ProgramCIP 51.1010
Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist
A program that prepares individuals to perform analyses of the human genome and chromosomes for the research and diagnosis of genetic diseases and defects, in preparation for organ transplants, and in support of treatments for cancers and leukemias. Includes instruction in chromosome analysis, fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH), molecular genetic techniques, cytotechnology, and photomicrography.
Definition from U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (CIP 2020).
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Leads to
3 jobs02.
Knowledge those jobs draw on
- English Language3 of 3
- Biology3 of 3
- Medicine and Dentistry3 of 3
- Chemistry2 of 3
- Computers and Electronics2 of 3
- Administrative2 of 3
- Education and Training1 of 3
- Customer and Personal Service1 of 3
- Mathematics1 of 3
- Psychology1 of 3
- Administration and Management1 of 3
How many of the linked jobs rate the area important (O*NET importance 3.5 or more out of 5).
03.
See also
- Human/Medical Genetics26.0806