Genetic Counseling - Clin Fldwrk III

Catalog description

This course provides the student with practical experience performing supervised genetic counseling for patients referred for a variety of health concerns. Each student will participate in three clinical rotations each lasting five weeks. Students will continue to improve upon skills learned in Clinical Fieldwork II including documentation and advanced psychosocial counseling. Students will become competent or proficient in the core roles of genetic counseling sessions. Students are expected to participate in 4-6 cases per week during this course. Prerequisite: Clinical Fieldwork I and II. Admission into the Master of Science in Genetic Counseling program, or consent of instructor.