Advanced Genetic Counseling II

4 units

This course is a seminar focusing on building and honing advanced genetic counseling skills. Students will learn about complex issues such as family dynamics, crisis intervention, and implicit biases and use this knowledge to increase their psychosocial assessment and counseling skills. This course will also help prepare students for graduation with a focus on ABGC Board Examination readiness and learning how to use self-care techniques to assist with stress management. Course activities will include interactive lectures, class discussions, class member presentations, guest presentations, and outside reading. This course is open to students in the Program in Genetic Counseling. Admittance may be offered to other students by request.