In addition to the overall Master of Science in Public Health degree competencies, Genetic Counseling MSPH graduates will be able to: - Demonstrate and utilize a depth and breadth of understanding and knowledge of genetics and genomics core concepts and principles
- Integrate knowledge of psychosocial aspects of conditions with a genetic component to promote client well‐being.
- Construct relevant, targeted, and comprehensive personal and family histories and pedigrees.
- Identify assess, facilitate, and integrate genetic testing options in genetic counseling practice.
- Assess individuals’ and relatives probability of conditions with a genetic component or carrier status based on pedigree, test results, and other pertinent information.
- Demonstrate the skills necessary to successfully manage a case.
- Critically assess the genetic/genomic, medical and social science literature and information.
- Establish a mutually agreed upon agenda
- Employ active listening and interviewing skills to identify, assess and empathically respond to stated and emerging concerns.
- Use a range of counseling skills and models to facilitate informed decision‐making and adaptation to risks/conditions.
- Promote client‐centered, informed, non‐coercive and value‐based decision making.
- Understand how to adapt genetic counseling skills for varied service delivery models
- Apply genetic counseling skills in a culturally responsive and respectful manner to all clients
- Effectively educate clients about a wide range of genetics and genomics information based on their needs, their characteristics, and the circumstances of the encounter
- Write concise and understandable clinical and scientific information for audiences of varying educational backgrounds
- Effectively give a presentation on genetics, genomics, and genetic counseling issues
- Act in accordance with ethical, legal, and philosophical principles and values of the genetic counseling profession and the policies of one’s institution or organization
- Demonstrate understanding of the research process.
- Advocate for individuals, families, communities, and the profession
- Demonstrate a self‐reflective, evidence‐based and current approach to genetic counseling practice
- Understand the methods, roles, and responsibilities of the process of clinical supervision of trainees
- Establish and maintain professional inter‐disciplinary relationships in both team and one‐on‐ one settings, and recognize one’s role in the larger healthcare system
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