Genetic counsellor, Kaitohuora tūraru iranga
Also known as
- Certified genetic counsellor, associate genetic counsellor, senior genetic counsellor
Genetic counsellors assess an individual or family risk for genetic disorders, illness and defects. They advise and support family members at risk.
Your pay could be
$71K
Lower
$76K to $105K
Most common
$128K
Upper
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Pay is before tax
Your training could be
5 years
Genetic counsellors
- usually work regular business hours and may be on call
- usually work in hospitals, health centres and laboratories and may travel locally
- may do emotionally demanding work
- need to be responsible, identify and solve problems and communicate well
Tasks
- develop medical treatment plans
- collect patients' personal and family medical history
- educate people about genetic conditions
- give emotional support to patients and whānau
- help people understand complex medical information
- counsel and advise expecting parents
- work with other medical professionals
- help people live with genetic conditions
- prepare diagnostic and care reports
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You need
- a bachelor's degree in genetics
- a Master of Genetic Counselling from the University of Technology Sydney or University of Melbourne
- to be certified with the Australasian Society of Genetic Counsellors
- to be a member of Australasian Society of Genetic Counsellors
You may need
- to be a fellow of the Human Genetics Society of Australasia
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
Australasian Society of Genetic Counsellors
Phone Number,0612 9669 6602
accounts@hgsa.org.au
https://asgc.org.au/If you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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