Module 1
What is genetic counseling and is it right for me?
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Module 1 Instruction
Module 1 Instruction
Overview of Genetic Counseling
How to Become a GC
Managing Your Code of Ethics
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An Overview of Genetic Counseling
Orient yourself to the field. We discuss in general terms what genetic counselors do, who we are as a group, where we work, and how much we earn.
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Overview of Genetic Counseling
How to Become a GC
How to Become a Genetic Counselor
We walk through the steps from finding out genetic counseling is a profession to getting your prerequisites then on to acceptance into a program, coursework, and finding a job.
Managing Your Personal Code of Ethics
Counselors must be able to support any patient in their medical decisions. Some people may not feel comfortable doing that, so in this video, we discuss termination of pregnancy, IVF with PGT, working with the LGBTQIA+ community, and CRISPR/Gene Therapy to help you begin to evaluate if your personal ethics system is compatible with being a genetic counselor.
Managing Your Code of Ethics
Diversity in the Field
Diversity in the Field
We dive into the problem of the lack of diversity within genetic counseling. We look at data from counselors of racial minorities, different gender identities/sexual orientations, and with disabilities to explore their satisfaction within the profession of GC and with their work.
Health Insurance in the United States
Medical insurance is a massive headache. You'll fight with it most of your career. Here we talk about how the US health insurance system works, how patients get their coverage, and how counselors typically engage with insurance providers during the genetic testing process.
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Insurance in the US
Vocabulary of a GC
Vocabulary of a Genetic Counselor
We discuss common terms and concepts central to the practice of genetic counseling.
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Draw Your Family History
A fun little exercise in learning to draw a basic pedigree.
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Drawing a Pedigree
Specialty Series - Introduction
Specialty Series
We take a detailed look at various specialties within genetic counseling to provide you with information about your potential day-to-day as a counselor. We review prenatal, cancer, pediatrics, adult genetics, reproductive genetics, administration, research, and lab counseling.
Specialty Series - Prenatal
Specialty Series - Reproductive
Specialty Series - Cancer
Specialty Series - Pediatrics
Specialty Series - Adult Genetics
Specialty Series - Administration
Specialty Series - Research
