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Event ID : NSGC_CEU
National Society of Genetic Counselors
28th Annual Education Conference
Atlanta, GA
November 12-15, 2009
Session recording packages featuring all Pre-Conference Symposia, AEC Plenary and EBS sessions are available for purchase. The online recordings are available as SAV programs (Synchronized Audio and Visuals) and have been recorded and fully synchronized to PowerPoint presentations.
- 2009 Pre-Conference Symposia Programs $299.00
- 2009 AEC Programs $379.00
- 2009 Ultimate Package Programs $629.00 Combines all AEC and Pre-Conference Symposia programs.
Continuing Education Units - NSGC is authorized to offer up to 30.4 Contact hours or 3.04 CEUs (Category 1) for the Pre-Conference Symposia. NSGC is authorized to offer up to 26.5 CH or 2.65 CEUs (Category 1) for the Annual Education Conference. NSGC has been approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102. The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) will accept Contact Hours/CEUs offered by NSGC for purposes of certification and recertification.
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| | 2009 Pre-Conference Symposia Programs | | | Price : $299.00 |
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Objectives :
New in-depth Pre-Conference Symposia provide an opportunity to gain new perspectives and a deeper understanding of six cutting edge topics. Each Pre-Conference Symposium features learning in advanced areas such as Genomic Counseling in Practice: Now and the Future and Expanding Diagnostics for Mitochondrial Disorders.
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101 Expanding Diagnostics for Mitochondrial Disorders
Pre-Conference Symposia
Speaker(s) : Andrea Atherton , Bruce Cohen , Charles Hoppel , Richard Kelley , Rebecca Kern , Eric S. Schmitt
- 1. Recognize the broad clinical spectrum of
mitochondrial disorders and review the
current status of treatment options;
2. Review the various tests and tools used in
a work up for mitochondrial disease; 3. Describe how to conduct a work-up for
mitochondrial disease
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102 The Changing Paradigm of Cancer Genetic Counseling
Pre-Conference Symposia
Speaker(s) : Erin Chludzinski , Stephanie Cohen , Molly Daniels , Mary Freivogel , Lisa Kessler , Wendy Kohlmann , Dawn McIlvried , Rachel Nusbaum , Julia Smith , Kathryn Stoeckert , Deborah Wham
- 1. Explain current trends and practices in
cancer genetic risk assessment and testing; 2. Examine a number of alternative service
delivery models for cancer genetic
counseling and their effectiveness; 3. Discern new ways to utilize the expertise
of genetic counselors and adapt the
practice to more effectively meet patient
and provider needs
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103 Genomic Counseling in Practice: Now and the Future
Pre-Conference Symposia
Speaker(s) : M. Michael Barmada , Debra Lochner Doyle , Emily Edelman , Andy Faucett , Erynn Gordon , Elissa Levin , Maki Moussavi , Julianne ODaniel
- 1. Review background knowledge regarding
key elements for genome-informed
medicine; 2. Describe the key components of
a genomic counseling session as
demonstrated by examples of current
models and identify professional and
societal issues associated with the
advancement of genomic counseling; 3. Explore genomic counseling case
scenarios for a deeper understanding
of the clinical application, psychosocial
issues, benefits and limitations
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104 Increasing your Business Savvy: Business Basics for Genetic Counselors
Pre-Conference Symposia
Speaker(s) : Kimberly Banks , Leslie Cohen , Karen Copeland , Elizabeth Kearney , Deborah Wham
- 1. Recognize how basic marketing principles
can be used to promote and expand
genetic counseling services; 2. Outline how a successful business
plan can work for a genetic counseling
program or practice; 3. Identify the different modalities for which
one can use to bill for genetic counseling
services in order to achieve successful
reimbursement
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105 Lysosomal Storage Diseases throughout the Life Cycle
Pre-Conference Symposia
Speaker(s) : John Barranger , Kendra Bjoraker , Barbara K. Burton , Paul M. Fernhoff , Dawn Laney , S. Raja Laskar
- 1. Describe recent developments in the
diagnosis, management and treatment of
patients with lysosomal storage diseases; 2. Apply life-stage-appropriate counseling
strategies for patients with chronic
genetic diseases; 3. Explain the scientific rationale for present
and future approaches to treatment for
this group of more than 40 diseases
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106 Clinical Teratology: The Basics and Beyond
Pre-Conference Symposia
Speaker(s) : Beth Conover , Gideon Koren , Sharon Voyer Lavigne , Dorothy (Dee) Quinn , Sara Riordan , Kathy Wisner
- 1. Delineate the principles of teratology; 2. Describe the potential reproductive effects of common prescription and non-prescription medications; 3. Recognize and integrate common biases
that exist against the null hypothesis in reproductive toxicology
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| | 2009 AEC Programs | | | Price : $379.00 |
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Objectives :
The AEC annually offers a notable slate of presentations on a diverse range of topics, as well as educational breakout sessions that allow for a smaller group dynamic on specific areas of interest.
