Training activity: 4

Details

Reflect on the use of a range of communication and counselling skills through audio and/or video, recording, with a registered Genetic Counsellor

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

• Patient’s consent
• Active listening skills
• Clarification skills
• Reflection and summary skills
• Appropriate use of empathic statements
• Establishment of good rapport with the individual/family
• Professional standards, including:
  • AGNC code of ethics
  • GCRB code of conduct
  • Good scientific practice
  • HCPC standards of proficiency

Relevant learning outcomes

#	Outcome
# 1	Outcome Apply counselling skills within genetic and genomic counselling consultations.
# 3	Outcome Employ counselling skills to facilitate individual/couple and family decision-making.
# 5	Outcome Use counselling supervision and reflection to appraise practice and develop counselling skills.
# 6	Outcome Apply communication skills within genetic and genomic counselling consultations, tailoring the method and style of communication to facilitate understanding of complex information.
# 7	Outcome Practice in accordance with the relevant standards.