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Genetic Counselor

NQR Code:QG-05-HE-00667-2023-V1.1-HSSC

  • Old Code: QG-05-HE-00667-2023-V1.1-HSSC

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About this Qualification

Job Description

A genetic counselor is an allied healthcare professional who is responsible for obtaining clinical, family and health information, advising individuals/families about their risk of inheriting genetic diseases, informing testing options for diagnosis and providing available options to prevent/ treat genetic conditions. They also focus on empowering their patients by helping them understand and adjust to the genetic conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria 1 Criteria 2 Experience Training Qualification
Previous NSQF qualification of Level 5 3 years None
Previous NSQF qualification of Level 5.5 1.5 Years None
Pursuing 4th year of 3-year/ 4-years UG In relevant field No Experience None
UG In relevant field No Experience None
PG In relevant field No Experience None
Pursuing 1st year of 2 year PG-Degree In relevant field No Experience None

Progression Pathway

  • Progression will be possible in both academic as well as professional area as: Horizontal: NSQF Level 5: Field Trainer/ Field Assessor Vertical: NSQF Level 6: Associate Genetic Counselor/ Senior Genetic Counselor (Prenatal
  • Pediatric
  • Neurogenetic
  • Cancer Counselor) (to be developed) Progression to Diploma/Degree qualifications in the relevant field after training. (NCAHP)"

Learning Module In Job Role/Qualifcation

National Occupation Standards (NOS)/Module NOS Code Mandatory/ Optional Estimated size (Hours) Nos Credit Level
Bridge Modules N/A Mandatory 30 1 6
Collect detailed patient and family history to draw a pedigree HSS/N8713, 2.0 Mandatory 210 7 6
Assess risk for genetic disorders or syndromes HSS/N8714, 2.0 Mandatory 120 4 6
Provide counselling on various genetic tests and coordinate for their execution HSS/N8715, 2.0 Mandatory 90 3 6
Interpret the inferences of the genetic tests and carry out post- test counselling HSS/N8716, 2.0 Mandatory 180 6 6
Provide need- based genetic counselling to the patient and their family members HSS/N8717, 2.0 Mandatory 510 17 6
Promote genetics related awareness HSS/N8718, 2.0 Mandatory 180 6 6
Maintain a professional relationship with patients, colleagues and others HSS/N9615, 2.0 Mandatory 30 1 4
Maintain professional and medico-legal conduct HSS/N9616, 2.0 Mandatory 30 1 4
Follow infection control policies & procedures including biomedical waste disposal protocols HSS/N9618, 2.0 Mandatory 30 1 4
Employability Skills (90 Hours) DGT/VSQ/N0103, Version 1.0 Mandatory 90 3 5