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:
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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:
- 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: