Fundamentals of Genomics Course

Entry-level course introducing the essentials of genetic/genomics across the lifespan. This is foundational training for understanding and incorporating clinical genetics/genomics into practice.

Course Details:

• Duration: 13 weeks
• Credits: 52 CNE credits, including 2.5 pharmacology credits
• Delivery: Can be completed completely remotely, making it available internationally
• Format: Asynchronous (literature and video review) with synchronous participation requirement of 1.5 hours weekly for 13 weeks
• Focus: Multidisciplinary approach to care with thorough understanding of cellular and molecular basis of genetics

Course Objectives:

• Develop clinical competency in essentials of genetics/genomics
• Discuss models for integrating genetics into practice
• Acquire genetic screening and genetic test interpretation skills
• Discuss genetic syndromes, diagnosis, and integration of surveillance strategies
• Introduce genetics/genomics evidence-based guideline recommendations
• Learn techniques to increase population-based screening
• Identify ways of improving community health outcomes while decreasing genetic service disparities
• Participate in collaborative learning
• Prepare participants to be members of a genetics team
• Provide continuing education credits for re-certification (RN, NP, PA)

Curriculum Content:

• Prenatal, preconception, and pediatric genetic conditions
• Adult genetic conditions
• Drug metabolism problems

Eligibility:

• External and internal applicants welcome
• BSN-prepared nurses currently working in or planning to start a role in genetics
• NPs and PAs interested in learning about genetics
• All disciplines of medicine outside of medical genetics fellowship

Unique Features:

• First course of its kind providing general training across all medical disciplines outside medical genetics fellowship
• Allows providers to obtain advanced genetics training without leaving the community
• No need to complete formal graduate or doctoral program
• High-level genetics training applicable across the lifespan and daily practice

Accreditation: Approved as provider of nursing continuing professional development by Montana Nurses Association, accredited approver with distinction by American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation

Geographic Scope: Available internationally

Application Process

Application Period: September 1 - November 30 (Annual)

Required Materials:

Review Timeline:

Synchronous Participation Requirement: 1.5 hours weekly for 13 weeks (course expectation)

Asynchronous Participation Requirement: Literature and video review with assignments focused on clinical application and translation of research into practice