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Introduction to Genetic Counselling (WELF90010)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Overview
| Availability | Year Long |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WELF90004 | Principles of Counselling 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| WELF90005 | Principles of Counselling 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - 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 |
|---|---|---|
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
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 31 May 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024
Time commitment details
Class related readings. Completion of assessment tasks. Placement experience gained in this subject will contribute to the overall requirement for placements which is set by the Human Genetics Society of Australasia Board of Censors for Genetic Counselling.
What do these dates mean
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- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
- And for Commonwealth Supported students, your:
- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
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