Genetic counselor

Duties and Responsibilities:

They must work with patients and families who have a genetic or inherited disorder or birth defect. they must also counsel people who are at risks for problems like these.

Genetic Counselors often educate patients and families about their conditions and how they might best manage their problems.

• ·         They must also examine all the family history to determine what the risks factors might be.
• ·         They assist patients and families to reach a decision about the disorder and what they should do.
• ·         They must also educate other medical professionals and the general public about these genetic disorders.

Salary:

$25,000 - $55,000

Education:

All the students interested in becoming a genetic counselor should take challenging courses in college and high school, especially in science and math.  A master’s degree is required and most graduate programs require a strong background in science, math, and English.

Would you be a Genetic Counselor? Why or why not?

I don’t want to be a genetic counselor because they seem like what they do is boring and not interesting. I feel like its also kind of sad because you have to be telling the parents about their birth defects and such, and I wouldn't want to be doing that.

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