A health professional with a specialized graduate degree and experience in the areas of medical genetics and counseling. Genetic counselors have a minimum of a master's degree in genetic counseling or a related field. A genetic counseling degree includes extensive training in both human genetics as well as psychology. Many genetic counselors are board-certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling. Job details include working with families to help understand and adapt to genetic disorders including interpreting information, analyzing inheritance patterns and risks, education and suggesting available options. The average salary for a genetic counselor is $62,000 per year.
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