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Genetic Counseling Seminar: Topics in the Field
- Location:
- NIH - Bethesda, MD
- Term:
- 4th term
- Department:
- Health Behavior and Society
- Credits:
- 2 credits
- Academic Year:
- 2022 - 2023
- Instruction Method:
- TBD
- Class Times:
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- Friday, 1:30 - 3:20pm
- Auditors Allowed:
- No
- Undergrads Allowed:
- No
- Grading Restriction:
- Pass/Fail
- Course Instructor:
- Contact:
- Lori Erby
- Resources:
- Prerequisite:
Must be enrolled in ScM in Genetic Counseling Program
- Description:
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Offers a dynamic forum for discussion that focuses on genetic counseling research, policy, and education and their impact on clinical practice. Invites a diverse group of professionals to present topics well suited for class discussion. Includes student-led case presentations to highlight the psychological, social, and ethical issues in genetic counseling. Exposes students to a variety of client attitudes, reactions, and experiences by including clients who have personal experience with a genetic condition or familial risk as speakers.
- Learning Objectives:
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Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Present concise case summaries and exchange impressions of the psychological, social, and ethical aspects of genetic counseling
- Establish relationships with other students to facilitate mentoring, strategizing, and camaraderie
- Describe provocative issues in the field of genetic counseling
- Explain the types of cases and professional issues encountered by genetic counselors
- Describe the variety of genetic counseling research topics
- Describe programs in policy and ethics related to genetic counseling
- Describe the personal experiences of those with genetic conditions or living at increased risk
- Methods of Assessment:
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 50% Participation
- 50% Assignments
- Multiterm:
- Enrollment Restriction:
ScM in Genetic Counseling students
- Instructor Consent:
Consent required for some students
- Consent Note:
Consent required for non-ScM in Genetic Counseling students.
- For consent, contact:
- Special Comments:
ScM in Genetic Counseling students must register for all four terms. Non-ScM in Genetic Counseling students are only required to register for either the two fall or two spring terms.