Practical Genomics and Genetic Testing for the Non-Geneticist

Participants will learn how genomic variation can contribute to disease, as well as how to: request appropriate genomic investigations, interpret genomic test results, talk to patients about genomic testing, and incorporate genomic data into patient management plans.

For more information, please see The full programme

Who is it for?

Doctors in training (especially medical and paediatric specialties), qualified general clinicians without a background in genomics education, clinical nurse specialists or midwives and pharmacists wanting to upskill in genomics.

Timetable

The course will be held onsite at City St George's Tooting campus.

After attending the course, it is aimed that delegates will:

• be able to describe the composition of the human genome and how variation can cause human disease, including the different patterns of inheritance that can occur
• possess a working knowledge of the different technologies available on the NHS for detecting variation in the human genome e.g. next generation sequencing panels, whole genome sequencing, MLPA, etc.
• be able to assess eligibility for genetic testing, consent a patient for a genetic test, and order a genetic test with an ability to describe the potential clinical management implications e.g. access to high cost drugs or response to medication and principles of cascade screening
• possess the insight to critically analyse the legal and ethical implications of handling genomic data
• have a working knowledge of supportive resources e.g. Genomics Education Programme.

Certification

You will be provided a certificate of attendance and CPD has been approved by the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom for 5 category 1 (external) CPD credit(s).

To apply for this course, please follow these steps:

1. Check Eligibility: Ensure you meet any prerequisites or eligibility criteria mentioned.
2. Register: Click on the registration or booking link on the course page.
3. Payment: Proceed to the payment section to pay the course fee. Ensure you have your payment details ready.
4. Confirmation: After registering and making payment, you should receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this, please check your spam/junk folder. Keep the email for your records.
5. Prepare for the Course: Review any pre-course materials or requirements provided in the confirmation email.

If you encounter any issues or have questions, consider contacting the course provider directly through the contact information available on the website.

Participants should have suitable background knowledge to successfully complete this course.

Participants should ideally be in possession of a medical or nursing degree or equivalent (a basic knowledge of topics will be required to benefit from the course material).

English requirements

Candidates must meet City St George’s requirements for English language proficiency.