Genetic Counselor

                                                   Genetic Counselor

Duties and Responsibilities: Genetic counselors are health professionals who are trained to help families understand genetic disorders and to provide information and support to those families. They may also serve as patient advocates by referring people or families to local hospitals that can be of help.

Genetic research is a powerful tool for treating medical conditions, but it is still a new tool. Many people whose families are affected by genetic disorders don't understand how it will affect them. Even genetic researchers and doctors don't really understand how genes cause all genetic disorders. Genetic counselors work with doctors and families to get the information they need to understand the disorder. They:

·         Study learns the problem with the gene.

·         Works with Doctors

Salary: $53,204 - $77,349

Education: In order to become a Certified Genetic Counselor, one must obtain a Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling from an ACGC Program. Once all requirements have been met, you may apply and sit for the Certification Examination. There are no other pathways through which a person can become a Certified Genetic Counselor.

Answer: I would like to be a Genetic Counselor because it’s not a lot of work One has to do and get paid a lot.