University of Cincinnati Raymond Walters College
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Course Name
Genetic Implications for Nursing Practice Across the Life Span
Credit Hours
One (1)
Description
The learning experience for the students in this course will focus on the genetic implications for their nursing practice as they deliver care to clients of all ages. New ways of thinking about health and disease in relation to genetics will be discussed. The content will focus on the basic mechanisms of genetic inheritance and the genetic contribution to common and complex disorders. The impact of genetics on health promotion, disease prevention, and nursing responsibilities will be discussed. Students will be encouraged to critically examine the social, ethical, legal, cultural, policy and professional implications of the integration of genetics into health care.
Requirements
Student is enrolled in a nursing program or holds a Registered Nurse license
Prerequisites
None
Course Meeting Times
- Wed., Jan. 9, 2002 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
- Wed., Jan. 17, 2002, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
- Wed., Jan.23, 2002, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
- Wed., Jan. 30, 2002 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Tentative Class Schedule
Hours: 1 and 2
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Wed., Jan. 9, 2002
Overview of Genetics Today
Overview of Cell Division: Basis for Understanding Inheritance Patterns
- Identify stages of the cell cycle
- Explain differences between meiosis and mitosis
- Identify stages of mitosis and meiosis
Hours: 3-5
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Wed., Jan. 16, 2002
Mendelian Inheritance
- Explain the major modes of genetic inheritance, including: autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, and X linked
- Apply knowledge about major modes of genetic inheritance to case studies
Multifactorial Inheritance
- Explain the complex traits which do not follow Mendel's laws but may be determined by a combination of a gene or genes and the environment
Family Risk Assessment Throughout the Lifespan: Genetic Physical Assessment
- Recognize minor abnormalities and physical variations
- Identify genetic physical assessment indicators for a genetic referral
Hours: 6 - 8
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Wed., Jan. 23, 2002
Family Risk Assessment Throughout the Lifespan: Pedigrees
- Define pedigree and its rationale for usage
- Correctly identify pedigree symbols
- Describe patterns of family relationships and patterns of inheritance
- Based upon a case history, construct a four (4) generation pedigree and identify the pattern of inheritance
Resources Available to Nurses
- Referrals, Support groups, Genetic Centers, etc.
Hours: 9 and 10
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Wed., Jan. 30, 2002
Cross Cultural Issues in Human Genetics
Examine cross cultural issues in genetic evaluation and diagnosis Analyze the implications of multicultural alternatives in health practices
Ethical Concepts that Frame Nursing Practice & Ethical & Legal Issues in Human Genetics
- Discuss the principles of autonomy, beneficence, nonmalificence, and justice as they relate to issues in human genetics
- Apply the concepts of privacy, consent, confidentiality, and competency as they relate to issues in human genetics
- Apply knowledge of ethical concepts to issues in human genetics by analysis of case scenarios and situation activities
Jo Ann Monday, Program Coordinator
Phone: 513-636-0123
Toll-free: 800-344-2462 extension 60123
Fax: 513-636-0124
Email: gepn@cchmc.org
