Practical Genomics and Genetic Testing for the Non-geneticist

All eligible clinicians are now expected to incorporate genomic testing into their clinical practice. This can be a daunting task. Practical Genomics and Genetic Testing for the Non-geneticist offers a one-day course designed to equip healthcare professionals with essential genomics knowledge and skills for everyday clinical healthcare

Participants will learn how genomic variation can contribute to disease, how to request appropriate genomic investigations, interpret genomic test results, talk to patients about genomic testing and incorporate genomic data into patient management plans.

The course is aimed at doctors in training (especially medical and paediatric specialties), qualified general clinicians without a background in genomics education and clinical nurse specialists or midwives wanting to specialise in genomics.