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Introduction to Genetic Counselling (WELF90010)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Overview
Availability | Year Long - Online |
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This subject is designed specifically for Master of Genetic Counselling students, to provide students with an appreciation/understanding of
- the core competencies and skills required for HGSA certification in genetic counselling
- how genetic health care is practiced across clinical, laboratory and community settings and the multidisciplinary nature of genetic healthcare
- the evolving roles of the genetic counsellor in healthcare settings
- the role of support organisations and other health services in the provision of genetic health care
- the possible impacts of health and social issues for individuals and families with a history of a genetic condition
- issues of disability within the family, the community and the impact for the genetic counsellor
- professional practice and roles of various professionals in a community setting
- the role of the genetic counsellor in relation to other professionals in the community
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject and placements students should be able to:
- Analyse genetic counselling practice with reference to the Human Genetics Society of Australasia (HGSA) core competencies in genetic counselling
- Understand the process of genetic counselling practice within the provision of health care
- Understand how genetic counselling practice is included within the multidisciplinary setting of genetic health care
- Understand and apply reflective practice to their professional development as genetic counsellors
- Understand the role of support organisations for individuals and families with a history of a genetic condition and/or a disability
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the MC-GENCOUN Master of Genetic Counselling
Corequisites
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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WELF90004 | Principles of Counselling 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
WELF90005 | Principles of Counselling 2 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
6.25 |
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Year Long
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Role-play with peer and written assignment
| Second half of semester one | 10% |
Semester one written exam
| During the examination period | 20% |
Role-play with peer and written assignment
| First half of semester two | 10% |
Group presentation
| First half of semester two | 10% |
Role play with tutor and written assignment
| Second half of semester two | 20% |
Portfolio of education and placement activites and student reflections
| End of semester two | 30% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Year Long - Online
Coordinator Jan Hodgson Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Fortnightly three hour lecture in semester one and weekly three hour lecture in semester two. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 May 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022
Time commitment details
Class related readings. Completion of assessment tasks. One day /week placement experience in semester one (70 hours total) and two days / week in semester two (140 hours)
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024