PE4S248 - Genetic and Genomic Counselling 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: PE4S248
Module Title: Genetic and Genomic Counselling
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Community and Professional Practice Nursing
Faculty Sub Group: Professional Nursing Practice
Module Leader: Karl New
Module Team: John Giannios, Sangeeta Khatter
First Intended Intake: SEP 2022 Final Year of Intake: 2027
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 7
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100260 - healthcare science
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Sep 2022
Valid To 31 Aug 2028

Module Aims

Develop a critical understanding of the principles, methods of delivery, and core practice issues in genetic and genomic counselling

Content Summary

Indicative content to include topics below and/or any other relevant current topics to fulfil the module aims and learning outcomes:
Principles of Genetic and Genomic Counselling
Interpretation of Family and Medical History
Association of Clinical Phenotype to Disease Related Genotype
Genetic and Genomic Risk Assessment
Clinical Preparation and Genetic/Genomic Service Organisation and Delivery
Consent, Confidentiality, Information Sharing and Ethics in Genomic Medicine

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Independent Study 100
Directed Study 100
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Critically apply the principles of genetic counselling to complex clinical situations
LO2 Selectively apply relevant ethical, moral and legal issues to the diagnosis, testing and counselling of patients

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Synchronous Online Assessment (Exam) Online External Examination 1 A test of knowledge and understanding through questions not known to the candidate prior to the examination. Delivered online and time constrained to normally not more than 3 hours, the examination is set externally (e.g. EASA, ICAEW) and delivery is not managed by Academic Registry or End of module examination related to genetic and genomic counselling 60 N/A 30 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Self Reflective Assessment 1 A personal record of a student’s learning experiences. It requires students to record and reflect upon their observations and responses to situations, which can then be used later to explore and analyse ways of thinking and being in context. Generally involves critical diaries, learning logs and written / visual journals or Reflective journal 0 1200 10 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Project 1 A detailed analysis of a topic, involving some original research undertaken by the candidate who makes use of data and/or primary sources or Completion of an individual/group task related to genetic and genomic counselling 0 1200 20 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Case study 1 A concentrated inquiry into a single case or subject or Case-based scenarios and discussion forum related to genetic and genomic counselling 0 2400 40 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Online External Examination 1
Self Reflective Assessment 1
Project 1
Case study 1

Reading List

Textbooks:

Firth, H.V. and Hurst, J.A., (2017). Oxford Desk Reference: Clinical Genetics and Genomics. Oxford University Press.

Websites:

NHGR

Medline Plus: Genetics Home Reference

Journals:

Human Genomics

New England Journal of Medicine

Journal of Medical Genetics

Clinical Genetics

Module Specific:

Websites:

March of Dimes: Genetic Counselling

National Society of Genetic Counsellors (NSGC)

Association of Genetic Nurses and Counsellors (AGNC)

Journals:

Journal of Genetic Counselling

Genetic Counselling

Each module reading list will consist of up-to-date peer-reviewed journal articles and studies that are continually refreshed as guidelines change and new treatments and technologies emerge.

The list is compiled during the authoring of each module to ensure currency.

Additional reading resources are supplemented by the tutors during the running of the module.