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What is Genetic Counselling?

Wellcome Genome Campus via FutureLearn

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Overview

Understand the role of genetic counselling in the genomic era

Who are genetic counsellors? Who has genetic counselling and what does a genetic counsellor do? On this course, you will find the answers to these questions whilst learning about the role of genetic counselling in healthcare in the genomic era.

You will discover why people seek genetic counselling and how it compares in different contexts and countries. You will explore the main skills and knowledge genetic counsellors need, as well as their key responsibilities to patients. You will discuss the ethical issues of genetic counselling, and its opportunities and challenges for the future.

This course is designed for healthcare professionals, clinicians, biomedical research scientists, and anyone curious about genetic counselling.

Although not required, a basic knowledge of genetics, genetic testing technologies, and inheritance patterns would help support your learning on this course.

“This introductory course provides an excellent overview of the practice of genetic counselling. We recommend the course as a useful resource for all Year 1 STP students on the MSc Genomic Counselling Programme at the University of Manchester.
The course is also highly relevant to any clinician or scientist wanting to know more about the role of a genetic counsellor. The interactive style provides an opportunity to connect with course members and genetic counsellors around the world.” - Dr Rhona MacLeod, Consultant Genetic Counsellor, Pathway Lead MSc Genomic Counselling

No specific software, hardware or other resources are required to complete the course.

Taught by

Jonathan Roberts

Reviews

5.0 rating, based on 2 Class Central reviews

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  • This is a great introductory course introducing a rapidly emerging field. It is designed for a variety of learners --- current and future health care professionals, anyone interested in learning about the field of genetic counseling, and genetic…
  • This enjoyable course made me appreciate better, and in a more concrete manner, the art and science of genetic counselling. Concisely, this offering introduces the learner to the history and rationale that led to the emergence of the field, the hard…

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