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This course is part of the RCOG Core Knowledge series.

The aim of this course is to provide information on common chromosomal conditions and single-gene disorders, including the genetic basis for the conditions, the phenotype of these disorders and the options available for prenatal diagnosis. It also includes some basic genetics to aid your understanding.

The course supports the Professional Identity 3: Clinical Expert capabilities in practice (CiP) component of the core curriculum and describes the skills needed to counsel women that may present as part of routine antenatal care.

 

 

When you have completed this course you will be able to:

  • describe gene structure, function and modes of inheritance
  • describe the genetic basis and phenotype of common aneuploidies and pathogenic copy number variants
  • explain the genetic basis and clinical implications of common single gene disorders
  • describe the options for invasive testing and genomic technologies in prenatal diagnosis
  • explain the ethical and moral implications of genetic screening and diagnosis
  • have an understanding of strategies to mitigate or prevent recurrence of prenatal genetic disorders

Fionnuala Mone (2022)

Lisa Pilkington (2019)

This course is intended to help clinicians gain core knowledge for O&G training and the MRCOG examinations.

The content of this course relates to the following Capabilities in Practice (CiPs) and key skills:

CiP 1: Clinical skills and patient care
All

CiP 2: Working in health organisations
Understand healthcare differences across the UK
Adheres to legal, professional requirements
Understands ethical principles
Working in a digital environment

CiP 3: Leadership
Effective use of resources

CiP 6: Developing self & others
Commits to continued learning

CiP 12: Non-emergency obstetrics
Manages fetal concerns
Supports antenatal decision making

CiP 13: Non-discrimination and inclusion
Understands cultural determinants of health

CiP 14: Health promotion
Understands impact of policy

Further details about each CiP can be found within the O&G Core Curriculum 2024 Definitive Document, available here.

Product Details:

Product Name Price
Prenatal genomics - 12 Month Access £50.40

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