Learning Outcomes
The program learning outcomes are designed to ensure that students meet the practice-based competencies defined by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC). Students who successfully complete the program will be able to:
- Demonstrate strong clinical genetics and genomics knowledge and expertise and clinical reasoning to provide evidence-based genetic counseling.
- Provide client-centered care, facilitate informed decision-making in an inclusive and values-based manner and advocate for individuals, families and diverse communities.
- Illustrate critical thinking in designing and implementing research projects, develop oral and written communication skills to report information related to genetics, genomics and genetic counseling practice.
- Act in accordance with the ethical, legal and philosophical principles of the genetic counseling profession.
- Develop a professional identity to advocate for genetic counseling in the healthcare infrastructure and promote interdisciplinary relationships across varied settings- clinics, laboratories, and industry.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the 4 domains of the Practice-Based Competencies for Genetic Counselors delineated by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling.
- Achieve successful certification via the American Board of Genetic Counseling’s certification exam.
Accreditation
Loma Linda University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
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Master of Science in Genetic Counseling accreditation
Accredited, New Program, June 17, 2024 by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC)
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