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Supervised Clinical Rotations: Genetic Counseling
Location
NIH - Bethesda, MD
Term
1st Term
Department
Health, Behavior and Society
Credit(s)
Variable Credit
Academic Year
2023 - 2024
Instruction Method
Hybrid In-person and Synchronous Online
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Contact Name
Lori Erby
Contact Email
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
Must be enrolled in ScM in Genetic Counseling Program
Offers clinical placements in adult, pediatric, and prenatal genetic centers in the Baltimore-Washington area. Provides opportunity to learn about genetic conditions by their impact on individuals and their families, and about roles of the genetic counselor. Provides a wide range of clinical experiences over the course of multiple placements.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate skills required to practice in a clinical genetic counseling setting
- Critique developing counseling skills
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 80% Assignments
- 10% Reflection
- 10% Self-assessments
Enrollment Restriction
ScM in Genetic Counseling students
Jointly Offered With