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Therapeutic Genetic Counseling I
Location
NIH - Bethesda, MD
Term
3rd Term
Department
Health, Behavior and Society
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
In-person
Friday, 11:00am - 12:50pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
Must be enrolled in ScM in Genetic Counseling Program
Equips graduate students enrolled in the JHU/NHGRI Genetic Counseling Program with an applied psychological paradigm for genetic counseling. Defines and illustrates goals and the process of genetic counseling. Teaches students skills to assess clients' cognitive and affective responses to the genetic contribution to disease and risk. Defines components of a therapeutic relationship. Allows opportunities to practice establishing and acting on a therapeutic relationship.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Conduct a client psychological assessment
- Relate the process of genetic counseling to counseling goals
- Demonstrate skills in establishing a therapeutic relationship with a client
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 50% Participation
- 50% Paper(s)