Applying Genomics

Overview

Applying Genomics in Nursing Practice (5-week offering) Teacher facilitated online course with weekly assignments. 21.25 nursing contact hours will be awarded to nurses who participate in an entire course and complete all related assignments and evaluations.

Assignments

Participants should plan to spend a minimum of six (6) hours each week to complete assignments. These assignments will involve readings, independent learning activities and online group discussions. Assignments are designed to give participants plenty of practice at using genetics in clinical practice situations.

Registration

Registration for the upcoming sessions is open. Sessions will run from:

May 29 - July 3, 2009 - (orientation begins May 25th), $400
September 25 - October 30, 2009 - (orientation begins September 21st), $400

Registration is limited to the first 25 nursing registrants.

Course Objectives

To review common genetic terms
Identify the relevance of genetics and genomics to nursing practice
Recognize pedigree symbols and biologic relationships in pedigrees
Identify patterns of inheritance displayed in pedigrees
Demonstrate ability to elicit a minimum of three-generation family health history information
Construct a pedigree from collected family history information using standardized symbols and terminology
Recognize factors that influence the interpretation of patterns of inheritance in a pedigree
Identify clients who may benefit from specific genetic and genomic information and/or services based on assessment data
Identify credible, accurate, appropriate, and current genetic and genomic information, resources, services, and / or technologies specific to given clients
Facilitate referrals for specialized genetic and genomic services for clients as needed

Accreditation

Contact hours will be awarded to nurses who participate in an entire course and complete all related evaluations.

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (OH-046/9-1-09) is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Ohio Nurses Association (OBN-001-91), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.