Genetic counselor

Research and provide the following about the genetic counselors

Duties and responsibilities:

• Analyze patient histories
• Provide genetic testing
• Perform genetic risk calculations
• Educate families about potential health risks
• Help patients to cope with a diagnosis

Salary: Genetic counselors typically earn between $50,000 and $100,000 a year depending on their position, level of expertise, and area of the U.S

Education:

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. 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

Answer: Do you think you would like to be a genetic counselor? Why? Why not?

I would love to be a genetic counselor because my major inspiration is to become a social worker  so this would definitely fit one of my criteria’s.