Genetic Councilors act as a liaison between doctors and patients.
Genetic Counselors are used in different situations:
1. Before conception: If one or both parents carry a certain trait.
2. During pregnancy: If an abnormality is seen in an ultrasound or a woman is older than 35 years old.
3. After birth: If the baby has a birth defect.
4. Childhood: If a child has developmental delays.
5. Adulthood: If an adult is experience symptoms for adult-onset genetic conditions.
Minimum education – Master’s Degree (M.A. or M.S.)
Coursework typical while obtaining degree: clinical genetics, population genetics, cytogenetic, molecular genetics, psycho-social theory, ethics and counseling techniques.
$45,000 - $65,000 per year
Median Base in the United States: $54,755 per year
Median Base in 10 selected NC cities: $53,355 per year
Base Range in 10 Selected North Carolina Cities: $49,702 to $60,181 per year