Genetics in Pregnancy

Overview

What you will learn

By taking the Genetics in Pregnancy course offered by University of Melbourne , you will learn:

• Understand the basis of genetic inheritance, mechanisms of genetic variation, and the difference between “genetics” and “genomics”

• Apply the clinical and ethical principles underpinning prenatal screening to clinical practice

• Identify couples that require a genetic counselling referral

• Concisely articulate options for prenatal screening

• Provide general information to patients about prenatal diagnostic procedures

• Understand the indications and methods used for pre-implantation genetic testing

• Describe the current options for genetic carrier screening

• Recognise and reflect on the ethical considerations in prenatal genomic testing

• Use disability-positive language when discussing genetic variation and congenital health conditions