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415.701.92
Advanced Genetic Counseling I

Location
NIH - Bethesda, MD
Term
1st Term
Department
Health, Behavior and Society
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2018 - 2019
Instruction Method
TBD
Class Time(s)
Friday, 11:00am - 12:50pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

415.630-631; Must be enrolled in ScM in Genetic Counseling Program

Description
Explores interactive genetic counseling interventions as they apply to specific clinical settings and client needs. Presents key issues in client education for various medical specialties, and identifies research needs related to genetic counseling. Examines counseling issues through the use of role-plays.
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
Enrollment Restriction
HBS ScM in Genetic Counseling students