This workshop is jointly developed by Genetics Service, Department of Paediatrics, KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH) and SingHealth Duke-NUS Institute of PRecIsion Medicine (PRISM), and supported by SingHealth Academy.
This half-day interactive workshop focuses on the application of a wide range of genetic tests and practical pre- and post-test counselling in daily clinical work. Clinicians will be provided with up-to-date knowledge in these areas to provide the best care to their patients and understand the upcoming legal framework regulating genetic testing.
A certificate of attendance will be issued to all participants, upon successful completion of the workshop.
CME points will be awarded to participants upon Singapore Medical Council’s approval of the accreditation application.
Course outline
- Basics in Genetics - Chromosomal Disorders, Single Gene Disorders and Inheritance Patterns
- Genetic Testing Methodologies - which test is most appropriate for my patient?
- Variant Analysis, Interpretation and Genetic Counselling
- Informed consent and related ethical, social and legal issues
- Standards on Clinical Genetic/Genomic Testing Services & Clinical Laboratory Genetic/Genomic Testing Services
- Genetic Testing in Specialised Populations e.g., carrier testing in minors, Huntington Disease testing in asymptomatic individuals, etc.
Target Audience
All practising doctors in Singapore who want to order genetic tests for their patients
Workshop Dates:
- 29 Sep 2018 (Sat)
- 12 Jan 2019 (Sat)
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Duration
1 day (1pm - 5pm)
Registration
Registration deadline: 21 Dec 2018
*NOTE: Please ensure that you submit the training request form to your respective HR departments for approval before sending in your registration.
To register, please email the following information to [email protected].
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Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Successful registrants will be notified via email with information on payment details.
NOTE: The full course fee will be charged for withdrawal received once the class is confirmed. Replacement should be made at least two weeks in advance.
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