Audience
Obstetricians
Overview
The overarching purpose is to give genetic counselors tools to assess the administration of genetic screening and testing in the context of the disability rights movement, to recognize what constitutes balanced information, and to promote culturally competent practice as well as client-centered, informed, non- coercive and value-based decision-making.
Description
Learning Objectives
- Examine how the basic history of disability rights has impacted life outcomes for people with disabilities and the importance of recognizing current supports, services, and life outcomes when communicating about prenatal screening and testing for genetic conditions.
- Critically assess policies and practices that impact the provision of genetic information at the moment of diagnosis of a genetic condition.
- Define best practices for discussing prenatal screening and testing and delivering a prenatal or postnatal diagnosis of Down syndrome with accuracy, sensitivity, and cultural awareness.
Course Developers:
- Dr. Harold Kleinert, EdD
- Stephanie Meredith, MA
- Supervisor: Angela Trepanier, MS, CGC
The overarching purpose is to give physicians tools to assess the administration of genetic screening and testing in the context of the disability rights movement, to recognize what constitutes balanced information, and to promote culturally competent practice and client-centered, informed, non- coercive and value-based decision-making.
Features of Course:
This online module can be completed at your own pace and includes the following features:
- online lessons
- instructional videos
- video podcasts
- reflection activities
- links to additional helpful resources
Continuing Education:
ACCME Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the University of Kentucky Human Development Institute. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.™ Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
College Cognate Credit(s)
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 5 Category 1 College Cognate Credits. The College has a reciprocity agreement with the AMA that allows AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ to be equivalent to College Cognate Credits.