<![CDATA[Support Center]]> en Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:27:36 +0000 <![CDATA[Genetic Counseling Professional Groups - Find genetic counseling professional associations and societies in your area]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/article/68/genetic-counseling-professional-groups Being a part of your local genetic counseling group is a great way to connect to the genetic counseling community. These groups often provide networking opportunities, CEUs, state licensure advocacy and information, and tons of other great resources for genetic counselors.

State/Area

Name

Website/Contact Info

]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/article/68 Thu, 03 Oct 2024 17:23:42 +0000 <![CDATA[Information for GC license applicants residing outside the US - How do I obtain a Genetic Counseling License if I live outside the US?]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/article/16/information-for-gc-license-applicants-residing-outside-the-us The rise of telehealth has made it possible to provide genetic counseling services from just about anywhere. However, those providing counseling to clients across a border need to be extra careful about the licensure laws that apply to them. For GC in Canada and other countries outside the US, this can become complicated very quickly, especially if the applicant doesn't...

]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/article/16 Fri, 13 Jan 2023 23:25:30 +0000 <![CDATA[Where Can Genetic Counselors Order Genetic Tests? - State laws vary on whether GCs can order genetic tests]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/article/76/where-can-genetic-counselors-order-genetic-tests The ability of Genetic Counselors to order genetic testing has been a point of contention on many levels. Many licensure laws side-step the issue by failing to explicitly allow or prohibit GCs from ordering genetic tests. This can leave GCs in a legislative gray zone, forcing them to depend on their institution's (or 3rd party payor's) varying interpretation of the...

]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/article/76 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 22:59:43 +0000 <![CDATA[GC License Look-up Websites - List of each states free verification website. Search your name and find your license publicly listed with license number and active information. You can download or print from these websites as well.]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/article/11/gc-license-look-up-websites State

Free Verification Download Website

ABGC

https://abgc.learningbuilder.com/Search/Public/MemberRole/Verification

Alabama

https://agcb-search.kalmservices.net/

Arkansas

]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/article/11 Fri, 16 Dec 2022 17:20:07 +0000 <![CDATA[States with Special Training Requirements for Renewals - You'll need more than CEUs to stay compliant in these states]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/article/31/states-with-special-training-requirements-for-renewals While most states have some sort of continuing education requirement in order to renew a genetic counseling license, some go beyond that by requiring specific types of trainings. Here's a list of extra requirements for renewals:

States that require training to renew:

Delaware

Delaware requires that health care providers take Mandatory Reporting Training for Medical Professionals through their...

]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/article/31 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 21:42:56 +0000 <![CDATA[What is the Status of Pending Genetic Counselor Licensing Bills? - Which state might be next to require genetic counseling licensure?]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/article/71/what-is-the-status-of-pending-genetic-counselor-licensing-bills Last updated 3/26/25.

Genetic counselors have been lobbying for licensure laws across the nation with great success. Thirty-five states now have licensure programs.

But what about the states that haven't passed a law yet? We've gathered all the info we could find on pending licensure laws and summarized it below.

Have the inside scoop on new licensure bills? Let us know by emailing...

]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/article/71 Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:55:57 +0000 <![CDATA[What States Require a Genetic Counseling License to Practice? - 35 states require licensure to practice as a Genetic Counselor as of 5/1/2025.]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/article/39/what-states-require-a-genetic-counseling-license-to-practice

State

Require Licensure?

State Licensure Laws

Alabama

Yes

Title 405, Alabama Board of Genetic Counseling Ala. Code 1975 § 34-13A-1

]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/article/39 Wed, 12 Apr 2023 20:10:26 +0000 <![CDATA[How to update your CE Broker for New Hampshire]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/article/70/how-to-update-your-ce-broker-for-new-hampshire Overview: As of November 1st, 2024 CE Broker will now be mandatory to renew your New Hampshire licensure. New Hampshire is joining the likes of Florida and Louisiana to make this a renewal requirement.

What does that mean for you? It means that you will need to upload your CEU certificates to CE Broker to qualify for a renewal. Once the...

