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415.702.92
Genetic Counseling Lab II

Location:
NIH - Bethesda, MD
Term:
2nd term
Department:
Health Behavior and Society
Credits:
2 credits
Academic Year:
2022 - 2023
Instruction Method:
TBD
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:

415.701; Must be enrolled in ScM in Genetic Counseling Program

Description:

This literature-driven course applies interactive genetic counseling techniques to specific settings and client needs. Faculty and students present key issues in client education for various medical specialties, and identify research needs related to genetic counseling. Explores counseling issues through role-play.

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:

  • 35% Participation
  • 15% Discussion
  • 10% Final Paper
  • 40% weekly selection of and presentation of journal articles relevant to the case

Multiterm:
Instructor Consent:

Consent required for some students

Consent Note:

Must be enrolled in ScM in Genetic Counseling Program

For consent, contact:

lorierby@jhu.edu