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Clinical Practice (PAED90020)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 37.5Off Campus
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Year Long
Academic Contact:
Dr Jan Hodgson
hodgson@unimelb.edu.au
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Together with WELF90009 Genetic Counselling Practice 1 and WELF90008 Genetic Counselling Practice 2, this subject comprises a comprehensive series of courses that enable students to seamlessly integrate theoretical concepts with practical application. Successful completion of this year-long subject necessitates a minimum of 48 days of clinical placements in clinical genetics settings
In this subject, students will engage in a dynamic learning experience that combines observation, supervised practice, and increasing levels of responsibility throughout their clinical placements. The aim is to develop the necessary skills and core competencies required for professional certification by the Human Genetics Society of Australasia (HGSA) (Competency Standards for GCs.pdf (hgsa.org.au)).
Throughout the subject, students will have the opportunity to reflect critically on the scope of practice of genetic counselling and understand the pivotal role of genetic counsellors within multidisciplinary teams (LO1). They will also explore and integrate relevant counselling and communication theories into their practice through observation and hands-on experience (LO2).
Supervision will play a key role in this subject, allowing students to engage in discussions and critical reflections on ethical issues, thereby enhancing their self-awareness (LO3). By actively participating in client consultations, creating comprehensive long case reports, maintaining logbooks, and receiving supervision, students will demonstrate the application of core competencies expected of entry-level genetic counsellors as defined by the HGSA (LO4). These core competencies include effective communication skills, reflective practice, critical thinking, proficient case management abilities, and maintaining professional and ethical standards.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the subject, students should be able to:
- Identify and critically reflect upon the scope of practice of genetic counselling and the role of the genetic counsellor within a multidisciplinary team;
- Identify and integrate relevant theories of counselling and communication into the practice of genetic counselling through observation and practice;
- Engage in the process of supervision as a means to developing self-awareness through discussion and critical reflection of ethics in practice issues;
- Illustrate appropriate application of core competencies* for an entry level genetic counsellor as described by Human Genetics Society of Australasia (HGSA) Board of Censors by performing and reflecting upon client consultations, case reports, log books and supervision *Core competencies – communication skills, reflective practice, critical thinking, case management skills, professional and ethical practice
Generic skills
On completing the subject students should be able to:
- Develop effective interpersonal communication skills to engage and establish rapport in counselling interviews across various domains;
- Critically evaluate the application of theoretical frameworks to establish effective counselling models and strategies;
- Acquire a comprehensive understanding of counselling processes and the diverse range of skills employed during interviews;
- Build a strong ethical foundation for professional practice, adhering to ethical principles and guidelines;
- Identify and analyse various counselling theories applicable to clinical interviews and practice, integrating them effectively;
- Enhance skills and knowledge through extensive reading and exploration of relevant literature in the field;
- Understand the principles of constructing case studies to meet certification criteria and write case studies based on clinical experiences during placements;
- Maintain a meticulous logbook documenting clinical interactions with individuals and families, ensuring compliance with professional requirements
Last updated: 8 November 2024