Genetic
Counselor 

Duties
and Responsibilities:
Genetic
Counselors work at hospitals, universities, laboratories and private clinics.
They are trained to analyze genetic data and communicate risk factors to
patients and their families. A family history of cancer, muscular dystrophy or
cystic fibrosis might cause an individual to seek genetic counseling. Tasked
with identifying potential predispositions for physical and mental diseases and
disorders, genetic counselors are trained like
- Analyze Patient histories
- Provide genetic testing
- Perform genetic risk calculations
- Educate families about potential health risks
- Help patients to cope with a diagnosis
Average
Salary:
$25,000-$55,000
Educational
Requirements:
Those interested
in the field must complete a master`s degree program in genetic counseling. Due
to the small number of accredited programs, graduate schools often have a
highly selective admission process. Students can prepare for admission with
undergraduate courses in chemistry, biology, genetics and psychology. Schools
may require or strongly recommend paid or volunteer experience prior to
enrolling in the professional program. Graduate program
coursework requires clinical training through internships where students learn
about the following: - Molecular genetics
- Genetic screening
- Counseling ethics and techniques
- Research methods
- Prenatal diagnosis
- Population studies
- Birth defects
I wouldn’t like to be a genetic
counselor because, im not that satisfied on what this job does but it’s a really
good job.
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