Taxonomy Code 170300000X

The directory of Genetic Counselors in Rockford, Illinois was last updated 6/30/2024

Shronda Mischelle Posey

8894 HIDDEN SPRINGS CV, CORDOVA, TN

Telephone Number: (901)-351-5767

Licensed Practical Nurse

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Date NPI Record created: 1/2/2019

Latonya Rochelle Addison

8855 N CORTONA CIR, CORDOVA, TN

Telephone Number: (901)-282-9124

Licensed Practical Nurse

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Date NPI Record created: 10/12/2020

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Genetic Counselors
Taxonomy Code 170300000X

Classification: Genetic Counselor, MS

Description

A masters trained health care provider who collects and interprets genetic family histories; assesses the risk of disease occurrence or recurrence; identifies interventions to manage or ameliorate disease risk; educates about inheritance, testing, management, prevention, ethical issues, resources, and research; and counsels to promote informed choices and adaptation. Certification was established in 1993 by the American Board of Genetic Counseling and prior to that by the American Board of Medical Genetics. Requirements for experience, licensure, and job responsibilities vary among the states.

Notes

Source: National Society of Genetic Counselors [7/1/2005: new]