Fieldwork Rotations I

Course Description

Supervised fieldwork experiences in genetic counseling including but not limited to: case preparation, risk assessment and intervention, psychosocial assessment and support, identification of testing and support resources for patients, skill development and application across subspecialties. Prerequisite: Matriculation to second year of M.S. in Genetic Counseling program; Notes: Grading method is Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U).

Syllabus

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

  • Recall and demonstrate mastery of relevant background knowledge related to rotation specialty/ies;

  • Synthesize and apply background knowledge to cases and clinical scenarios appropriately;

  • Demonstrate analytical skills including critical thinking, data and information analysis, risk assessment, problem solving and communication;

  • Function as part of a healthcare delivery team;

  • Demonstrate satisfactory performance of skills in each domain of the Accreditation Council of Genetic Counseling (ACGC) Practice Based Competencies (PBCs).

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure

Percentage/Points

Rotation 2

50%

Rotation 3

50%

Grading Scale

Percentage

Letter Grade

93–100%

S

90–92%

S

87–89%

S

83–86%

S

80–82%

S

Below 80%

U

Attendance/Participation:

Attendance/participation are critical components of fieldwork. Details will vary by rotation site.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

Students are not required to purchase any materials to complete the course.

Scholarly Perspectives

This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.