Virtual Prenatal Genetics Short Course 2022

9:30am – 12:30pm

Recognise basic inheritance patterns

Identify relevant family history and draw a family tree

• Introductions
• Basic Genetics
• Genetics and Inheritance Patterns
• Taking and drawing a family tree
• Breakout group activity: Drawing a family tree

9:30am – 12:45pm

Demonstrate the knowledge and communication skills to obtain informed consent for genetic testing in a prenatal setting

• Types of Genetic Tests
• Case Discussions 1
• Communication Skills Activity 1
• Consenting for Genetic Testing
• Communications Skills Activity 2

9:30am – 12:45pm

Compare types of genetic tests and recognise the situations that they might be used in

• Types of tests and Results to expect
• Non-invasive pre-natal testing introduction
• Case Discussion 2
• Preimplantation Genetic Testing
• Communication Skills Activity 3

9:30am – 12:20pm

Discuss tools and procedures used to diagnose genetic conditions during or following pregnancy

Compare and contrast the role of different healthcare professionals in the prenatal setting

• Scan Findings and Genetics
• Invasive testing
• Post-natal testing
• Mock Genetic Counsellor Appointment
• Case Discussions 3

9:30am – 12:30pm

Demonstrate the use of knowledge about genetic testing gained to discuss a patient’s pathway involving genetic testing in pregnancy

• Introduction of Complex Case (step 1)
• Complex Case (Step 2)
• Complex case: Prenatal testing decision (Step 3)
• Discussion about the complex case as a whole: what worked what didn’t work?
• Impact of a Genetic Condition

9:30am – 12:30pm

Recognise the emotions that a patient undergoing genetic testing in a prenatal setting may experience and when further support might be needed

Recall how to refer to clinical genetics services and what information is useful to include in the referral

• Emotional aspects of high risk cases
• Resource and Signposting
• Referring to Clinical Genetics
• Communication Skills Exercise 4
• FMU Midwife experience and Q&A