What is Genetic Counselling – Online Course – FutureLearn
Learn about genetic counselling and what genetic counsellors do with this online course for healthcare professionals Understand the role of genetic counselling in the genomic era Who are genetic counsellors Who has genetic counselling and what does a genetic counsellor do On this course you will find the answers to these questions whilst learning about the role of genetic counselling in healthcare in the genomic era You will discover why people seek genetic counselling and how it compares in different contexts and countries You will explore the main skills and knowledge genetic counsellors need as well as their key responsibilities to patients You will discuss the ethical issues of genetic counselling and its opportunities and challenges for the future Why people would see a genetic counsellor Some of a genetic counsellors key tasks A genetic counsellors key skills and knowledge counselling skills medical and scientific knowledge Ethical issues in genetic counselling What the future might hold for genetic counsellors Identify why people have genetic counselling and the different contexts in which people receive genetic counselling Describe the different skills and knowledge needed by genetic counsellors Compare genetic counselling in different contexts and different countries Reflect on some ethical issues that arise in genetic counselling Discuss the role of genetic counselling in healthcare as we enter the genomic era
