C06127v1 Graduate Diploma in Genetic Counselling
Award(s): Graduate Diploma in Genetic Counselling (GradDipGenCouns)CRICOS code: 098053K
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 48
Course EFTSL: 1
Location: City campus
Notes
This is an exit-only course. There is no direct admission to it. Current UTS students may be able to submit an Internal Course Transfer (Graduating) application to exit with this course. See the Course transfer page for further details.
Overview
Course intended learning outcomes
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Exit award
Professional recognition
Other information
Overview
Students enrolled in the Master of Genetic Counselling (C04374) can apply to transfer into this exit-only course after completing 48 credit points of specified study and gain a graduate diploma qualification.
Course intended learning outcomes
| 1.1 | Support the provision of evidence-based genetic and genomic health care to practice. |
| 1.2 | Apply professional self-awareness through self-reflection to their work. |
| 2.1 | Critically evaluate professional practices related to genetic counselling and apply professional capabilities including relationship building, communication and reflective practice to work effectively with and for Indigenous Australians. |
| 3.1 | Engage in appropriate and effective relationships with people from diverse communities whilst demonstrating awareness of cultural and societal diversity and disparity in healthcare. |
| 4.1 | Use research skills to enhance their work. |
| 5.1 | Provide education about genetics and genomics to a variety of audiences. |
| 5.2 | Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviour. |
Course duration and attendance
This course can be completed in one year of full-time study.
Course structure
This course comprises a total of 48 credit points.
Course completion requirements
| 96104 Communication and Counselling | 6cp | |
| 96103 Medical Genetics and Genomics in Practice | 6cp | |
| 96102 Research Methods in Genetic Counselling | 6cp | |
| 96105 Clinical and Community Placement 1 | 6cp | |
| 96110 Genetic Counselling | 6cp | |
| 96108 Research Project 1 | 6cp | |
| 96109 Research Issues in Genetic Counselling | 6cp | |
| 96099 Genetic Counselling Clinical Placement 2 | 6cp | |
| Total | 48cp |
Exit award
This is an exit-only course for students enrolled in the Master of Genetic Counselling (C04374). Direct entry is not available.
Professional recognition
Students who exit the Master of Genetic Counselling (C04374) with a Graduate Diploma in Genetic Counselling are not eligible to be listed on the HGSA register of genetic counsellors or to undertake certification as a genetic counsellor.
Other information
For further information about this course, or instructions on how to apply for an internal course transfer (graduating), contact the UTS Student Centre on:
telephone 1300 ask UTS (1300 275 887) or
+61 2 9514 1222
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