Electives 2022
Key:
Cultural Competency in Cancer Risk Assessment
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Define and discuss cultural competency
Expand self-awareness
Formulate a specific plan for increased personal cultural competency and in your practice
Genomics Technology and the Informatics Challenge in the Service of Cancer Prevention
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Review the essential components of DNA sequencing
Discuss Human Genome Project
Review the importance of cancer genomics and technology
Ending the Diagnostic Odyssey: Applications, Limitations and Social Implications of Genomic Technologies
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Recognize the evolving contribution of genetics to medical care, with a focus on emerging next-generation applications
Understand the potential contributions of massively parallel sequencing technologies to expand our knowledge about the hereditary cancer risk
Identify the challenges and needs associated with integrating next generation sequencing tools into precision medicine
Clinical Utility and Actionability of Genomic information
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Identify the methods and evidence employed to characterize/categorize genetic alterations
Understand the complexity of interpreting the data yielded from next generation sequence technologies for cancer risk assessment (multigene panels, whole exome, whole genome applications)
Access resources to inform clinical actionability for genetic/genomic test results that represent the spectrum of cancer risks (high, moderate and low penetrance genes)
Recognize the need for continued bench and clinical genetic research to define risk and appropriate interventions for patients
Progeny Pedigree Drawing Basics
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Define Standard Pedigree Nomenclature
Convert a hand drawn pedigree into a pedigree in Progeny
Review advanced features and programs available for use with ProgenyS
Introduction to Electronic Pedigree Drawing Programs
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Identify pedigree drawing software programs for use in clinical genetic cancer risk assessment programs
Review the features of each program
Evaluate the pros and cons of the various programs
Staging Schema for Solid Tumors
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Describe basic principles of cancer staging
Explain the reasons for staging cancer
Discuss staging of colon, ovarian and breast cancer as three distinct examples of staging classifications
Discuss how staging is used to determine appropriate treatment
Clinician Interpretation of Pathology Reports
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Learn how to read and interpret pathology reports to define cancer stage and extract information on histology/molecular features
Describe the roles of other diagnostic data (imaging, CT scans, blood markers)
Cancer Risk Assessment Services: Perspectives from the Community-based Hospital Setting
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Review and discuss the key elements of establishing a GCRA clinical program, including the development of:
The Mission Statement
Goals of the program
Scope of services
Components of clinical service
Team Members
Target audience
Billing processes
Access key resources for clinical cancer risk assessment
Discuss the features and utility of clinical forms, records, correspondences and resources
Cancer Risk Assessment Services: Private Practice Group Setting
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Review and discuss the key elements of establishing a GCRA clinical program in Community-based Hospital and Private Practice Group Settings, including the development of:
The Mission Statement
Goals of the program
Scope of services
Components of clinical service
Team Members
Target audience
Billing processes
Access key resources for clinical cancer risk assessment
Discuss the features an utility of clinical forms, records, correspondences and resources
Challenges and Practice of GCRA in Middle Income Countries
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Goals of a GCRA Program
Challenges and potential barriers in establishing GCRA programs in Latin America
Brazil background information (demographics, health care and genetic services);
Building a GCRA Program in Porto Alegre, Brazil
Improving Access To Genetic Counseling Services With Alternative Service Delivery Models
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Define alternate service delivery models (SDMs) to provide genetic counseling and risk assessment services
Identify opportunities for SDM implementation into a practice
Recognize how implementation of SDMs can improve the reach of a board-certified Genetic Counselor
Developing a Cancer Risk Assessment Program
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Developing a Cancer Risk Assessment Program
Principles of Clinical Oncology
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Principles of Clinical Oncology
Genetic Testing: Health Insurance Coverage and Economic Issues, Part 1
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Genetic Testing: Health Insurance Coverage and Economic Issues, Part 2
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Describe several forms of health insurance
List practical strategies for obtaining coverage for genetic testing including:
Medical Necessity
Prior Authorization
Appeals
Recognize resources for genetic counselor billing