Genetic Counselor

Duties and Responsibilities:

Genetic counselors are trained specialists who determine risk factors for hereditary diseases and disorders in patients. They provide genetic testing and offer education and counseling to patients and their families. A master's degree in the field is required, and in some states a license in provided for the profession. Furthermore, they conduct research about genetic disorders.

Salary: $49,646 - $65,168

Education:                                                                                                                                        
In order to become a genetic counselor you will need to be required a master’s degree. They also help educate people of inheriting genetic disorders or diseases using information from a patient’s family medical history. Genetic counselors explain some possible testing options and provide help to patients, and family members. In addition to that they educate other healthcare professionals, students, and the public about genetic disorders. Students in high school that want to become a genetic counselor should take challenging courses that involve math and science.

Answer: I don’t think I’ll like to be a genetic counselor because my specialization is in medicine which is way more different then a genetic counselor. They do different stuff like in medicine they study it and experiment in it.

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