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Advanced Topics in Cancer Genomics for Genetic Counselors
Location
Internet
Term
4th Term
Department
Health, Behavior and Society
Credit(s)
0.5
Academic Year
2023 - 2024
Instruction Method
Asynchronous Online with Some Synchronous Online
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Aims to expose ScM Genetic Counseling students to novel and emerging technologies in oncology. Evaluates the relevance of these technologies to genetic counseling practice. Familiarizes genetic counseling students with the emerging tools and clinical reasoning associated with new technologies for tumor profiling, genome-guided cancer prevention, and treatment.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of emerging cancer diagnostic and treatment approaches that incorporate germline and somatic genome sequence data.
- Identify challenges and opportunities these technologies introduce to genetic counseling practice.
- Apply knowledge of these technologies to a critical evaluation of genetic counselors’ evolving scope of practice in the cancer setting.
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 50% Discussion Board
- 25% LiveTalks
- 25% Reflection
Enrollment Restriction
Restricted to ScM in Genetic Counseling students