Genetic Counselor

                                          Genetic Counselor

Duties and Responsibilities:

                        Genetic counselors work with people who have generic, or have inherited disorders or birth defects. They also help people who are at risk of getting these problems. Genetic Counselors:

·      Tell their patients and families about their problem and tell them how to manage it.

·      Examine the patient’s family history.

·      Help patients and their families to reach decisions about their disorder without having effect in their religious or ethical beliefs.

·      Research about the genetic disorders.

·      Educate people about genetic disorders.

Average Salary: $25,000-$55,000

Educational Requirements:

            Students who would like to become a genetic counselor should take a hard high school curriculum based on math and science.

A master’s degree is required. Many states require genetic counselors to be certified.

                        CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Answer: I would be interested in becoming one only because it seems to help the family as much as the patient. I like to help people and genetic counselors help people so I would like to be one. I would like to be one and help as many people as I can in their decision making.