Introductory Practicum in Genetic Counseling
Introductory practicum developing genetic counseling skills in interviewing, data collection, case management, and counseling via didactic work, clinic observation, and fieldwork.
Summary
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Fall 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades).
What you’ll be able to do
Demonstrate and utilize a depth and breadth of understanding and knowledge of genetics and genomics core concepts and principles.
Integrate knowledge of psychosocial aspects of conditions with a genetic component to promote client well-being.
Construct relevant, targeted and comprehensive personal and family histories and pedigrees.
Identify, assess, order, facilitate, and integrate genetic/genomic testing options in genetic counseling practice (including molecular and non-molecular testing that directly impacts assessment of inherited risk).
Assess individuals’ and their relatives’ probability of conditions with a genetic component or carrier status based on their pedigree, test result(s), and other pertinent information.
Demonstrate the skills necessary to successfully manage a genetic counseling case.
Critically assess genetic/genomic, medical and social science literature and information.
Establish a mutually agreed upon genetic counseling agenda with the client.
Employ active listening and interviewing skills to identify, assess, and empathically respond to stated and emerging concerns.
Use a range of genetic counseling skills and models to facilitate informed decision-making and adaptation to genetic risks or conditions.
Promote client-centered, informed, non-coercive and value-based decision-making
Demonstrate how to adapt genetic counseling skills for varied service delivery models.
Apply genetic counseling skills in a culturally responsive and respectful manner to all client
Effectively educate clients about a wide range of genetics and genomics information based on their needs, their characteristics and the circumstances of the encounter.
Write concise and understandable clinical and scientific information for audiences of varying educational backgrounds.
Effectively give a presentation on genetics, genomics and genetic counseling issues.
Act in accordance with the ethical, legal and philosophical principles and values of the genetic counseling profession and the policies of one’s institution or organization.
Demonstrate understanding of the research process.
Advocate for individuals, families, communities and the genetic counseling profession.
Demonstrate a self-reflective, evidenced-based and current approach to genetic counselor practice
Demonstrate the methods, roles and responsibilities of the process of clinical supervision of trainees.
Establish and maintain professional interdisciplinary relationships in both team and one-on-one settings, and recognize one’s role in the larger healthcare system.
Source: UW Guide
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Course mapDeclared in Master of Genetic Counselor Studies
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- Declared in Master of Genetic Counselor Studies
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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Fall 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades).
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Topics
- Genetics and genomics core concepts
- Psychosocial aspects of genetic conditions
- Risk assessment and carrier status
- Ethical, legal, and philosophical principles of genetic counseling
Skills
- Interviewing, data collection, case management, and counseling
- Genetics and genomics core concepts and principles
- Constructing personal and family histories and pedigrees
- Assessing and integrating genetic/genomic testing options
- Active listening and empathic response
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