Titel: 25th NSGC Annual Education Conference
Termin:
10.11.2006
Veranstaltungsort:
2800 Opryland Drive
Nashville, Tennessee
USA
Weitere Informationen:
http://www.nsgc.org/conferences/2006/aec06.cfm
the National Society of Genetic Counselors will provide current information about a wide range of topics pertinent to the field of genetic counseling. Plenary and concurrent
sessions will allow both didactic and smaller group formats for counselors to explore and discuss emerging issues and trends, ethical issues and research results. Genetic counselors, researchers and health care providers will present scientific data regarding recent advances in both genetic technology and
knowledge of genetic conditions. Other
sessions will explore counseling issues,
counseling theories and skills that will
improve the practice of genetic counseling.
The conference will address all areas of
traditional and non-traditional genetic
counseling, such as prenatal, pediatric,
adult, cancer, laboratory/industry, public health and research.
After attending this conference, participants will be able to:
1. Describe recent developments in medical genetics, including diagnosis, disease management and therapeutic options.
2. Understand and incorporate new
technologies, genetic testing and
research results to the clinical setting
and in genetic counseling practice.
3. Understand and apply counseling
theories and techniques in working
with clients and in non-traditional roles.
4. Identify emerging areas of social, legal and ethical conflicts.
5. Explore the changing role of the genetic counselor in light of new scientific advances and emerging workplace options.
Kontakt:
National Society of Genetic Councelors, Inc.
401 N. Michigan Ave.
Suite 2200
Chicago, IL 60611
USA
Tel.:
+1 - 312 - 3 21 68 34
Fax: +1 - 312 - 6 73 69 72
nsgc@nsgc.org
http://www.nsgc.org/
Veranstalter: National Society of Genetic Councelors, Inc. (NSGC)
Schlagworte: Assistierte Reproduktion, Fortpflanzungsmedizin, Genetische Tests/Beratung, Genforschung/-technik, Gesundheitswesen, Klonierung, Krankheit, Präimplantationsdiagnostik