Genetic Counselor

Duties and responsibilities:

 Genetic counselors are trained specialists who determine risk factors for hereditary diseases and look for disorders in patients. They provide genetic testing and also offer education and counseling to their patients and families.

Average Salary: $49,646-$65,168

Educational Requirements:

A master's degree in the field is required, and some states mandate licensure for the profession. Those who are interested in the field must have a master's degree program in genetic counseling. Students should be prepared for admission with undergraduate courses like chemistry, biology, genetics and psychology.  Graduate program coursework requires all clinical training through internships like where students learn about the

 following:

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Counseling ethics and techniques

o   Molecular genetics

o   Population studies

o   Genetic screening

o   Birth defects

o   Prenatal diagnosis

o   Research methods

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Question: Do you think you would like to be a Genetic Counselor? Why? Why Not?

Answer: Yes, I would like to be a genetic counselor because I would like to help out families and give them advice when they come to a situation where something bad runs in their family and I would like to help out through it all.