Training activity information
Details
Observe multidisciplinary clinics and team meetings across a range of specialisms and reflect on the role of the 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
- For example: fetal medicine, cardiology, paediatrics, endocrinology, assisted reproduction, neurology, ophthalmology or oncology
- Communicating uncertain information
- Representing family beliefs, values, dynamics and intentions
- Appropriate genomic testing strategies
- Ethical challenges relating to establishing a family diagnosis from genomic results
- Variants of uncertain significance
- Family studies to support variant interpretation
- Inheritance patterns, including: non-penetrance and variable phenotypes
- Incidental findings
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 2 |
Outcome
Employ knowledge of patient pathways in a range of healthcare settings to contribute to the Genetic Counsellor’s expertise as part of a multidisciplinary team. |
| # 4 |
Outcome
Compare the benefits and limitations of genomic screening for risk prediction and advise on their application/use in practice. |