Current as of: August 22, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine & Siobhan M. Dolan MD, MPH - Reproductive Genetics
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Working as part of a team of doctors and other health professionals, genetic counsellors provide education and support to families with members who have birth defects or genetic conditions such as sickle cell disease, cystic fibrosis, or hemophilia. They also look at test results and family histories to see how likely a couple is to have a child who has a genetic problem.
Genetic counsellors have graduate degrees and experience in the areas of medical genetics and counselling. Many genetic counsellors have worked in other areas, such as nursing, psychology, public health, or social work.
Licensing, certification, and registration requirements for genetic counsellors vary from province to province.
Current as of: August 22, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine & Siobhan M. Dolan MD, MPH - Reproductive Genetics
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