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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:
  • 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:

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
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:

lorierby@jhu.edu