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GENETIC COUNSELOR [2 records]

Record 1 - external organization data 2022-09-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Key term(s)
  • genetic counselor

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)

Spanish

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Record 2 2017-12-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Genetics
CONT

Genetic counsellors are health professionals with specialized training and experience in the areas of medical genetics and counselling. Genetic counsellors work as members of a healthcare team, providing individuals and families with information on the nature, inheritance, and implications of genetic disorders to help them make informed medical and personal decisions.

Key term(s)
  • genetic counselor

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Génétique

Spanish

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