Genetic Counseling

Get an Introduction to Genetic Counseling

This course provides an introduction to the growing field of genetic counseling and is taught by certified genetic counselors.  It covers fundamental topics relevant to professional practice including general genetic principles, genetic testing, genetic specialties and genetic disorders; emerging technologies; risk assessment; inter-personal, psychosocial and communication skills; personalized medicine; and ethics. Students will test their knowledge using case studies representing a range of common areas of practice including pediatrics, prenatal care and family planning, general genetics, laboratory and research, and oncology. This course will introduce students to this exciting field and will give students interested in graduate school increased exposure to the profession.
 

Course Objectives:

• Gain introductory training that strengthens an understanding of the field of genetic counseling as a healthcare profession
• Learn the basic principles in genetics, counseling, and ethics
• Students will have exposure to practicing genetic counselors from both recorded lectures and live video conferencing
• Students will hear from guest speakers covering a various case studies

Contact Information:
Fiona O'Donnell-Lawson
unexbio@ucsd.edu

Course Number: BIOL-40359
Credit: 3.00 unit(s)

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10/7/2024 - 12/7/2024

$745

Online

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• SECTION ID:

  181871

• CLASS TYPE:

  Online Asynchronous.
  
  This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
  You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

• INSTRUCTOR:
  

  Pasion, Romela, Genetic Counselor, Genetic Program Manager, Blue Shield of California

  Romela Pasion has been a Genetic counselor for over 22 years, graduating from the University of California at Berkeley in 1998. From there, she has worked in a variety of settings in diverse roles in clinical patient care – including prenatal, pediatric and adult genetics – industry laboratory genetic testing, and the insurance industry. Her clinical work shaped her drive to be a strong patient advocate when implementing and launching new genetic testing at GeneCare, LabCorp, and Mayo Clinic Laboratory. Her previous diverse experiences in clinical care and genetic laboratories have been crucial in her current role as a Genetic Program manager at Blue Shield of California where she works as a genetics consultant for genetic claims, reviewing genetic medical policies, eval...Read More

• INSTRUCTOR:
  

  Nemzer, Laurie

  Laurie Nemzer has been a genetic counselor for 40 years. Originally from New York, Laurie received her undergraduate degree in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her Master’s in Genetic Counseling from the University of California-Berkeley. Most of her clinical work was as a genetic counselor at Kaiser Permanente in Oakland where she specialized in seeing prenatal and pediatric patients, as well as adults with rare genetic conditions. She has a particular interest in the emotional impact of chronic illness and disability on individuals and families. She has taught counseling classes to genetic counseling graduate students and was the director of the California State University, Stanislaus Genetic Counseling Graduate Program. Laurie enjoys mentoring prospectiv...Read More

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• POLICIES:

  No refunds after: 10/14/2024.
  

• NOTE:

• DATE & LOCATION:

  10/7/2024 - 12/7/2024
  extensioncanvas.ucsd.edu
  You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.