415.701.92
Genetic Counseling Lab 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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- Friday, 11:00am - 12:50pm
- Auditors Allowed:
- No
- Undergrads Allowed:
- No
- Grading Restriction:
- Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
- Course Instructor:
- Contact:
- Lori Erby
- Resources:
- 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:
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Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Practice genetic counseling in a specific setting using a challenging case example
- Utilize role play to integrate peer feedback and critique
- Outline educational objectives and create innovative application of tools found in the literature
- Compare potential teaching methods
- Explore psychological theory as applied to the case/setting
- Evaluate relevant research and develop research questions
- Methods of Assessment:
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 10% Final Paper
- 25% Participation
- 30% Assignments
- 25% Discussion
- 10% In-class Exercises
- Multiterm:
- Enrollment Restriction:
HBS ScM in Genetic Counseling students
- Instructor Consent:
Consent required for some students
- Consent Note:
Must be enrolled in ScM in Genetic Counseling Program
- For consent, contact: