GCD8911: Introduction to Genetic Counseling Skills and Practice

Course focuses on basic concepts used in clinical genetic counseling practice. Students learn the necessary skills to prepare for and implement a genetic counseling session. The class will cover a variety of areas in the genetic counseling sub-specialty of perinatal genetics as well as newborn screening. Students will practice communicating genetics and medical information in a patient-friendly manner. At the end of the semester, students will be equipped with tools to assess medical and family histories, present genetic cases, and role play genetic counseling sessions. prereq: This class is intended for Molecular, Cellular, Biology and Genetics M.S. students with genetic counseling specialization.

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