reapply. Please contact the Division prior to the expiration date of your license/registration if you have changed the name or structure of your business.

ADDRESS CHANGES

Every record at the Division contains two addresses:

1. Address of Record: This is the address that appears on your license/registration and is your business/public record address. You must have an address of record on file. If you do not provide an address of record, your mailing address will be used as the address of record.

2. Mailing Address: This is the address used by the Board and Division staff to send correspondence to you. This address is not a public record unless you do not provide a public record address.

If you have moved or changed either your Address of Record or your Mailing Address, you should notify the Division as soon as possible by filling out the Name/Address Change Affidavit and submitting it to the Division OR by updating the information ONLINE.

PHONE NUMBER & E-MAIL ADDRESS

The Division also maintains business phone numbers and e-mail addresses for those who wish to provide them. The business phone number you provide will be part of your public record. The e-mail address you provide will be used by the Board and Division staff to send correspondence to you. Your e-mail address is not a public record.

There is no fee required to update any of the contact information in your Division record.

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The following list includes web page links and contact information for entities relevant to the profession.

The American Board of Genetic Counselors (ABGC)
Phone: 312.321.6879
Email: info@abgc.net

American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG)
Phone: 301.634.7315
Email: abmgg@abmgg.org

National Society of Genetic Counselors
Phone: 312.321.6834
Email: nsgc@nsgc.org

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Q: Am I required to get a license in Idaho?

Idaho Code 54-5605. A license shall be required to engage in the practice of genetic counseling. No person shall hold himself out as a genetic counselor unless he is licensed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. No person who is not so licensed may use in connection with his name or place of business the title genetic counselor, licensed genetic counselor, gene counselor, genetic consultant, genetic associate or any words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that a person holds a genetic counselor license unless such person holds a genetic counselor license.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

All licensees must comply with the following continuing education requirements:

Beginning with the second renewal of their license, a licensee shall be required to complete a minimum of two (2) hours of continuing education (CE) within the preceding twelve (12) months or one (1) CEU and one (1) PAC. For the full CE requirement please click here.

Courses from the National Society of Genetic Counselors are pre-approved by the Idaho Board for CE credit. For a list of NSGC approved courses, click here.

AUDITS

The Board conducts annual audits to ensure compliance with the continuing education requirements.  By submitting your renewal and answering “Yes” to the question that you have met the continuing education requirements, you are certifying that you have already obtained proof of having completed the required continuing education. 

If you have questions about the continuing education or audit requirements, you may e-mail the Board at: gen@dopl.idaho.gov.

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National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) Code of Ethics

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Welcome to the Board of Genetic Counselors

Please contact us with any questions via email gen@dopl.idaho.gov or phone (208) 334-3233.

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Additional Board Information

Board Members

NamePositionExpirationOriginal Appointment
Physician
Jack ZarybniskyPublic MemberJuly 1, 2025October 3, 2017
Heather Hussey-JohnsonGenetic CounselorJuly 1, 2025July 1, 2015
Mary ConwayGenetic CounselorJuly 1, 2026August 25, 2020

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Meeting Minutes

2023:

  • 2023-09-19
  • 2023-03-15

2022:

  • 2022-12-06
  • 2022-02-02
Discipline

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To make an online disciplinary actions payment, please click here.

Requesting Duplicates

The license/registration issued to you by the Division is public proof that you are entitled to pursue certain activities regulated by Idaho Law.  If your license/registration becomes lost or destroyed, you may obtain a replacement from the Division.  A replacement may also be requested if you have changed your name or address and wish to receive a license/registration bearing the updated information.  

You may complete the Application for Duplicate License form online, print it out and sign it, and send it with the fee required by Idaho law to the Division.  Your application will not be processed unless the fee is received with the application.   A replacement card will be sent to the mailing address.

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