Training activity information
Details
Shadow a Genetic Counsellor and reflect on their role
Type
Observational training activity (OTA)
Evidence requirements
Evidence the observation or experience has been undertaken by the trainee.
Reflections on the observation or experience at two timepoints including contextualisation to the trainees own practice. E.g., for planned observations, a reflection before the observation and after, or for unplanned events a reflection one day after and another reflection a week later.
Considerations
- Consider the different elements of the role of a Genetic Counsellor and the impact on the patient journey
- Consider the professional liaisons with other health professionals and the involvement in triage, risk assessment and management of cases
- Compare the management of urgent and routine cases
- Reflect on use of different modalities in counselling, for example: face to face, telephone and virtual and written formats
- Appreciate the role of the Genetic Counsellor in the genomics multidisciplinary team
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Explore the contribution of Genetic and Genomic Counselling to patient care. |
| # 2 |
Outcome
Identify the roles and relationships of the multidisciplinary team in Genetic and Genomic Counselling. |
| # 3 |
Outcome
Describe the working practices of Genetic and Genomic Counselling. |
| # 6 |
Outcome
Compare and contrast the practice of Genetic and Genomic Counselling with other specialties. |