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Genetic Counseling Clinical Supervision

Location
NIH - Bethesda, MD
Term
3rd Term
Department
Health, Behavior and Society
Credit(s)
1
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
Hybrid In-person and Synchronous Online
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

Must be enrolled in ScM in Genetic Counseling Program; students must register for four terms.

Description
Assists the student in recognizing the impact of personal styles and biases on the counseling process through individual supervision sessions. Uses audiotapes and/or videotapes of student counseling sessions to review, analyze, and process student-client interactions throughout the student's clinical rotations, and develop strategies for addressing barriers in the counseling process.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate professional growth in establishing a therapeutic relationship with clients
  2. Recognize the impact of personal styles and biases on the counseling process
  3. Demonstrate strategies to best meet each individual client's needs
  4. Provide genetic counseling services using techniques that are consistent with the student's developing personal style
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 100% Participation
Enrollment Restriction
Must be enrolled in ScM in Genetic Counseling program