Genetic Counselor

Duties and Responsibilities:

Genetic Counselor work at hospitals, universities, laboratories and private clinics. They are trained to analyze genetic data and communicate risk factors to patients and their families. Genetic Counselor are trained in the following:

Ø Analyze patient histories

Ø Provide genetic testing

Ø Perform genetic risk calculations

Ø Educate families about health risks

Ø Help patients to cope with a diagnosis

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

Educational Requirements:

Those people who are interested in being a Genetic Counselor you must complete a master’s degree . Students can prepare for admission with undergraduate courses in chemistry, biology, genetics and psychology. Schools may require or strongly recommend volunteer experience prior to enroll in a better program.

I wouldn’t want to be a Genetic Counselor because I am not interested but it has really nice thing but for someone who really want to be one not like me. Well to me it sound boring.