Genomics in Brief
Click here (and enter "3BAMfiles" as the Enrolment Key) to access this short & concise introductory course, which contains short & concise information on multiple topics, including the following (please send comments to [email protected]):
Genetics & Genomics: Principles & Pedigrees
- Quick check of background knowledge (5 minutes)
- Overview of DNA, genes, chromosomes, gene expression (5 minutes)
- Genetic inheritance mechanisms and summary (10 minutes)
- Obtaining & recording a family history (5 minutes)
- Self-assessment for Section 1 (5 minutes)
Genomic Test Types, Their Uses, Phenotyping & Consent
- Genetic/genomic test types: identifying appropriate patients & selecting a test (4 minutes)
- Need for detailed phenotyping & informed consent (3 minutes)
- Next generation sequencing (3 minutes)
Understanding Test Results & Variant Interpretation
- Understanding DNA test results in lab reports (12 minutes)
- How variants are interpreted & their pathogenicity determined (8 minutes)
- Self-assessment for Section 2 & 3 (5 minutes)
Finding Condition-specific Information for Patients & Professionals
- Applying test results & finding information for patients & professionals (5 minutes)
Application of Genomics in Specialties & Primary Care
- Relevance & application of genomics to hospital specialties & primary care (10 minutes)
Further Reading and Other Resources
Links to More Detailed Courses
MEDICAL DISCLAIMER:
The course is designed for medical professionals and is for educational purposes only. The information and content is not intended, and should not be construed, as medical advice and it is not a substitute for medical advice from a professional clinical genetics specialist.
Use of this course does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. You should consult a health care professional for any advice or guidance about a medical condition, including its diagnosis and its treatment and also for guidance on making any related reproductive decisions. The accuracy of all the information contained within the course cannot be guaranteed and the information should not be relied upon.