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Dec 07, 2023
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2018-2019 Graduate & Professional Studies Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Post-Baccalaureate Health Care Genetics
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This curriculum is designed for Bachelor’s Degree prepared individuals who are seeking focused, graduate-level education in the specialty of genetics. Knowledge gained through coursework will enable health care workers to better care for and educate their patients. The curriculum consists of two courses(6 credits) taught through the School of Nursing (Introduction to Genetics and Molecular Therapeutics and Advanced Topics in Human Genetics) and 9 credits taught through other departments in the Schools of the Health Sciences (selected to meet the student’s career goals or interests) A total of 15 credits are required for this certificate..
In addition to the courses, learning experiences may be enriched through the availability of Clinical Genetics Case Conferences, Human Genetics Research Seminar, Human Genetics Journal Club, Genetics Grand Rounds, and a Research Practicum in a molecular genetics laboratory.
Genetic based health care is routinely becoming a part of daily health care, having major impacts on patient diagnosis, prognosis and treatment. The Post-Bachelors Certificate in Health Care Genetics is designed for health care workers who are seeking focused, graduate-level education in the specialty of genetics. Knowledge gained through coursework will enable healthcare workers to better care for and educate their patients.
Admission Criteria
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Curriculum
The curriculum includes courses in genetics (taught through the School of Nursing) and choice of 3 courses related to the student’s career goals or interests (taught through other departments in the Schools of the Health Sciences). Learning experiences may be enriched through Clinical Genetics Case Conferences, Human Genetics Research Seminar, Human Genetics Journal Club, Genetics Grand Rounds, and a Research Practicum in a molecular genetics laboratory.
Program Outcomes
Graduates of the Post-Bachelors Certificate in Health Care Genetics are prepared to:
- Guide patients in their understanding of the genetic basis of disease as well as providing patient education and guidance in the areas of available genetic testing, interpretation of testing, recurrence risks, and genetic based therapies
- Provide advocacy for patients and families with genetic conditions
- Utilize family histories to determine disorders for which the patient is at risk
- Utilize a variety of resources to stay up to date with advances in genetic based medicine
- Determine when patient referral to a genetic professional is required
- Utilize a variety of resources to provide patients and their families with support mechanisms
- Interpret genetic research findings
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