Why become a genetic counselor?
Help people
Be passionate about your job by living out your mission of caring for others and providing critical support for individuals and families during pivotal life moments.
In demand
Demand for genetic counselors is growing at a much faster-than-average rate, reports the Bureau of Labor Statistics, meaning opportunities will only continue to expand.
Great benefits
Genetic counselors enjoy a great quality of life with high pay, stable benefits, and a good work-life balance. As a bonus, they're respected within the medical community.
New Opportunity!
Online Job Shadow
MNGCA is excited to offer an online, asynchronous genetic counseling shadowing program through the University of Minnesota. This course is geared for individuals interested in the career of genetic counselor and/or prospective genetic counselining students as well as part of genetic counseling training.
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About the course
15 hours of self-paced content with observations in telehealth genetic counseling appointments within the cancer, cardiovascular and prenatal spaces. ​​The cost of the program is $30 and participants will receive a badge to certify completion.
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