Clinical & Laboratory Diagnostic Genomics (NSW Health)

Issued by UNSW

Designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills for clinical genomic diagnostic processes and management of the results and their implications for families. The course emphasises the importance of a clinical genomic framework in Mendelian disorders, considering disease inheritance, structure and function and principles of genomic filtering to achieve a diagnosis. Based on real world cases, you will have an opportunity to analyse human genomic and variant data in a clinical setting.

Type Experience
Level Foundational
Time Weeks
Cost Paid

Additional Details

Skills

Earning Criteria

By completing this short course, the earner of this badge has the confidence and ability to apply the methodology, bioinformatics and steps involved in genomic analysis and variant curation. They have the knowledge and skills for clinical genomic diagnostic processes and management of the results and their implications for families. They have the ability to discuss the principles of genetic counselling and know how to describe the issues that need to be addressed when discussing genomic testing.

Standards

3 FMECH

This course is worth 3 UNSW Medicine & Health Executive Certificate in Health (FMECH) credit points. The FMECH credit provides formal recognition of professional development and reflects 30 hours of learning. The 30 hours of study and verifiable credential may be counted towards your continuing professional development (CPD) in Australia.