415.621.01
Introduction to Genetic Counseling II
- Location:
- East Baltimore
- Term:
- 2nd term
- Department:
- Health Behavior and Society
- Credits:
- 2 credits
- Academic Year:
- 2022 - 2023
- Instruction Method:
- In-person
- Class Times:
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- Thursday, 1:30 - 3:20pm
- Prerequisite:
415.620; Must be enrolled in ScM in Genetic Counseling Program
- Description:
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Compares definitions of genetic counseling (GC) with objectives and service outcomes. Explores counselor values as they relate to roles and responsibilities toward clients. Introduces ethical and policy issues specific to GC in conjunction with a research agenda. Discusses and practices basic tools, including interviewing, history gathering, and case assessment, and nondirective counseling approaches.
- Learning Objectives:
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Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the history and goals of genetic counseling
- Discuss 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 discussing 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:
- 80% Assignments
- 10% Reflection
- 10% Self-assessments
- Multiterm:
Final grade applies to all terms
- Instructor Consent:
No consent required
- Jointly Offered With: