What does that fingerprint say? Genetic Counsellors What does that fingerprint say?
The job Work as members of a healthcare team. Provide counsel to the families Provide referrals
The job Help analyze patterns
Education requirements High school diploma to university Bachelor of Science (4 years at any university) Masters of Degree (another 2 – 4 years) In Canada there are only 3 universities that offer the masters program needed: UBC University of Toronto University of McGill
Who are counsellors available to? Genetic counselling is available to individuals, couples and families who have genetic concerns, including questions about the risk of developing a genetic condition.