415.701.92
Genetic Counseling Lab I

Location
NIH - Bethesda, MD
Term
1st Term
Department
Health, Behavior and Society
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
In-person
Class Time(s)
Monday, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Lori Erby
Contact Name
Lori Erby
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

415.630-631; Must be enrolled in ScM in Genetic Counseling Program

Description
Explores interactive genetic counseling interventions as they apply to specific clinical settings and client needs. Presents key issues in client education for various medical specialties, and identifies research needs related to genetic counseling. Examines counseling issues through the use of role-plays.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Practice genetic counseling in a specific setting using a challenging case example
  2. Utilize role play to integrate peer feedback and critique
  3. Outline educational objectives and create innovative application of tools found in the literature
  4. Compare potential teaching methods
  5. Explore psychological theory as applied to the case/setting
  6. Evaluate relevant research and develop research questions
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 10% Final Paper
  • 25% Participation
  • 30% Assignments
  • 25% Discussion
  • 10% In-class Exercises
Enrollment Restriction
HBS ScM in Genetic Counseling students
Instructor Consent
Consent required for some students
Consent Note
Must be enrolled in ScM in Genetic Counseling Program
Consent Contact
lori.erby@nih.gov
Jointly Offered With
National Inst. Health