Genetic Counselors

Code: 29-9092.00
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Preparation & Education
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Industry Outlook
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Active demand across the UK workforce

Role Overview & What They Do

Assess individual or family risk for a variety of inherited conditions, such as genetic disorders and birth defects. Provide information to other healthcare providers or to individuals and families concerned with the risk of inherited conditions. Advise individuals and families to support informed decisionmaking and coping methods for those at risk. May help conduct research related to genetic conditions or genetic counseling.

Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)

Cardiovascular Genetics Counselor Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) Clinical Genetic Counselor Genetic Services Coordinator Hereditary Cancer Program Coordinator Lab Genetic Counselor (Laboratory Genetic Counselor) Medical Science Liaison Pediatric Genetics Clinical Coordinator Prenatal Genetic Counselor Reproductive Genetic Counseling Coordinator

Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks

  • Provide counseling to patient and family members by providing information, education, or reassurance.
  • Analyze genetic information to identify patients or families at risk for specific disorders or syndromes.
  • Provide genetic counseling in specified areas of clinical genetics, such as obstetrics, pediatrics, oncology and neurology.

Frequently Asked Questions About Genetic Counselors

Salaries for a Genetic Counselors vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.

Most employers hiring for a Genetic Counselors in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.

Essential skills and tooling for a Genetic Counselors include: Industry standard competencies, tooling, and methods. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.

Genetic Counselors is classified as a Bright Outlook occupation in the UK, experiencing rapid growth and numerous annual employment openings across both public and private sectors.

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