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Competencies
Domain II: Critical-Thinking Skills
- Can assess and calculate genetic and teratogenic risks.
The student is able to calculate risks based on pedigree analysis and knowledge of inheritance patterns, genetic epidemiologic data, and quantitative genetics principles.
- Can evaluate a social and psychosocial history.
The student demonstrates understanding of family and interpersonal dynamics and can recognize the impact of emotions on cognition and retention, as well as the need for intervention and referral.
- Can identify, synthesize, organize and summarize pertinent medical and genetic information for use in genetic counseling.
The student is able to use a variety of sources of information including client/family member(s), laboratory results, medical records, medical and genetic literature and computerized databases. The student is able to analyze and interpret information that provides the basis for differential diagnosis, risk assessment and genetic testing. The student is able to apply knowledge of the natural history and characteristics/symptoms of common genetic conditions.
- Can demonstrate successful case management skills.
The student is able to analyze and interpret medical, genetic and family data; to design, conduct, and periodically assess the case management plan; arrange for testing; and follow up with the client, laboratory, and other professionals. The student should demonstrate understanding of legal and ethical issues related to privacy and confidentiality in communications about clients.
- Can assess client understanding and response to information and its implications to modify a counseling session as needed.
The student is able to respond to verbal and nonverbal cues and to structure and modify information presented to maximize comprehension by clients.
- Can identify and access local, regional, and national resources and services.
The student is familiar with local, regional, and national support groups and other resources, and can access and make referrals to other professionals and agencies.
- Can identify and access information resources pertinent to clinical genetics and counseling.
The student is able to demonstrate familiarity with the genetic, medical and social-science literature, and on-line databases. The student is able to review the literature and synthesize the information for a case in a critical and meaningful way.
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