]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/article/70 Fri, 08 Nov 2024 21:57:05 +0000 <![CDATA[How Do I Find a Copy of My Genetic Counseling License?]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/article/55/how-do-i-find-a-copy-of-my-genetic-counseling-license With over 30 state licenses available to genetic counselors, tracking how and when copies of these licenses are sent to you can get overwhelming, especially if your copy is lost. Luckily, we've pulled all of that information together for all licensed states and identified which mode(s) are used to deliver a copy of a license.

The majority of states have a...

]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/article/55 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 22:07:47 +0000 <![CDATA[States with Special Training Requirements - You'll need more than CEUs to stay compliant in these states]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/article/4/states-with-special-training-requirements While most states have some sort of continuing education requirement in order to renew a genetic counseling license, some go beyond that by requiring specific types of trainings. Here's a list of extra requirements for new applications and renewals:

States that require training in order to apply:

Michigan

Requires 2 hours of Implicit Bias training. Read the...

]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/article/4 Wed, 27 Jul 2022 19:06:23 +0000 <![CDATA[How to Access the ABGC Learning Scenarios - See how to complete the newest CGC re-certification requirement]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/article/75/how-to-access-the-abgc-learning-scenarios The first ABGC Learning Scenario is live! Though these won't be required until 2026, taking them now will give you a chance to get used to this new requirement.

Here's how to access them:

Log in to your ABGC Learning Builder Account.

Click on CGC Recertification Application

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Scroll down to Learning Scenarios and click "Add...

]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/article/75 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 23:34:30 +0000 <![CDATA[How to Change your Email Address on your GC Licenses - New email? Here's a complete reference guide to updating your contact information]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/article/52/how-to-change-your-email-address-on-your-gc-licenses Maintaining a current email address with the state boards' where you are licensed is important to ensure you receive renewal notices and other updates. Here's how to update your email address. Also know that an email address can be updated during a renewal for the majority of these licenses.

Note, these instructions are only for updating the email address on file...

]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/article/52 Thu, 07 Sep 2023 22:12:06 +0000 <![CDATA[How to Change your Address on your GC Licenses - Just moved? Here's a complete reference guide to updating your mailing address]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/article/18/how-to-change-your-address-on-your-gc-licenses Maintaining current mailing address with the state boards' where you are licensed is important to ensure you receive renewal notices and other updates.

It's important to note that most states will have two designated addresses on file for you - your mailing address and your public address, may also be known as physical location, business addresses, etc. The mailing addresses are...

]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/article/18 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 16:57:36 +0000 <![CDATA[How to Change your Name on your GC Licenses - Your complete guide to updating your name for over 30+ different licenses]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/article/17/how-to-change-your-name-on-your-gc-licenses Changing your name can be a lengthy process, depending on the state, whereas others are more technologically advanced.

Before you begin, make sure to have a copy of your marriage license/certificate or divorce decree on hand to email, upload, or even mail, as documentation of the name change. Some states may also take a driver's license as an alternative type of...

]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/article/17 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 17:24:40 +0000 <![CDATA[How to Obtain a Background Check for your Florida Genetic Counseling License - All Florida Licensed GCs must now submit fingerprints in order to apply or renew their license.]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/article/80/how-to-obtain-a-background-check-for-your-florida-genetic-counseling-license There has been a lot of confusion around the Florida background check requirement, especially for out-of-state GCs. Here's what we've learned about how to meet the new requirement.

All current licensees and new applicants must obtain a "Level 2 LiveScan with Photo." That means going to a Florida approved provider, having them scan your prints digitally, and take your picture while...

]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/article/80 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 21:33:49 +0000 <![CDATA[How to Renew your Idaho Genetic Counseling License - Released a brand new portal on July 1st!]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/article/59/how-to-renew-your-idaho-genetic-counseling-license Overview: If you haven't heard the great news yet, Idaho has moved to an online portal for all your application and renewal needs (as of July 1, 2024). You can now apply, renew, request verifications, and access additional copies of your Idaho license at any moment's notice. The world is your oyster now 😉.

Renewal Date: Every year on licensee's birthday...

]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/article/59 Tue, 09 Jul 2024 17:33:09 +0000 <![CDATA[How to Renew your Alabama Genetic Counseling License]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/article/50/how-to-renew-your-alabama-genetic-counseling-license Overview: Great news!! Alabama just announced that after this October 2023 renewal cycle has passed, the renewal cycle will change from every year to every TWO years. Our pocketbooks are singing praises already!!

