TITLE 844 MEDICAL LICENSING BOARD OF INDIANA
Final Rule
LSA Document #10-63(F)
DIGEST
Adds
844 IAC 14 to establish definitions; education, examination, and licensure requirements; and licensure renewal requirement. Effective 30 days after filing with the Publisher.
SECTION 1.
844 IAC 14 IS ADDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
ARTICLE 14. GENETIC COUNSELORS
Rule 1. Definitions
Authority:
IC 25-17.3-3-2
Sec. 1. The definitions in this rule and in IC 25-17.3 apply throughout this article.
(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 14-1-1; filed Jun 1, 2010, 1:15 p.m.: 20100630-IR-844100063FRA)
Authority:
IC 25-17.3-3-2
Sec. 2. "ABGC" means the American Board of Genetic Counseling.
(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 14-1-2; filed Jun 1, 2010, 1:15 p.m.: 20100630-IR-844100063FRA)
844 IAC 14-1-3 "Active candidate status" defined
Authority:
IC 25-17.3-3-2
Sec. 3. "Active candidate status" means a person who has:
(1) met the requirements established by the ABGC to take the ABGC certification examination in genetic counseling; and
(2) has been granted this designation by ABGC.
(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 14-1-3; filed Jun 1, 2010, 1:15 p.m.: 20100630-IR-844100063FRA)
Authority:
IC 25-17.3-3-2
Sec. 4. "Board" means the medical licensing board of Indiana established by IC 25-22.5-2-1
(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 14-1-4; filed Jun 1, 2010, 1:15 p.m.: 20100630-IR-844100063FRA)
844 IAC 14-1-5 "Direct supervision" defined
Authority:
IC 25-17.3-3-2
Sec. 5. "Direct supervision" means a genetic supervisor who has the overall responsibility to assess the work of the holder of a temporary license, including regular meetings and chart review, provided that a supervision contract signed by the genetic supervisor and supervisee be on file with both parties. The genetic supervisor shall not be required to be physically present where such licensee provides genetic counseling services; however, the supervisor shall be readily accessible during the performance of the services.
(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 14-1-5; filed Jun 1, 2010, 1:15 p.m.: 20100630-IR-844100063FRA)
844 IAC 14-1-6 "Genetic counseling" defined
Authority:
IC 25-17.3-3-2
Sec. 6. "Genetic counseling" has the meaning set forth in IC 25-17.3-2-4.
(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 14-1-6; filed Jun 1, 2010, 1:15 p.m.: 20100630-IR-844100063FRA)
Authority:
IC 25-17.3-3-2
Sec. 7. "Licensee" means a licensed genetic counselor under this title.
(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 14-1-7; filed Jun 1, 2010, 1:15 p.m.: 20100630-IR-844100063FRA)
Authority:
IC 25-17.3-3-2
Sec. 8. "Licensing agency" means the Indiana professional licensing agency established under IC 25-1-5-3.
(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 14-1-8; filed Jun 1, 2010, 1:15 p.m.: 20100630-IR-844100063FRA)
Authority:
IC 25-17.3-3-2
Sec. 9. "Supervisee" means a genetic counselor with a temporary license.
(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 14-1-9; filed Jun 1, 2010, 1:15 p.m.: 20100630-IR-844100063FRA)
844 IAC 14-1-10 "Supervision contract" defined
Authority:
IC 25-17.3-3-2
Sec. 10. "Supervision contract" means a written contract between the holder of a temporary license and a licensed genetic counselor or physician licensed under IC 25-22.5, that sets forth the manner in which the genetic supervisor will supervise the supervisee and specify the following:
(1) Assess and document the professional competence, skill, and experience of the supervisee.
(2) Determine the nature and level of the supervision required by the supervisee.
(3) Convene monthly to review clinical services and administrative practices.
(4) Conduct monthly chart or case reviews.
(5) Provide coverage during absence, incapacity, infirmity, or emergency by the genetic supervisor.
(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 14-1-10; filed Jun 1, 2010, 1:15 p.m.: 20100630-IR-844100063FRA)
Authority:
IC 25-17.3-3-2
Sec. 11. "Supervisor" means an individual who is a genetic counselor licensed under IC 25-17.3, or a physician licensed to practice medicine under IC 25-22.5 and supervises the holder of a temporary permit.
