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31303.03 – Genetic counsellors

Genetic counsellors assess individual or family risk of genetic conditions, and provide information to individuals, families and healthcare providers to promote informed choice.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Genetic counsellor

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Provide information and support to families affected by or at risk of a genetic disorder
  • Gather and analyze family history and inheritance patterns, calculate risks of recurrence, and provide information about genetic testing and related procedures
  • Develop, implement or coordinate action plans and refer individuals and families to other health professionals
  • Design and conduct genetics training programs for other healthcare professionals or the general public
  • May conduct research in the field of medical genetics and genetic counselling.

Additional information

  • There is no mobility between these occupations without further training.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • General practitioners and family physicians (31102)
  • Managers in health care (30010)
  • Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating (31209)
  • Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine (31100)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

3 – Health occupations

TEER

1 – Occupations usually require a university degree

Major group

31 – Professional occupations in health

Sub-major group

313 – Nursing and allied health professionals

Minor group

3130 – Nursing and allied health professionals

Unit group

31303 – Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals

Occupational profile

31303.03 – Genetic counsellors

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