MEDN60970 15 Full year Postgraduate Taught Level 6 Rhona Macleod Unit coordinator Division of Evolution and Genomic Sciences 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 7.5 <p>This module will build on material covered in the first year Counselling Skills for Genomics&nbsp; module. It will provide the student with advanced counselling theory and skills relevant to the practice of genetic counselling. Students will have the opportunity to reflect and receive feedback on their counselling skills across a range of cases including genetic counselling for reproductive options, genetic testing, complex decision making such as whether to proceed with a high risk pregnancy, risk management options&nbsp;</p> <p>This module will build on material covered in the first year Counselling Skills for Genomics&nbsp; module. It will provide the student with advanced counselling theory and skills relevant to the practice of genetic counselling. Students will have the opportunity to reflect and receive feedback on their counselling skills across a range of cases including genetic counselling for reproductive options, genetic testing, complex decision making such as whether to proceed with a high risk pregnancy, risk management options&nbsp;</p> <p>To familiarise students with the emerging theoretical framework for genetic counselling practice.&nbsp; To enable students to develop a psychologically orientated approach to their genetic counselling practice.&nbsp; To fulfil the counselling competencies required to practice as an entry level genetic counsellor.</p> <p><strong>Knowledge and Understanding</strong></p><p>Demonstrate translation of counselling theory to practice e.g. using advanced skills to support decision-making/help the client to adjust to risk or a diagnosis.&nbsp; Recognize the potential psychosocial impact of genetic test results, drawing on the published evidence base of patient and family experiences and evaluate the strategies professionals can use to provide support and facilitate ethical decision making.&nbsp; Describe a theoretical framework to help explain family functioning (e.g. family systems theory) and evaluate its relevance to practice in supporting families around a genetic diagnosis or genetic test result.&nbsp; Identify patients at psychological risk for early intervention and/or referral to other agencies as appropriate.&nbsp; Recognise complicated reaction to loss in the genetic context (such as termination for abnormality, diagnosis in child or family member).</p><p>&nbsp;<strong>Intellectual Skills</strong></p><p>Critique the literature on counselling theory relevant to the practice of genetic counselling</p><p>&nbsp;<strong>Practical Skills</strong></p><p>Identify and respond to emerging issues of the individual or family.&nbsp; Make a psychosocial assessment of individuals&rsquo; needs and resources and provide support, ensuring referral to other agencies as appropriate.&nbsp; Use a range of counselling skills to support individuals and families adjust to their genetic risk or status.&nbsp; Facilitate individuals and couples in complex decision making e.g. reproductive choices.&nbsp; Provide support for couples making decisions around whether to terminate or continue with a pregnancy at high risk.&nbsp; Demonstrate how an individual&rsquo;s beliefs and values may influence their response to genetic counselling.&nbsp; Recognise and maintain professional boundaries in accordance with the AGNC Code of Ethical Conduct.&nbsp; Demonstrate reflective skills within the counselling context</p><p>&nbsp;<strong>Transferrable Skills and Personal Qualities</strong></p><p>Work in partnership with colleagues, other professionals, patients and their carers to maximise patient care.</p> <p>Work in partnership with colleagues, other professionals, patients and their carers to maximise patient care.</p> Group/team working Oral communication Problem solving Written communication <p>This module consists of 24 2hr sessions scheduled weekly over Semesters 1 and 2. The sessions are taught/ facilitated by practicing clinical geneticists and genetic counsellors.&nbsp; The format will vary and may include: assigned readings; teaching videotapes; videotaped student role plays; live student role play; and students&#39; video/audio tapes of clinical consultations.&nbsp; All the sessions require active student participation.</p> 7 Oral assessment/presentation 50% 8 Practical skills assessment 50% <p>As a professional taught Masters programme with a small cohort of students there are a number of opportunities for 2-way feedback between students and programme staff. &nbsp;The student representative obtains peer review feedback at the end of each semester and feeds back to the clinical director and MSc programme committee meeting.&nbsp; Questionnaires evaluating modules are given to students at the end of each module. In addition the external examiner meets with the students for informal feedback</p> MSc Genetic Counselling MSc Genetic Counselling PGDT Taught Component Mandatory N Lectures 30 Practical classes & workshops 20 0 100