Apr 18, 2024  
2020-21 Graduate Catalog 
    
2020-21 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

GC 505 Clinical Applications


3 credits
In this course, students will learn the basic organization of a genetic counseling session and understand the importance of building rapport and eliciting patient goals in caring for a patient. Through completion of activities and assignments, students will demonstrate their abilities to write chart notes, patient and physician letters, and letters of medical necessity. Students will prepare a response to a patient email and will practice presenting cases. They will utilize Genetic Counseling Practice Guidelines and become familiar with medical terminology used in clinical genetics. Students will gain an appreciation of appropriate professional interactions and expand their understanding of the impact of genetic disease on families.