Day #28

Genetic Counselor

Duties and Responsibilities:

Genetic Counselors provide information and advice for people that can possibly be at risk of having genetic disorders. A genetic counselor meets with you to discuss the genetic risks that can happen; the counselor can be for you or another family member. The meeting may follow with a genetic testing. There are many reasons to have a genetic counselor meet with some of them are:

·     Have a family history of genetic disorder or birth defect.

·     Are pregnant or thinking about having a baby after the age of 35.

·     Already have a child with a birth defect.

·     Have an ultrasound test with a potential problem.

Salary: $60,000- $70,000

Education Requirements:

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. Schools may require or strongly recommend paid or volunteer experience prior to enrolling in the professional program.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Do you think you would like to be a Genetic Counselor?

This isn't my dream job, but it certainly looks interesting, so yes I would like to be a Genetic Counselor.