Genetic Counsleor

                                            Genetic Counselor

Duties and Responsibilities:  The genetic counselor is a person who helps families understand genetic disorders and to provide information and support to those families. They refer individuals or families to local services that can be of assistance 

Salary: The average yearly salary of this carrier is from $22,000 - $65,000

Educational requirements: Those interested in the field must complete a master's degree program in genetic counseling. The small number of accredited programs, graduate schools often has 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

Would you like to be a genetic counselor? I would like to because it sound something to help families and kids. This captures my attentions because it is and opportunity to help families who suffer.