Training activity information
Details
Prepare cases for discussion at counselling supervision which focus on the counselling relationship in a trainee consultation, critically reflect on the cases and develop an action plan for future patient interaction
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
- Effective use of counselling supervision
- Reflective practice
- Ethical issues
- Issues around the counselling relationship and application of knowledge to enhance the process of genetic counselling, including: transference and counter transference, and managing patient expectations
- 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. |
| # 7 |
Outcome
Practice in accordance with the relevant standards. |