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202 Dr. Beverly Rollnick Memorial Lecture - Genetic Basis of Congenital Heart Disease
Plenary Session
Speaker(s) : Thomas Morgan
- 1. Review genetic syndromes presenting with congenital heart defects; 2. Discuss genetic testing and counseling in the setting of CHD; 3. Report on recent progress and methodology in CHD research
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203 Genome Wide Association Studies (GWAS)
Plenary Session
Speaker(s) : Marylyn Ritchie
- 1. Review current use of Genome Wide Association Studies; 2. Discuss the important aspects of genetic counselors and families for GWAS; 3. Identify potential clinical applications of GWAS with current and future research
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302 Professional Issues Panel - Genetics in Primary Care: The Role of Genetic Counselors and Primary Care Providers
Plenary Session
Speaker(s) : Steve Keiles , Michelle Mott , Michael Rackover
- 1. Describe the genetics education, training and background of physician assistants and nurse practitioners; 2. Outline the roles different healthcare professionals play in bringing genetic medicine into the clinic; 3. Identify strategies for partnering to meet the needs of primary care patients for genetic services
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204 Update on Genetic and Diagnostic Testing Challenges for Multiplex Kidney Cancer Families
Janus Series
Speaker(s) : Lindsay Middelton
- 1. Recognize four rare inherited disorders and associated putative genes with dominantly inherited kidney cancer; 2. Identify the non-renal manifestations of von Hippel- Lindau (VHL), Birt-Hogg-Dube (BHD) and Hereditary Leiomyomatosis Renal Cell Carcinoma (HLRCC); 3. Distinguish the renal tumor histology associated with the four inherited kidney cancer syndromes
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205 Inspiration for Respiration: How to Recognize and Handle Lung Disease in the Genetic Counseling Pedigree
Janus Series
Speaker(s) : Lori Ross
- 1. Recognize potential diseases via patient's description of symptoms and inheritance pattern; 2. Demonstrate knowledge and confidence in eliciting history and determining appropriate follow-up questions during a counseling session; 3. Evaluate potential yield and benefit to genetic testing for each disease
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206 Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: Not So Benign
Janus Series
Speaker(s) : Carrie Atzinger
- 1. Describe the clinical manifestations of hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome including symptoms in and outside the joints; 2. Describe the management of symptoms for individuals with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and familial hypermobility; 3. Recognize the psychosocial concerns of individuals with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
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209 Creating a Genetic Awareness Campaign
Educational Breakout Session
Speaker(s) : Pia Banerji , Sara Pirzadeh , Linda Robinson , Sarah Zentack
- 1. Create your own marketing plan to promote
genetic services in your state or practice; 2. Outline how to develop a marketing needs
assessment plan for your practice; 3. Apply the lessons learned from other genetic counselors in creating a genetic
awareness campaign
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210 Beyond the Masters
Educational Breakout Session
Speaker(s) : Laura Conway , Allison M. Grimes , Robin Grubs , Carol Walton
- 1. Describe the development and
implementation of advanced degrees in
other allied health professions; 2. Recognize the historical context of the
discussion of advanced degrees for
genetic counselors; 3. Identify current issues surrounding the
development of an advanced degree,
whether a clinical doctorate or a PhD
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211 Not All Polyps Are Created Equal - What This Means for Your Patient
Educational Breakout Session
Speaker(s) : Mary Bronner , Carol Burke , Brandie Leach
- 1. Distinguish the complexity associated
with establishing polyp histology and
incorporate this information into the
development of a differential diagnosis; 2. Describe the gastrointestinal
surveillance and medical management
recommendations for patients with
hereditary polyposis syndromes; 3. Examine the genetic counseling issues
that commonly arise in patients with
hereditary polyposis syndromes
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212 Understanding the Role of Fetal MRI: Implications for Genetic Counseling
Educational Breakout Session
Speaker(s) : Carol Barnewolt , Sean Blackwell , Lori Dobson
- 1. Define the role of fetal MRI in a prenatal
diagnosis clinic and recognize cases where
fetal MRI is indicated; 2. Describe the role of fetal MRI in the
context of brain malformations and
craniofacial abnormalities; 3. Illustrate applications of fetal MRI to
the clinical practice of prenatal genetic
counseling
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309 If at First You Don't Succeed...
