This subject is designed specifically for Master of Genetic Counselling students, to provide an introduction to the core competencies and skills required for HGSA certification in genetic counselling. Students will identify and be able to apply the core competencies to a range of clinical case scenarios. Students will demonstrate competency in taking and documenting a personal and family history from a genetic counselling client in a role-play simulation.
Intended learning outcomes
At the completion of this subject, students will be able to:
Demonstrate competency in detailing a family tree and history
Identify Human Genetics Society of Australasia (HGSA) core competencies in genetic counselling