Genetics Counselor - Pediatrics

Genetic Counselor

Provides genetic counseling to patients, specializing in Pediatrics. Prepare detailed patient family medical histories to analyze genetic information to identify a patient's risk for specific genetic disorders or syndromes

Explain risks and benefits of various diagnostic procedures, and facilitate a decision making process for patients

Discuss testing options and associated risks to assist patients in making informed medical decisions, and maintain communications with families through decision making and resolutions

Prepare detailed reports of patient sessions to provide information on complex genetic concepts to referring care providers

Provide results of normal tests to patients and notify primary care providers of abnormal results

Collect patient data and prepare clinical plans for patients scheduled for genetics counseling

Prepare three generation pedigrees (family history in the assessment of risk for common disease), and anticipate patient's needs to obtain information for case management

Serve as a technical resource to both the hospital and community, provide staff education, and develop goals for professional development

Further Research in Genetic Counseling

Master's Degree in Human Genetics

Completion of at least 3 months of prenatal and/or pediatric internships

Experience providing direct independent pediatric patient care through employment or internships

American Board of Genetic Counseling Certification; Genetic Counselor State License

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