Wednesday, February 18, 2009

What is a genetic counselor?


Job details-genetic counselors provide both information and support to families who have members with genetic disorders, and to families who may have the risk of inherited disorders. They identify families with the risk, investigate the problem in the family, find information about the disorder and analyze the inheritance patterns and give options to the family.

Qualifications-genetic counselors hold a master's degree from one of over 30 U.S. graduate programs. Certification is obtained through successful completion of documented clinical experience and the American Board of Genetic Counceling's examination.


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