1. Identify clients who might benefit from genetic information and
services.
Level 1 Outcomes: |
1.1.1 Outline the relevance of a three generation family
history in relation to assessing genetic health risk. |
1.1.2 Describe basic patterns of biological inheritance
and their variation in families and populations. |
1.1.3 List resources available for clients and professionals
seeking genetic information. |
1.1.4 Identify the roles of the specialist genetics services
and the referral pathway for access to genetics services. |
Level 2 Outcomes: |
1.2.1 Acquire and record accurate information
for the construction of a three generation family history
to assess genetic health risk. |
1.2.2 Explore significant family history
to assess genetic risk of altered health states. |
1.2.3 Distinguish patterns of biological
inheritance and their variation in families and populations. |
1.2.4 Utilise relevant genetic information
resources to inform practice. |
1.2.5 Discuss the roles of the specialist
genetics services and the referral pathway for appropriate
patients/clients. |
Level 3 Outcomes: |
1.3.1 Construct a three generation family
history for the process of assessing genetic health risk. |
1.3.2 Appraise significant family history
to assess genetic risk of altered health states. |
1.3.3
Differentiate patterns of biological inheritance & communicate
how these may vary in families and populations. |
1.3.4 Use and evaluate relevant genetic
information resources to inform practice. |
| 1.3.5 Explain and communicate the roles of the specialist
genetics services and the referral pathway for appropriate
patients/clients. |
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2. Appreciate the importance of sensitivity in tailoring genetic
information and services to clients' culture, knowledge and language.
Level 1 Outcomes: |
| 2.1.1 Recognise how communication of genetics
issues should take into account the client’s level
of understanding. |
| 2.1.2 Outline how a client’s cultural,
ethnic and religious background may influence their use of
genetic information
and services. |
Level 2 Outcomes: |
| 2.2.1 Demonstrate the use of appropriate
communication skills in relation to the client’s level
of understanding of genetics issues. |
| 2.2.2 Discuss the impact of culture, ethnicity
and religion on a client’s potential use of genetic
information and services. |
Level 3 Outcomes: |
| 2.3.1 Effectively communicate genetic issues at a clients
level of understanding. |
2.3.2 Critically evaluate
the significance of culture, ethnicity and religion on
a client’s
potential use of genetic information and services. |
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3. Uphold the rights of all clients to informed decision making and
voluntary action.
Level 1 Outcomes: |
| 3.1.1 Identify past and potential future misuse of genetic
information. |
| 3.1.2 Explain how own beliefs and values can influence
client care. |
| 3.1.3 Recognise the rights of all individuals to informed
decision making and voluntary action. |
Level 2 Outcomes: |
| 3.2.1 Discuss how the misuse of genetic
information could potentially influence a client’s
ability to make an informed decision and act voluntarily. |
| 3.2.2 Explore how personal values and beliefs in relation
to ethical, cultural, religious and ethnic issues could impact
on client care. |
| 3.2.3 Facilitate clients’ rights to
self determination through ensuring informed decision making
and voluntary action. |
| 3.2.4 Ensure that the particular
needs of those unable to give informed consent in relation
to accessing genetic information
are addressed. |
Level 3 Outcomes: |
| 3.3.1 Appraise the impact of genetic information misuse
on a clients ability to make an informed decision and take
voluntary action. |
| 3.3.2 Critically evaluate the significance of personal
values and beliefs in relation to ethical, cultural, religious
and ethnic issues in the context of client care. |
| 3.3.3 Uphold clients’ rights to self
determination through ensuring informed decision making and
voluntary action. |
| 3.3.4 Advocate the particular needs of those unable to
give informed consent in relation to accessing genetic information. |
| 3.3.5 Analyse how the principle of a non directive approach
underpins the process of genetic counselling, in facilitating
client autonomy and empowerment. |
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4. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the role
of genetic and other factors in maintaining health and in the manifestation,
modification and prevention of disease expression to underpin effective
practice.
