Genetic Counselor

Duties and Responsibilities: As a genetic counselor you work at hospitals, universities, private clinics etc. Genetic Counselors determine risk factors for hereditary diseases and disorders in patients.

Salary: Genetic Counselors amount they earn is around $49,646 -$65,168.

Education: To become a Genetic Counselor you must complete a master degree program in Genetic counseling. In the Graduate program they will learn about different things like:

·         Molecular genetics

·         Genetic screening

·         Counseling ethics and techniques

·         Research methods

·         Birth defects

Answer: Do you think think you would like to be a Genetic Counselor? Why? Why not?

I personality don’t think I would like to be a Genetic Counselor, doesn’t really catch my attention to be that. Ill rather stay as becoming a RN than a Genetic Counselor, I like the duties and Responsibilities as a RN.