Prenatal Genomics —
Training activity: 9

Details

Participate in multidisciplinary discussions of genetic findings in a prenatal setting

Type

Developmental training activity (DTA)

Evidence requirements

Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee​.

Reflection on the activity at one or more time points after the event including learning from the activity and/or areas of the trainees practice for development.

An action plan to implement learning and/or to address skills or knowledge gaps identified.

Considerations

• Information required by the multidisciplinary team
• Utility of the multidisciplinary team
• Actioning onward testing and follow up
• Impact on patient and family
• Communication with other healthcare professionals
• Involvement of other disciplines and specialties in the multidisciplinary approach

Relevant learning outcomes

#	Outcome
# 1	Outcome Apply appropriate testing strategies to patients referred for increased screening risk.
# 2	Outcome Apply appropriate testing strategies to patients referred following abnormal ultrasound scan findings.
# 3	Outcome Apply appropriate testing strategies to patients with a family history of a genetic disorder.
# 4	Outcome Interpret chromosomal rearrangements, including implications for recurrence risk and future testing.
# 5	Outcome Interpret genomic variants, including copy number changes and investigate the clinical significance of variants using bioinformatic tools using best practice guidelines.
# 6	Outcome Interpret and report prenatal genomic findings, including appropriate recommendations for patient management.