What is a Genetic Counselor?

    A Genetic Counsler talks to people about birth defects, genetic conditions, and helps families deal with feelings about these conditions. Genetic Counselors often go over a persons family history to determine what genetic diseases run in their family. A Genetic Counselor needs at least a Masters degree, perferably in a biology or heath, human genetics, counsleing, or other related field, and then needs to be certified to practice.