415.620.92
Introduction to Genetic Counseling I
- Location:
- NIH - Bethesda, MD
- Term:
- 1st term
- Department:
- Health Behavior and Society
- Credits:
- 2 credits
- Academic Year:
- 2022 - 2023
- Instruction Method:
- Hybrid In-person and Synchronous Online
- Class Times:
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- Thursday, 1:30 - 3:20pm
- Auditors Allowed:
- No
- Undergrads Allowed:
- No
- Grading Restriction:
- Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
- Course Instructors:
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- Megan Cho
- Lori H. Erby
- Leila Jamal
- Contact:
- Megan Cho
- Resources:
- Description:
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Introduces the scope of genetic counseling practice, laying a foundation for the JHU/NHGRI Genetic Counseling Graduate Program. Compares definitions of genetic counseling with objectives, practice standards and a code of ethics. Explores genetic counseling values as they relate to roles and responsibilities toward clients. Introduces ethical, legal and policy issues specific to genetic counseling in conjunction with a research agenda for the future. Includes case discussion, verbal critiquing of primary literature, role-playing, and semi-formal debates.
- Learning Objectives:
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Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the history and goals of genetic counseling
- Understand the genetic counseling process and the roles that the counselor and client play in the counseling interaction
- Evaluate the role of genetic risk information in disease understanding and decision making
- Discuss the professional, legal, cultural, and ethical implications of how genetic counseling is practiced, today and in the future
- Methods of Assessment:
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 40% Participation
- 30% Midterm
- 30% Final Exam
- Multiterm:
Final grade applies to all terms
- Enrollment Restriction:
Must be enrolled in ScM in Genetic Counseling Program
- Instructor Consent:
No consent required
- Jointly Offered With: