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415.702.92
Advanced Genetic Counseling II

Location
NIH - Bethesda, MD
Term
2nd Term
Department
Health, Behavior and Society
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2013 - 2014
Instruction Method
TBD
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

415.701; Must be enrolled in ScM in Genetic Counseling Program

Description
This literature-driven course applies interactive genetic counseling techniques to specific settings and client needs. Faculty and students present key issues in client education for various medical specialties, and identify research needs related to genetic counseling. Explores counseling issues through role-play.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. practice genetic counseling in a specific setting using a challenging case example
  2. utilize role play to integrate peer feedback and critique
  3. outline educational objectives and create innovative application of tools found in the literature
  4. compare potential teaching methods
  5. explore psychological theory as applied to the case/setting
  6. evaluate relevant research and develop research questions