Counselling Skills for Genomics

BIOL67381 Counselling Skills for Genomics 15 Semester 1 Postgraduate Taught Level 7 Rhona Macleod Unit coordinator School of Biological Sciences 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 7.5 <div> This is an introductory module which aims to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to communicate genomic information to patients and their families. The module will help participants develop practical skills including a genomic approach to family history taking, communicating complex genomic information, supporting decision-making around test choices, facilitating communication within families and accessing sources of support for patients. Content will be guided by a family systems approach to practice which takes account of the ethical and psychosocial impacts of genomic information.Teaching will be delivered as blended learning with online sessions before and after a two-day consecutive block of face to face teaching. </div>   <div> This is an introductory module which aims to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to communicate genomic information to patients and their families. The module will help participants develop practical skills including a genomic approach to family history taking, communicating complex genomic information, supporting decision-making around test choices, facilitating communication within families and accessing sources of support for patients. Content will be guided by a family systems approach to practice which takes account of the ethical and psychosocial impacts of genomic information.Teaching will be delivered as blended learning with online sessions before and after a two-day consecutive block of face to face teaching  </div>   The aim of this module is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to communicate with patients and their families around genetic and genomic testing. Evaluate the principles and benefits of informed consent in the field of genomic medicine.Access existing practice guidelines around genetic testing and use them to interpret case studiesAnalyse the potential psychosocial impact of genomic test results drawing on the published evidence base of patient and family experiences, and evaluate the strategies professionals can use to provide supportDescribe the theoretical framework of family systems theory and evaluate its relevance to practice in supporting families undergoing genomic testing Examine the different purposes of genomic testing in child and adult patients, pregnancies, and healthy individuals.Demonstrate the usefulness of family history information in assessing genetic risk, genomic results, and family burden Take a family history relevant to genomic testing.Facilitate shared decision-making around whether to undergo genetic testing.Be able to take meaningful consent for genomic testing in the clinical setting, including for the 100,000 Genomes ProjectCommunicate genomic results in an empathic manner, and explain their predictive value and parameters of uncertainty taking into account the patient’s current concerns, educational background, and learning ability.Employ strategies to support families to communicate around genomic test results including disseminating information to other relatives at risk.Identify sources of support for patients including patient support groups and on-line resources. Apply acquired skills to area of own healthcare practice to deliver effectively and support patient choices in relation to genomic information <div> This module will be delivered as blended learning comprising;Seven online learning sessions (Which include didactic Material, demonstration videos, reflective exercises and self assessment quizzes.Two day teaching block (15 hours in total) and 9 face to face interactive workshopsThree further online learning sessionsShort case based assignment1 Hour Exam </div>   1 Written exam 70% 2 Written assignment (inc essay) 30% Written feedback given. 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