Genetics Through the Life Cycle
Examines the impact of the genome on health and disease from conception through aging, covering clinical laboratory testing in medical genetics, prenatal genetics, newborn screening, and oncology genetics.
Summary
What you’ll be able to do
Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental principles of genetics
Differentiate a screening test versus a diagnostic test
Identify indications for genetic testing
Assess the clinical utility of a genetic test
State the limitations of genetic tests and clinical laboratory medicine
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Examines the impact of the genome on health and disease from conception through aging. Provides an overview of clinical laboratory testing in medical genetics and public health, including prenatal genetics, newborn screening, testing across the lifespan, and oncology genetics. Covers genetics principles, interpretation of screening and diagnostic tests, and the limitations of genetic testing, with applications to public health and clinical practice.
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Topics
- Impact of the genome on health and disease across the lifespan
- Clinical laboratory testing in medical genetics and public health
- Prenatal genetics, newborn screening, and oncology genetics
- Interpretation and limitations of genetic screening and diagnostic tests
Skills
- Knowledge of fundamental principles of genetics
- Differentiating screening tests from diagnostic tests
- Identifying indications for genetic testing
- Assessing the clinical utility of genetic tests
- Stating limitations of genetic tests and clinical laboratory medicine
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