With this shift to every two years, the CEU requirements will also switch from 12.5 hours to 25 hours. Keep that in mind for the 2025 renewal deadline.

Renewal...

]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/article/50 Tue, 19 Sep 2023 15:08:25 +0000 <![CDATA[Requesting a License Verification: Methods, Fees, and Tips - Each process for requesting a verification from a State you are licensed in, to a State that you are applying for, is different. Some States have an online process, and some require you to make the request by email or letter.]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/article/12/requesting-a-license-verification-methods-fees-and-tips State you are Licensed in:

Method of Request

Fee

Helpful Tips

Alabama

Online request use: https://algcb-payment.kalmservices.net

$25.00

]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/article/12 Fri, 13 Jan 2023 23:15:21 +0000 <![CDATA[CEU Basics]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/article/20/ceu-basics As genetic counselors, we want our training and skills as healthcare professionals to be recognized. We have distinguished ourselves through ABGC Certification and are making great strides towards State licensure across the US. These credentials help us obtain recognition from employers, payers, and governments, which allows us to further advance our profession. 

]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/article/20 Fri, 27 Jan 2023 21:57:36 +0000 <![CDATA[License Renewal Fees and Timelines]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/genetic-counseling-license-renewal-fees Here's a list of the current renewal terms for each state's genetic counseling licenses.

State

Renewal Term (years)

Fee

Renewal date based on...

Alabama

2

$300 

]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/article/8 Wed, 16 Nov 2022 20:21:33 +0000 <![CDATA[How to Renew your South Dakota Genetic Counseling License]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/article/48/how-to-renew-your-south-dakota-genetic-counseling-license Overview:
License renewals for South Dakota are available 90 days prior to the expiration date.

Renewal Date: July 1st every year

Difficulty: ⏳⏳ 2 out of 4 hourglasses. There are quite a few more questions, particularly in relation to employment. Just takes a little more time and thought to complete.

Timeline: This one usually takes 2 or 3 minutes if everything goes smoothly.

Price: $100...

]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/article/48 Tue, 13 Jun 2023 16:40:44 +0000 <![CDATA[Renewal CEU Requirements for Genetic Counselors]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/article/26/renewal-ceu-requirements-for-genetic-counselors Here's a list of the current CEU and other training requirements for each state's genetic counseling licenses. (Remember, 1 CEU = 10 Contact Hours)

In general, obtaining 2.5 CEUs per year (25 hours) should be enough to satisfy all states and ABGC CEU requirements.

State

Renewal Term (years)

]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/article/26 Thu, 02 Feb 2023 19:33:59 +0000 <![CDATA[States with Unusual CEU Timelines]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/article/27/states-with-unusual-ceu-timelines Most CEU requirements for genetic counselor licenses are pretty straightforward. They say how many CEUs you need at each renewal, and you maintain the proof that you have completed those by your renewal deadline. However, a few states don't follow this simple pattern. Here are the exceptions to the rule to watch out for.

Minnesota

Minnesota requires you complete 2.5 CEUS (...

]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/article/27 Thu, 02 Feb 2023 19:34:03 +0000 <![CDATA[Are CEUs Prorated for my First Genetic Counseling License Renewal?]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/article/51/are-ceus-prorated-for-my-first-genetic-counseling-license-renewal When you're first issued a genetic counseling license, the renewal date may be sooner than you expect. This is because some states have renewal deadlines that occur at the same time for everyone. If you're issued a license in the middle of this cycle, you may have to renew sooner than normal. When this happens, some states prorate your CEU...

]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/article/51 Tue, 01 Aug 2023 22:50:47 +0000 <![CDATA[How to Renew your Oklahoma Genetic Counseling License]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/article/32/how-to-renew-your-oklahoma-genetic-counseling-license
Overview:
Exciting news!! As of Dec 2022, the license renewal process for the state of Oklahoma is now completely online! No more mailing in forms, CEU certificates, and checks and as an added bonus, their new website is also user friendly and straight forward. The only steps that require a bit more thought and effort are setting up the account and...

]]> https://help.meetelsie.com/article/32 Fri, 21 Apr 2023 17:22:28 +0000