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Genetic Counseling Seminar: Topics in the Field
Location
NIH - Bethesda, MD
Term
3rd Term
Department
Health, Behavior and Society
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
In-person
Friday, 1:30 - 3:20pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
Must be enrolled in ScM in Genetic Counseling Program
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
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
Enrollment Restriction
ScM in Genetic Counseling students
Jointly Offered With
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.