As health care professionals, genetic counselors help individuals and families understand and adjust to a genetic diagnosis or the possibility of having a hereditary disorder. Genetic counselors interpret family history information and educate patients and professionals about genetic diseases. As specialized counselors, these professionals help patients and families understand genetic testing options and the implications of undergoing genetic testing. In addition, genetic counselors address psychosocial and ethical issues associated with a genetic disorder and/or a genetic test result. As health care professionals, genetic counselors help individuals and families understand and adjust to a genetic diagnosis or the possibility of having a hereditary disorder. Genetic counselors interpret family history information and educate patients and professionals about genetic diseases. As specialized counselors, these professionals help patients and families understand genetic testing options and the implications of undergoing genetic testing. In addition, genetic counselors address psychosocial and ethical issues associated with a genetic disorder and/or a genetic test result.

- W- W- W- Working condition of a Genetic counselor is usually as a office worker, working for government or private. Moat of the time genetic counselors works alone to provide information and advices. They also need to work in team to complete a project that requires different skills.

A genetic counselor is a professional who has to go through rigid medical preparation and education. If you are interested in identifying human genetic disorders, then a genetic counseling career may be perfect for you. Here’s how to start this career and land genetic counselor jobs. Earn Bachelor’ degree after graduations. Complete a master’s degree in genetic counseling. Get certified

LEVEL 1Entry level of Genetic Counselor EARNINGS $25,000 to $34,000 a year REQUIREMENTSMaster’s degree in Genetic counselor RESPONSIBILITIES To help individuals and families understand and adjust to a genetic diagnosis or the possibility of having a hereditary disorder.

LEVEL 28 years experience in field of Genetic counselor. EARNINGS Average $54,000 a year. REQUIREMENTS Eight experience in private sector or governmental sector as Genetic counselor. RESPONSIBILITIES To help individuals and families understand and adjust to a genetic diagnosis or the possibility of having a hereditary disorder. Sometimes work with interims and provide guidance to them.