Genetic
Counselor
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Genetic Counselor
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Duties and Responsibilities:
Genetic Counselors work with patients and families
who have genetic, or inherited, disorders and birth defects. They also counsel people who are at risk for
these problems. Genetic counselors
often:
- · They counsel families about their possible illnesses and what they can do prevent them from surfacing
- · Examine family histories to determine the likelihood of genetic problems.
- · Assist patients and families in reaching decisions about genetic disorders that do not conflict with their religious or ethical values.
- · They do research on different genetic disorders
- · Educate medical professionals and the general public about genetic disorders.
Average Salary: $25,000 - $55,000
Educational Requirements:
Students interested in becoming genetic counselors
should take a challenging high school curriculum that emphasizes science and
mathematics.
A master's degree is required, and most graduate
programs require a strong undergraduate background in biology, chemistry, and
behavioral science. Many states require
genetic counselors to be certified.
I would not like to become a genetic counselor
because I find that very upsetting that these kids get a disease that they didn’t
even bring upon themselves they had no choice they were born with it. The
patients that would walk into my office , I would feel very bad, its to
emotional for me to work in.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!
