HO CH 23 Quiz Review

The field of genetic counselors is an old profession, dating back to the mid 1800s.

• True
• False

Which degree is needed to become a genetic counselor?

• Associate's
• Bachelor's
• Master's
• Doctorate

_____________ assist patients and families in making healthcare decisions based on risks for genetic disorders.

• Genetic counselors
• Psychiatric counselors
• School social workers
• Administrative counselors

Where are most jobs located for genetic counselors?

• hospitals and offices of physicians
• nursing and assisted living facilities
• universities and colleges
• athletic facilities and physical therapy clinics

Which specialty of genetic counselors deals with counseling for when adult family members have been diagnosed with dementia, cardiovascular disease, or cancer at an early age?

• Predictive genetic counseling
• Psychiatric genetic counseling

Which specialty of genetic counselors deals counseling individuals who have family history of autism or a serious mental illness such as schizophrenia or bipolar disease?

• Predictive genetic counseling
• Psychiatric genetic counseling

Which type of genetic counseling information can be used when parents have concerns about the behavior of one of their children to assist the physician or behavioral counselor determine if there is a genetic basis for the behavior and to seek appropriate treatment?

• Psychiatric genetic counseling
• Predictive genetic counseling
• Neurogenetic genetic counseling
• Genomic medicine genetic counseling

While genetic counselors generally need a Master's degree in order to practice, some obtain a PhD.

• True
• False

As of 2021, which two states were the only two not to require licensure for genetic counselors to practice?

• Vermont and Wyoming
• Wyoming and Colorado
• Vermont and Ohio
• Connecticut and Arkansas

Certification in genetic counseling is NOT typically needed to get a license.

• True
• False