(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 14-1-11; filed Jun 1, 2010, 1:15 p.m.: 20100630-IR-844100063FRA)
Rule 2. Licensure
Authority:
IC 25-17.3-3-2
Sec. 1. In order to be licensed as a genetic counselor, all applicants shall do the following:
(1) File a completed application in the form and manner required by the board.
(3) Submit official transcripts showing proof that applicant has received a degree specified in IC 25-17.3-4-1(3).
(4) Original score report showing that applicant has passed an examination required by IC 25-17.3-4-1(4).
(5) Cause each state where the applicant is licensed or has been licensed in, as a genetic counselor or any other health profession, to submit to the board verification of the applicant's current status and whether the applicant has been subject to disciplinary action in that state.
(6) Provide a work history in the practice of genetic counseling on a form provided by the board.
(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 14-2-1; filed Jun 1, 2010, 1:15 p.m.: 20100630-IR-844100063FRA)
844 IAC 14-2-2 Requirements for a temporary license
Authority:
IC 25-17.3-3-2
Sec. 2. The board may grant a temporary license to an applicant who meets all the qualifications in section 1 of this rule, with the exception of having passed the examination and must provide proof of active candidate status with the ABGC.
(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 14-2-2; filed Jun 1, 2010, 1:15 p.m.: 20100630-IR-844100063FRA)
Rule 3. Fees
Authority:
IC 25-17.3-3-2
Sec. 1. An applicant for licensure to practice as a genetic counselor shall pay to the board the following fees:
| |
| Application for permanent licensure | $40 |
| Application for a temporary license | $10 |
| Renewal fee | $30 per biennium |
(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 14-3-1; filed Jun 1, 2010, 1:15 p.m.: 20100630-IR-844100063FRA)
Rule 4. Renewal
844 IAC 14-4-1 Licensure expiration and renewal
Authority:
IC 25-17.3-3-2
Sec. 1. (a) A genetic counselor license issued under this article expires on a date established by the licensing agency, and every two (2) years thereafter.
(b) Applicants for renewal must:
(1) apply for renewal in the manner required by the board in 844 IAC 14-3-1;
(2) pay a renewal fee established by the board; and
(3) affirm they have completed the required continuing education.
(c) If a renewal application is not submitted before the license expires under subsection (a), the certificate:
(1) is delinquent; and
(2) may be reinstated under section 2 of this rule.
(d) A license holder's failure to receive notice of the upcoming license expiration because of failure to notify the board of a change of address or change of name shall not:
(1) constitute an error on the part of the board or the licensing agency; or
(2) excuse the license holder from timely renewal of the certification.
(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 14-4-1; filed Jun 1, 2010, 1:15 p.m.: 20100630-IR-844100063FRA)
844 IAC 14-4-2 Reinstatement of delinquent license
Authority:
IC 25-17.3-3-2
Sec. 2. (a) The holder of a certificate that was issued by the board that is three (3) years or less delinquent shall be reinstated upon meeting the requirements of IC 25-1-8-6(c).
(b) The holder of a certificate that was issued by the board that is more than three (3) years delinquent shall be reinstated upon meeting the requirements of IC 25-1-8-6(d).
(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 14-4-2; filed Jun 1, 2010, 1:15 p.m.: 20100630-IR-844100063FRA)
844 IAC 14-4-3 Verification of attendance of continuing education
Authority:
IC 25-17.3-3-2
Sec. 3. The licensed genetic counselor shall:
(1) retain copies of certificates of completion for continuing education courses for three (3) years from the end of the licensing period for which the continuing education applied; and
(2) provide the board with copies of the certificates of completion upon the board's request for a compliance audit.
(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 14-4-3; filed Jun 1, 2010, 1:15 p.m.: 20100630-IR-844100063FRA)
Hearing Held: April 22, 2010
Approved by Attorney General: May 24, 2010
Approved by Governor: June 1, 2010
Filed with Publisher: June 1, 2010, 1:15 p.m.
Documents Incorporated by Reference: None Received by Publisher
Small Business Regulatory Coordinator: Kristen Kelley, Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, Indiana Government Center South, 402 West Washington Street, Room W072, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204, (317) 234-2060, krkelley@pla.in.gov
Posted: 06/30/2010 by Legislative Services Agency
DIN: 20100630-IR-844100063FRA
Composed: May 04,2024 6:07:16AM EDT
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