Department of Surgery, School of Clinical Medicine
SURG7100 Genetic Counselling
Aim(s)
- To have an in-depth study of genetic counselling in prenatal, paediatrics and cancer genetics setting.
- To effectively communicate genetic information to patients and families and provide psychosocial support.
- To understand genetics in a personal, familial and societal perspective.
Contents
| Course Code | Courses | Credit Units |
|---|---|---|
| SURG7101 | Risk calculation and effective communication in genetic counselling | 3 |
| SURG7102 | Advancements in Genomics | 3 |
| SURG7103 | Genetics in medicine 1 (Prenatal) | 3 |
| SURG7104 | Genetics in medicine 2 (Paediatrics) | 3 |
| SURG7105 | Genetics in medicine 3 (Cancer) | 3 |
| SURG7106 | Case studies | 3 |
Learning outcomes
On completion of these courses, students will be able to:
- demonstrate in-depth understanding of genetic disorders, risks and management; and communicate information to patients and families in prenatal, paediatrics and cancer genetics setting.
- handle the emotions and psychosocial need of patients and families with genetic disease.
- conduct genetic counselling sessions.
- acquire the latest genetic and genomic knowledge and technologies.
- conduct basic research in genetic counselling or related fields.
Mode of teaching
E-Learning (Videos, Recorded Lectures, Tutorials, Interactive Discussion & Questions), E-Workshops, Essay Writing, Literature Review
Assessment
In-course assessment and Final examination