Clinical Practicum I

Catalog description

Students will observe and be introduced to content, skills, and resources utilized in genetic testing laboratories and counseling. Students will be placed in several different genetic testing laboratories and participate in laboratory activities to understand the techniques used in the laboratory setting. Students will participate in a clinical placement in a designated clinic for seven weeks. This course is graded S/U. 7189.02 Clinical Practicum II G 1½ Students will observe and begin to participate in clinical care. Placements will be 1-2 days per week. Prereq: 7189.01. This course is graded S/U. 7189.03 Clinical Practicum III G 1½ Students will gain practical experience by providing genetic counseling services in a clinical placement 2-3 days per week. They will apply content learned in other courses and will work to achieve goals based on Practiced Based Competencies determined by the American Board of Genetic Counseling. This course is graded S/U.