51.1509 Genetic Counseling/Counselor
A program that prepares individuals to counsel patients and families concerning inherited genetic disorders and diseases; assess risk factors and planning options associated with potential and actual inherited conditions; and serve as patient advocates and provide referral services in relation to private and public support services. Includes instruction in clinical/medical genetics, methods of genetic testing, interviewing and counseling skills, genetic and support services delivery, principles of public health, medical ethics, law and regulations, patient advocacy, and professional standards.
Where 51.1509 sits in the CIP 2020 hierarchy
- >51 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
- >>51.15 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
- >>>51.1509 Genetic Counseling/Counselor
- >>>51.1509 Genetic Counseling/Counselor
51.1509 in other classification systems
Equivalent and related codes across 2 other systems. Click any code to see its full definition, hierarchy, and crosswalks.
Other CIP 2020 codes under 51.1509 Genetic Counseling/Counselor
- 51.1501Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
- 51.1502Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
- 51.1503Clinical/Medical Social Work
- 51.1504Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
- 51.1505Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
- 51.1506Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling
- 51.1507Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy
- 51.1508Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
- 51.1510Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services
- 51.1511Medical Family Therapy/Therapist
- 51.1512Hospice and Palliative Care
- 51.1513Trauma Counseling
- 51.1580Reserved
- 51.1599Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Frequently asked questions
- What is CIP 2020 51.1509?
- CIP 2020 51.1509 is "Genetic Counseling/Counselor". A program that prepares individuals to counsel patients and families concerning inherited genetic disorders and diseases; assess risk factors and planning options associated with potential and actual inherited conditions; and serve as patient advocates and provide referral services in relation to private and public support services. Includes instruction in clinical/medical genetics, methods of genetic testing, interviewing and counseling skills, genetic and support services delivery, principles of public health, medical ethics, law and regulations, patient advocacy, and professional standards.
- How does CIP 2020 51.1509 map to other classification systems?
- 51.1509 Genetic Counseling/Counselor has equivalents in ISCED-F 2013 (0923); SOC 2018 (29-9092). These crosswalks let you translate this code between CIP 2020 and 2 other classification systems.
- What is the parent category of 51.1509?
- 51.1509 Genetic Counseling/Counselor sits under 51.1509 Genetic Counseling/Counselor in the CIP 2020 hierarchy.
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