415.702.92
Genetic Counseling Lab II

Location
NIH - Bethesda, MD
Term
2nd Term
Department
Health, Behavior and Society
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
In-person
Class Time(s)
Friday, 11:00am - 12:50pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Lori Erby
Contact Name
Lori Erby
Contact Email
lori.erby@nih.gov
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

415.701; Must be enrolled in ScM in Genetic Counseling Program

Description
This literature-driven course applies interactive genetic counseling techniques to specific settings and client needs. Faculty and students present key issues in client education for various medical specialties, and identify research needs related to genetic counseling. Explores counseling issues through role-play.
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:
  • 35% Participation
  • 15% Discussion
  • 10% Final Paper
  • 40% weekly selection of and presentation of journal articles relevant to the case
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