Subject: Genetic Counseling
Course Number: 214
Course Title: Externship I
Units: 1.5
School: Graduate Division
Department: Genetic Counseling Program

Course Description: Externship I is an opportunity to give first year students clinical exposure prior to embarking on clinical rotations. Under the supervision of genetic counselors or medical geneticists, students will develop practical genetic counseling skills through authentic patient encounters or pre-curated exercises. The focus of the Externship Program is the application of coursework to the clinical setting and the acquisition of basic, practical skills relevant to any area of practice.
Prerequisites: None
Restrictions: Genetic Counseling Program students only
Activities: Direct - Clinical Experience/Patient Contact, Student - Clinical Experience/Patient Contact

Instructor of Record: A. Scott
Additional Instructor(s): C. Morgan
May the student choose the instructor for this course? No
Does enrollment in this course require instructor approval? No

Quarter(s) Offered: Winter
Course Grading Convention: P/NP (Pass/Not Pass) or S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Graduate Division course: Yes
Is this a web-based online course? No
Is this an Interprofessional Education (IPE) course? No
May students in the Graduate Division (i.e. pursuing Master or PhD) enroll in this course? No
Repeat course for credit? No