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Genomics in Practice (GENE90005)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
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Overview
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This subject is only available to students enrolled in the Master of Genetic Counselling
This subject will facilitate understanding of the role of support organisations and other health services in the provision of genetic health care. Placements will provide an opportunity to consider the broader context of how health and social issues faced by individuals and families with a history of a genetic condition can impact on a person. Issues of disability within families and the community will be explored. Students will complete a supervised placement (80-120hrs) within a relevant practice setting.
Intended learning outcomes
- Develop an understanding of the multidisciplinary nature of health care
- Demonstrate an understanding of how support organisations can be incorporated into genetic health care
- Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of disability on an individual and their family
Generic skills
On completion of this subject and the community placement it is expected that students will be able to:
- Understand issues of disability within the family, the community and the impact for the genetic counsellor
- Understand the role of community agencies in the practice of genetic counselling;
- Understand and reflect on the diverse experience of families with a community agency and the complex, individual factors that influence this experience;
- Articulate the process of community referrals for families and individuals;
- Observe and participate in selected interviews in a community setting;
- Observe the professional practice and roles of various professionals in a community setting;
- Understand the role of the genetic counsellor in relation to other professionals in the community
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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WELF90004 | Principles of Counselling 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
WELF90006 | Fitness to Practice 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
with a minimum grade of H2B (70%) or equivalent
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Written summary of class presentation (Weeks 6‐10)
| Week 12 | 10% |
Development of a genomics educational resource
| Week 12 | 20% |
Written reflection on placement experience
| Week 12 | 20% |
Class presentation on a relevant issue
| Week 12 | 20% |
Written report of placement activities and supervisor report
| Week 12 | 30% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinators Samantha Wake and Jan Hodgson Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Classroom and community agency.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A range of readings will be available to students via Readings online
- Subject notes
Community Placement
Objectives:
• This placement is designed to enable students to:
• Understand the role of community agencies in the practice of genetic counselling;
• Understand and reflect on the diverse experience of families with a community agency and the complex, individual factors that influence this experience;
• Articulate the process of community referrals for families and individuals;
• Understand the complex factors that impact on family functioning, within the community;
• Reflect on individual difference in families and the responses within families to various situations;
• Reflect on and articulate the role of the genetic counsellor; and
• Observe and participate in selected interviews in a community setting.
Generic Skills:
• On completion of the placement, it is expected that students will be able to:
• Understand the role of various community agencies, and referral patterns;
• Identify the complexity of individual and family responses to disability, chronic illness and grief;
• Begin to understand the family with the society, and the impact of various factors on family and individual functioning;
• Consider the need for assessment of individual experience and the impact of this on a genetic counselling interview;
• Observe the professional practice and roles of various professionals in a community setting; and
• Understand the role of the genetic counsellor in relation to other professionals in the community. - Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Genetic Counselling - Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022