GENC 403 Overview of Genetic Counseling
The course introduces students to the concepts, principles and practices of genetic counseling through on-line lectures, assignments, case presentations, and discussions. The course covers topics including family dynamics, pedigree taking and analysis, genetic risk assessment, interviewing skills, brief counseling theory, and resource identification. By the end of the course students will be able to: interview clients more effectively; document and interpret genetic pedigrees; perform genetic risk assessment; appreciate counseling frameworks used in genetic counseling; make appropriate referrals to genetic services for clients and their families; and identify appropriate genetic resources for clients.
Prerequisite
Required GENC*401