Level 1 Outcomes: |
4.1.1 Discuss how genetic factors
affect health and disease.
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| 4.1.2 Outline how disease expression
throughout the life cycle is affected by both genetic & environmental
factors. |
Level 2 Outcomes: |
| 4.2.1 Explore the role of genetic factors in
altered health states using examples of common inherited
conditions. |
| 4.2.2 Explain with examples, how disease expression
throughout the lifecycle may be influenced by genetic
and environmental factors. |
| 4.2.3 Discuss the influence of family genetic
history on health education for both individuals
and populations. |
Level 3 Outcomes: |
| 4.3.1 Evaluate the role of genetic factors in
the human health-disease continuum. |
| 4.3.2 Critically appraise the impact of genotype
and environment throughout the human life cycle. |
| 4.3.3 Promote the importance of family genetic
history in health education. |
| 4.3.4 Distinguish between genetic susceptibility
and clinical manifestation of disease using basic
concepts of risk. |
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5. Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the utility and limitations
of genetic testing and information.
Level 1 Outcomes: |
| 5.1.1 Explain the need for and maintain privacy and confidentiality
when discussing and recording genetic information. |
| 5.1.2 Discuss the process of genetic testing and its limitations. |
Level 2 Outcomes: |
| 5.2.1 Demonstrate confidentiality and maintains
privacy when discussing and recording genetic information. |
| 5.2.2 Explore potential risks, benefits and limitations
of genetic testing and access to genetic information. |
| 5.2.3 Debate the ethical, legal and social
implications of genetic information for individuals and families. |
| 5.2.4 Respond appropriately to enquiries
about genetic concerns. |
Level 3 Outcomes: |
| 5.3.1 Ensure confidentiality and privacy when discussing
and recording genetic information. |
| 5.3.2 Evaluate potential risks, benefits and limitations
of genetic testing and access to genetic information. |
| 5.3.3 Critically appraise the ethical, legal and social
implications of genetic information for individuals and families. |
| 5.2.4 Respond appropriately and effectively
to enquiries about genetic concerns. |
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6. Recognise the limitation of one's own genetic expertise.
Level 1 Outcomes: |
| 6.1.1 Recognise the limitations of their own genetic knowledge
and practice. |
| 6.1.2 Identify the role of the specialist genetics services
and other agencies in providing appropriate patient/client
care. |
Level 2 Outcomes: |
| 6.2.1 Explore own strengths and weaknesses in genetic knowledge
and practice. |
| 6.2.2 Explain how specialist genetic services and other
agencies provide appropriate patient/client care. |
| 6.2.3 Develop a collaborative approach to patient/client
care in relation to genetics, with other statutory and voluntary
organisations. |
Level 3 Outcomes: |
| 6.3.1 Critically assess personal genetic knowledge and
practice |
| 6.3.2 Appraise the role of specialist genetic services
and other agencies in the provison of appropriate patient/client
care. |
| 6.3.3 Promote a collaborative approach to enhance patient/client
care in relation to genetics with other statutory and voluntary
organisations. |
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7.Obtain and communicate credible current information about genetics
for self, clients and colleagues.
Level 1 Outcomes: |
| 7.1.1 List resources available for accessing genetic information. |
| 7.1.2 Recognise the importance of regularly updating genetics
knowledge from reputable sources. |
Level 2 Outcomes: |
| 7.2.1 Employ a range of appropriate genetic information
resources to inform practice. |
| 7.2.2 Incorporate current genetic knowledge from reputable
sources into practice. |
| 7.2.3 Utilise reliable genetic evidence when communicating
with patient/clients. |
Level 3 Outcomes: |
| 7.3.1 Critically appraise
information and evidence from a range of reliable sources |
| 7.3.2 Evaluate and incorporate current reputable genetic
information into own practice. |
| 7.3.3 Develop effective communication strategies to inform
clients and colleagues of relevant genetic information. |
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