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415.861.92 Genetic Counseling Seminar: Topics in the Field

Department:
Health Behavior and Society
Term:
1st term
Credits:
2 credits
Academic Year:
2019 - 2020
Location:
NIH - Bethesda, MD
Class Times:
  • Friday,  1:30 - 3:20pm
Auditors Allowed:
No
Grading Restriction:
Pass/Fail
Contact:
Lori Erby
Course Instructor :
Resources:
Prerequisite:

Must be enrolled in ScM in Genetic Counseling Program

Description:

Offers a dynamic forum for discussion that focuses on genetic counseling research, policy, and education and their impact on clinical practice. Invites a diverse group of professionals to present topics well suited for class discussion. Includes student-led case presentations to highlight the psychological, social, and ethical issues in genetic counseling. Exposes students to a variety of client attitudes, reactions, and experiences by including clients who have personal experience with a genetic condition or familial risk as speakers.

Learning Objectives:

Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

  1. Present concise case summaries and exchange impressions of the psychological, social, and ethical aspects of genetic counseling
  2. Establish relationships with other students to facilitate mentoring, strategizing, and camaraderie
  3. Describe provocative issues in the field of genetic counseling
  4. Explain the types of cases and professional issues encountered by genetic counselors
  5. Describe the variety of genetic counseling research topics
  6. Describe programs in policy and ethics related to genetic counseling
  7. Describe the personal experiences of those with genetic conditions or living at increased risk
Methods of Assessment:

Student evaluation based on class preparation and participation and in-class presentations of hypothetical and real cases.

Multiterm:
Enrollment Restriction:

ScM in Genetic Counseling students

Instructor Consent:

Consent required for some students

Consent Note:

Consent required for non-ScM in Genetic Counseling students.

For consent, contact:

lorierby@jhu.edu

Special Comments:

ScM in Genetic Counseling students must register for all four terms. Non-ScM in Genetic Counseling students are only required to register for either the two fall or two spring terms.