Competency information

Details

Use software for tasks related to genetic analysis. To include a general introduction to bioinformatics.

Considerations

  • Access, use and limitations of genome and mutation databases.
  • Importance of maintaining long-term records to inform management of heritable genetic disorders in future generations and genomic changes within an individual associated with a clinical disorder.
  • Limits and performance characteristics of each test, including instrumentation and software packages for data analysis.

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 6 Outcome Assist with the interpretation and reporting of laboratory results in the context of named genetic disorders.