Educational Breakout Session
Speaker(s) : Jehannine Austin , Bonnie LeRoy , Christina Palmer , Toni Pollin , Patricia McCarthy Veach
- 1. Identify whether reviewers are likely
to respond well to a carefully revised
resubmission or whether they appear to
regard the submission as fundamentally
flawed; 2. Apply new knowledge about how to
respond to reviewers' comments to
optimally address critique of grant
applications and peer-reviewed journal
article submissions; 3. Describe strategies that other counselors
have used to help them deal with a
rejection of a manuscript or grant
submission
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311 Cancer Genetics Curbside Consult
Educational Breakout Session
Speaker(s) : Noralane M. Lindor , Henry T. Lynch , John J. Mulvihill , Wendy S. Rubinstein
- 1. Discuss difficult cases that are relatively
common in cancer genetic counseling; 2. Review the pertinent literature related to
each difficult case; 3. Identify ethical dilemmas that can
commonly occur with cancer genetic
counseling
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312 Every Day SMA: A Workshop on Genetic Counseling for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Educational Breakout Session
Speaker(s) : Thomas W. Prior , Elaine Sugarman , Kathryn J. Swoboda , Katie Ziegler
- 1. Descrobe the types of spinal muscular
atrophy, the molecular genetic
mechanisms involved and the latest
advancements made in the area of carrier
screening; 2. Identify and describe the role played by
the SMN2 gene and how it can affect
the clinical expression of spinal muscular
atrophy; 3. Apply knowledge gained from the
workshop to unique counseling sessions
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406 Adoption: Considerations for Genetic Counseling
Educational Breakout Session
Speaker(s) : Martha Henry , Cassandra Perry
- 1. Discuss the role of adoption in various
settings of the genetic counseling field,
from cases of prenatal diagnosis to
pediatric and adult counseling sessions; 2. Describe the importance of the roles and
responsibilities of genetic counselors as
they pertain to adoption, including the
accurate presentation of adoption as an
equal option, the use and importance of
adoption-sensitive language and referral
to appropriate adoption resources; 3. Model equal presentation of the option of
adoption to patients experiencing a prenatal
diagnosis, while remaining non-directive,
using adoption-sensitive language and
providing appropriate adoption-related
resources and referrals to patients facing
decisions about a pregnancy
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407 Microarrays: Tools for Genetic Counselors
Educational Breakout Session
Speaker(s) : S. Annie Adams , Samantha Baxter , Jennifer Ruschman , Kerry Shooner , Devon Lamb Thrush
- 1. Describe a variety of microarray
technologies and applications both to
genetics colleagues and to patients; 2. Utilize online databases to gather clinical
information on an abnormal microarray
result; 3. Predict counseling issues that might arise
in clinic based on case examples
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408 Getting to the Heart of the Matter: Cardiac Genetics for the Non-cardiac Counselor
Educational Breakout Session
Speaker(s) : Sara Fitzgerald-Butt , Cecile Skrzynia , Amy Curry Sturm
- 1. Describe basic cardiac anatomy and
function in addition to the various
imaging/testing/procedures commonly
used to assess and treat heart disease; 2. Outline the methods used to obtain
a family history of cardiac disease
(to include coronary artery disease,
cardiomyopathy, arrhythmia and aortic
disease) frequently found in general
genetic counseling sessions and determine
whether further evaluation is warranted; 3. Review the distinctive psychosocial
needs of patients and families at risk
for, or diagnosed with inherited cardiac
conditions, and the genetic counseling
skills that can be employed (case examples
will be used to illustrate
these concepts)
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409 Transitioning from Graduate Student to Practicing Genetic Counselor: What are the Challenges and How Does One Cope?
Educational Breakout Session
Speaker(s) : Dawn Allain , Steve Keiles
- 1. Describe some of the challenges faced
when transitioning from a genetic
counselor in training to an employed
practicing genetic counselor; 2. Conduct employment negotiations with
potential employers; 3. Identify ways to better anticipate and
prepare for challenges during transition
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